Are you having a headache, honey?’ Lily asked her. ‘I’m fine, thanks,’ Elle replied. ‘And no, I didn’t have a late night,’ she called o...ut to Paul and rolled her eyes when the cook threw back his head in laughter. Ben exited from the chiller carrying blocks of cheese and butter in his arms and Paul went to help him. Elle felt relieved as the two men continued with their work and the kitchen returned to its’ usual bustling rhythm. The diner was soon filled with customers. The diner catered for. ‘Let me go,’ she said through clenched teeth as she tried of wriggle from his grasp. ‘I wanna talk to you, Dessie.’ ‘Now you wanna talk? Now? What makes you think I wanna talk to you?’ Desiree was still trying to get away from him when he pushed her back up against the wall and pinned her with his body. She couldn’t meet his gaze because she didn’t want him to see the tears, so she looked at the floor. ‘I’ve been real busy at work and with family and stuff. Didn’t you get my text message?’. You'll need me to tell her, which I'm exceedingly happy to do so." Ok, then. Convince me that it's safe for me to untie you." Hmm. Master, while I know I belong to you and that I'd do whatever I could to make sure you were safe and happy, I can see why you're not sure. I'd beg you to believe me, but that won't actually help convince you, so let me think. I could shout to her if that's ok. Or you could tie something around my neck before you untie me or..."Kristen came back in the room and put. Before he could take two steps, "Good morning, Lieutenant Mayfield." Uh, good morning, Ship," Mayfield responded, hoping his voice sounded normal."I apologize for my comment yesterday, but your reaction was rather amusing."Mayfield heard his Colonel choke off a snigger behind him."Good morning, Ship," Jeff greeted."Good morning, my Prime. The Base?" Yes, please," Jeff responded.Seconds later, they were high above the mountains, and then not there as the Ship translated.The Hidden BaseJeff,.