“Nobody will laugh at you, neither tonight or any other night. The second girl will know it’s your first time with two girls and she’ll respect ...that, trust me.”Vince raised a hand to caress Abby’s cheek.“Look, Brock and I know your concerns,” she said, kissing his fingers. “You won’t be doing anything with him. I’m in charge and there’s a safe word. He does understand, Vince, so you just need to relax as best you can. This evening should be enjoyable for all three of us.”“Am I that. I heard laughter from inside and recognized her voice. It was Nadia, my sister’s friend from high school. I always felt lucky to be around her, and she ended up being my first crush. She still had a way to make everything exciting. Life still felt simple around her.I didn't know how much I missed her until I heard her laughter. Before I realized what I was doing, I burst through the door full of excitement. I couldn't wait to see her smile. But all I saw was her kissing my sister.I just stood. “It’s simply too dangerous, Leliana. I won’t allow you – or anyone else – to be hurt in my stead. This is my problem—”“And this is how you’re going to solve it, yes? You’re going to get help from others who have more specific experience in this area.”He turned to the King, hoping for some support. “Your Majesty, surely you don’t think—”Cailan laughed. “Don’t look at me for help. I spent most of a year bored to tears in Redcliffe while people fought and died for me, all for the greater good, or. I just knew that somehow I could pull through.It was dawning on me that I really really wanted to keep Annie. But it would break my heart to say goodbye to all hopes of that lovely bike. Then there was Liz. I certainly wanted to see more of Liz, and while I was not sure of her long term plans, they probably did not include a collarslut on the side. And finally — Murdoch. My resolve hardened. Whatever happened in this mess, I was going to keep Annie out of his hands. I would start there. There.