Some were local noblemen and some were merchants and adventurers. A few were foreigners seeking a place within Portugal's growing empire and two were ...ambassadors. None of them were from Spain."What do you mean Dom Alfredo is dead?" the King of Portugal growled back at his chamberlain in a voice that carried. Immediately men moved to distance themselves from the throne and the possibility that the king's wrath would fall on them."Forgive me your Majesty," the chamberlain hurriedly pleaded, "but. "Piece 'o cake!" Lisa said, grinning. "I could do this indefinitely!" It was true. She loved blowing things up! Carving new topography across the face of the planet was something she'd never thought of. And besides that, it was loads of fun!"You sure are easygoing, lately," Tabatha observed. "You're don't even smart-mouth your mom anymore. I've never seen you so relaxed and cheerful. You and Mac find a new way to fuck or something?"Lisa chuckled. "Something ... Maybe I'll tell you some day.. I’ve given this some thought, and I’ve had to make another decision about things between us. As long as you wear that collar, you can’t spank me. I’m the one who will have to spank. You have to agree to that, because you need to understand that humility is not just for when you’re out on the street. Your collar requires that you exercise humility with me too.’ Cecilia thought for a second, still terrified at what was happening. ‘Jason, please…can I sit up so we can talk about this?’ ‘No, not. .. " Darlene lied as her tears fell.Jim reached over the desk and handed Darlene a box of Kleenex. "I believe that you do Darlene. What happened to the letter that I gave to you to deliver to Jenny?" Oh God Mr. Lewis, I'm so sorry. Please don't fire me. I live alone and this job is my only source of income." I'm sorry Darlene but I can't trust you. Do you know that by destroying that letter that you almost ruined my relationship with Jenny?"Darlene looked over at Jenny then back at Jim, her.