We were still down but only by one run now.For the first time Tim didn’t pitch the second innings, he had talked to Coach, so they just went to the ...next pitcher in the rotation.I quirked an eye at him as he sat back down on the bench, “Got a twinge in my elbow, don’t want to risk making it worse by doing another inning.” I gave him a nod of understanding as I grabbed my mitt and headed out onto the field.Harry managed to stop the bottom of their batting order from getting any runs, though he. “Am I putting you in the mood?” I asked.“Dinner — everything you’ve done this evening has put me in the mood,” Casey. “I’m feeling the Champagne. That feels nice, too.”“Prosecco buzz worn off?” I asked as I topped up our glasses with what remained of the Champagne.“To a degree. I’m glad I won’t need to drive anywhere tonight.”She drained her glass and set it down. Andrea untied my tie and slipped it out of my collar. She unbuttoned my shirt and slipped her hand under the fabric.We started. "Sabreena and Lexa, leaving us to our own devices, joined her rush into the kitchen. With a nod towards us Wilbur collected the drinks and we followed him up towards the top.We sat down on our perch, Alfred bringing out his pre-mades. A few puffs all round, some measured sips and we were ready."Way to go, Alfred. Lexa is made for you, this much is obvious. You must have spent quite some time here together. She is so familiar with everything."Alfred was fidgeting a bit."I was upset about. When a mated woman loses her mate, as Nita has, it is usually left up to a man in her Calak to take her in, with her permission of course," Shaeta said, explaining."What do you two think? Is it something you want?" We are your mates, mighty hero, we will obey your every whim so that we don't earn one of your fearsome spankings," Katia said, and she nearly got all of it out before they both started laughing at me."Even men are not stupid enough to believe that," I said, and it only caused them.