"Sure, Mom," she said. "Is... is something wrong? You look worried about something."Mavis stretched out on her side and propped her head up with a han...d as she cleared her throat and returned her daughter's gaze. She had decided even before they'd left the resort that there would be no beating around the bush when the walking started. Still... some things were so very hard to say, even between mother and daughter."Debby," she began, "I... I want you to know that I saw what happened in your. That in turn would mean needing to spend at least one night in Scania and it is not a Kingdom where you want to be out at night."The slightly longer route is to go north, cross the border between Axon and Ness and then fly east to the mountains. That would be safer I think. The Nessers are still friendly to Axonites, we share a common distrust of Scania!"We discussed the land I would be flying over and where a good point might be for resting overnight. I was pretty sure I wouldn't be alone, as. The fire reflected softly off her face and left it with a pleasant glow. Several times I caught her looking at me. I found myself missing the companionship of a woman. Here, in front of me was a wonderful person."How would you like to go on a day trip down the river with me, in my boat tomorrow?" I asked.I could see a broad smile makes its way across her face. "I would love it!" she replied."I would like to leave about ten. Would that work for you?" I asked."I'll be ready," Valerie replied,. Quickly looking me over, she attached a leash to the white leather collararound my neck and lead me out into the hallway again down to a hugebathroom. Helping me into the shower recess, she uncuffed my wrists andsecured them above me. Only then did she release my ankles and take offmy collar. My pleas to her were ignored as she ran the water on me, coldat first, then it warmed up, soothing me as she lathered my slender,sensual body. Her hands rubbed in the scented body wash, making me moanand.