You give the word, we'll take you back to town." But you can't be in the Circle," Ann piped, waving the flashlight as if brandishing a weapon. "And we...can't be friends with you anymore. It wouldn't work."Melissa took a deep breath. Her heart hammered in her chest. She was scared, but she was more frightened of being bereft of friendship and missing an opportunity to belong. "I want to go through with it," she said in a shaky voice. "Please."Susan and Ann exchanged glances. "Okay, Melissa, we'll. “I know what is wrong with the warp engines. If you will hold your temper and listen for a few sub-cycles, I will explain what I have found.”The Captain glared at him while making a derisive sound. “Why should I believe anything you say? Despite your constant insistence that you do not, I know that you want my position. The only problem for you is that you will be executed by the High Command if you kill me to obtain it.”The First Officer sighed. “All right. Have it your way, but the fact. It’s a combination of things. First, we’re able to use virtually anything as a weapon without any training. It’s almost instinctive. We’re also strategic thinkers. We plan events multiple steps in the future, including the actions of our opponents.”“Fascinating! Your skills seem related to your jobs. That might mean someth—” They were interrupted by the chirping of crickets. “Sorry, that’s me.” He fished out his cellphone, holding it to his ear. “Hello?”“Is this Albert Collins?” a voice he. “Do you have a plaything Gary? If not, I am sure Bev will share.” Her hand moved further upwards under my shirt and cupped my left breast, her teeth nibbling on my ear lobe.I turned to face her and she kissed me on the mouth, her tongue searching out mine in a passionate embrace. In response I unzipped the back of her sundress and pulled it down exposing those lovely breasts.Jose stood up and her dress slipped to the floor. I was right, no panties, just a lovely strip of black pubic hair.“Lie.