“Sir Imer is very insightful.” Said Bart, in the same tone. “He knew that you would start to be curious about the rest of the castle, and the gr...unds. He knew that you would need mental stimulation such as reading or conversation. Sir Imer has been anticipating you asking me this question.”“How can Sir Imer know this about me?” I wondered aloud.“You forget the circumstances of your capture young lady.” Bart said, “Sir Imer had you followed and studied for a very long time. He did thorough. The twelve-year difference is not insignificant and it had caused me to at times wonder if I was choosing the right man.His having a teenaged son was even a bigger hurdle. I came close, twice, to calling it quits though as I got to know Kenny, I really did begin to like him very much, even began to see myself in the role of stepmother, of all things.I had my image of me as a mother when I was growing up but, like most, it was of me cradling a small baby in my arms, not driving a teenaged boy. So we bothended up with new clubs and decided to golf on our way home. I playedconsiderably better than the last time but so did Jack.The day of our photography job came up and we worked better togetherthan ever before. Jack was always more of a take charge person than Iwas and people were more used to taking directions from a man, and Iwas perfectly contempt to let him take charge. I found myself beingvery comfortable around the women at the wedding and wondered later howlong it would be. You are the most wondrous leader."What could I say to that other than, "I love you both, too." The morning's activities had exhausted Palus and her shallow breathing told me she was sleeping, her hand still pressing me to her warm breast.Swarta confided, "We had a nice discussion with Grimm coming here today. You have her respect in many different ways and she is not opposed to your advances." I let out a faux-gasp, remembering a few of Grimm's past moves on me.Swarta slipped her tongue over my.