“No. No.” The demon in me howls. The leash stretches. I can sense the chains weakening. “Want.” The word is a distorted chant that echoes in...o the infinite. “Want.” More voices pick up the chant and the symphony returns with decadent splendor, slithering over me like slippery tendrils. I can hear gongs smashing, violins screeching, trumpets wailing, the beautiful notes all plunging into hateful sin. “Want!” Mad giggles ring out. Soft hands stroke my ears and tear away the blindfold. The. Glancing down to where she'd been sitting he saw something protruding from between the couch cushions and he pulled it out. Holy shit, it was an i-pod and a good one too; a 120 gig job. Now that cost some real bucks. When Mandy came back in, Frank held it up and asked, "How did you get this? Did your mom come into some money we don't know about? "Looking a bit guilty she replied, "No she doesn't know about it. Please don't tell about me having it. "Smiling Frank said, "Relax. I won't blab. I. He kissed her shoulder, his hand brushing wet strands of hair from her cheeks when she whispered one word.“Now.”It was all Alex needed to hear. Without ever leaving her, he pushed her back into her stomach, wrapping his arm around her waist to pull her up to her knees, another sob hitched in her throat and she kept her face buried in the fur blanket but Alex would have none of it, once more his hand found her hair and he pulled, bringing her upper body off the ground, another of her cries. Then the bell rang again and I opened the door to see Sara there."Hi Sara! I am so glad you could come over! This is my friend Bev. Please go on in the living room. There is some wine so go ahead and help yourselves." I said as the bell rang again."Judy! It is so nice to finally meet you! I'm Robin. Please come on in! These are two of my friends. This is Bev and this is my neighbor Sara." I said we all gathered in the living room.Judy seemed a little uncomfortable but helped herself to a glass.