"Everyone, sweetheart! Let me tell you how. The Club has a welcoming ceremony for first-time members, and for spouses it's fully scripted. First, t... prove your sincerity, you and Chuck will make love in public. As a courtesy, because you're mine, and Chuck's more mine than anyone else's. That means that I'll ceremonially hand you over to him. Remember that the membership already thinks Chuck is your girlish heart's desire. Lots of us are hopeless romantics, and will want to see you. ” “Probably right. I wouldn’t mind staying here either but I suppose we should be starting back.” We stood and dusted the sand from the back of our pants. “Kristen, I’ve really enjoyed the last couple of hours.” I turned to face him. “Me, too, Don.” For several seconds we stood just facing each other, holding hands. Then Don quietly said, “Kristen, would you be offended if I kissed you?” I felt my pulse pick up a little. “Not at all, Don. But I might if you don’t.” We moved to bring our lips. Completely naked, Maggie reclined on the sofa. Her eyes were closed and her mouth was slightly open as if ready to receive a kiss. Everything about her pose screamed out for the right man to come and make passionate love to her. Seated across from her, Dante’s hands drove a pencil close to its breaking point capturing the sight. He said, “You are so beautiful.”“You’re the only one who thinks that,” Maggie replied. The intensity of his gaze upon her body thrilled her. His eyes missed nothing.. .”“Might not be XD capable, there are other ways to beat the light barrier, though all the ones I know would founder on a mass limit.”“Well, the Gershonians are going to keep an eye on it just in case it does decide to move. We’re getting orders to report to Vreekoos and a meeting with the Security Group.”“Not FleetInt?” Janta asked in surprised tones.“No, though they’ll be there. This is the one headed by Senior Trouble-shooter Herrick.”“Wear your best uniform then; you might get to meet the.