Jack disappeared and some time later came back with an ice bucket, wine and three glasses.Sylvia removed her winter jumper to show that underneath she...wore a corset that barely covered her nipples. Leaning over to Val she gave her a quick peck.“Sure?”“Yes, very I am so turned on, you always seemed so aloof and posh I should be asking you if you’re sure.”Sylvia just smiled and lent over to remove Val’s pullover and then her bra. Val not wanting to be a passive participant reached behind Sylvia’s. Chapter 10 - Calm Before the Storm"Tempus?" I sat beside him after he motioned it would be o.k. "What am Igoing to do now? I'm scared I'll lose my rank and position because ofthis." Rachel, it's going to work out. I'm not going to demote you, and by thelook of things, it doesn't look like Crystalline will keep you out ofaction for too long. Your position is secure. Don't worry about it. Justget yourself in order. I can't afford to have you out of action muchlonger than a week."I just looked at. Cleaning afforded Rose plenty of time to dwell on the events of the previous evening. It was clear The Beast hungered for her, but maybe it was simply the hunger of a predator rather than romantic desire. If that were the case then it would explain the lengths he went to restraining himself when it struck him. It must be awful, she thought, to be a being of good moral fibre afflicted with a hunger for flesh. No wonder he was so angry with her after she had taunted him while his curse was at its. I spoke to Mr. Andersson and let him know that I was grateful for their offer, but felt it was better if I didn’t request to live with them. He said he understood. He also said that he would talk to Stig Olsen, the YFU national director, and arrange for me to see them when I flew into Stockholm. I thanked him and said I very much wanted to visit Birgit to say goodbye. He was confident that could be arranged. He also extended an invitation to visit them anytime I wanted.I had lunch with Jennifer.