She rubbed at her breasts, no doubt enjoying having them out of the too small top. ‘Dare,’ Jodi shot back. She was trying to match her friend and ...keep in the game. ‘Chicken about what I might ask you?’ Amber had a superior look on her face. ‘No,’ Jodi replied, but I noticed that she couldn’t meet Amber’s gaze. I wondered what was going on between the two friends. ‘Okay, I dare you to let Dave take off your bikini top.’ ‘What?’ asked Jodi. ‘Hang on, time out,’ I cut in. ‘That’s a double dare, we. The other couple who I didn’t know were about King Marcus’ age or a little older. They weren’t involved in the conversations much. When the meal was finished and everyone stood, King Marcus led Jam and me to them and said, “Countess Agnes, I don’t believe you have been formally introduced to the Duchess and Duke of Meuse. Jar, Jam, the Countess is a cousin of mine.”Jam gave her a slight bow saying, “Countess, it is a pleasure to meet you.” My fiance has a deep, friendly voice that is pleasant. If you were sincere, she would always take at least one chance on you. She finished up her announcements quickly, I noticed there was still close to fifteen minutes left of the assembly. It was time for her to introduce another of her visitors, as she called us, she always believed in having former students come back and talk to the general assembly.“This is probably the fourth or perhaps fifth time this young man has been back, it seems every time he returns it’s with new accolades. Just two. Judge Cooke rang the bell again and the young black woman appeared. He told her, Have the table cleared. He stood and ordered, with an authoritative tone, Girls you are to meet me in my den immediately. He went in and sat down in his chair. He said, Sharon close and lock the door. She did as he said. He said, Close the drapes I just stood there, not knowing what to do next. He was staring at me with that sly smile again. When Sharon had finished closing the drapes, she walked over and stood.