Fifteen minutes is all I need. We will know where she is and who they are. I promise you he will still be alive - maybe not healthy, but alive - then ...you can read him."One of the deputies headed for the door heaving, on the verge of up-chucking, "Jimmy, get back in here and bring your pad," the sheriff said as he put the camera in an evidence bag.The sheriff scribbled on the pad, "Witness this Jimmy, you too Sam." Then he handed the deputies his badge and gun and then a twenty, "Take that to. Her body reacted as it always did with him, she felt the heat between her legs. After Alec parked he reached over and pushed the spaghetti strap down on her dress exposing her breast. His mouth captured her breast even as his hand stroked her leg. His teeth pulled gently on the nipple and she held his head there, eager for more. He moved back; murmured later; and got out of the car. She adjusted her dress as he came around the car, her hands trembling.At the front door he pulled her close. She was probably feeling way out of her depth. * * * THE ORIGINAL MELISSAHow many people told me I was looking better than I ever had?I smiled at them all, swallowing what seemed like never endingpraise from all around me.It was unnerving at first but looking so different made itinfinitely easier. I was disconnected from all my old neurosesand fears because they had gone with the old body. Now, lookinglike this goddess, I was completely free! I. I intend to have these men killed. Does anyone here think I do not have the right to do this?”Many in the crowd shout back, “They knew what they were doing by stealing your stock. Kill ‘em.” I give a slow nod yes to the crowd. I want the locals supporting me in keeping the forest a reserved land, and this public trial involves them all in doing just that.Looking down at the four accused I say, “For the killing of my stock I sentence you to die. I know some others may think it’s worth the risk.