" Great," Caleb breathed. "So we have a madman after us on earth, and angry aliens coming for us from space. Any idea how long we have, or how to hand...le the situation when they get here?"The image that was Al shrugged, before saying, "I have no idea as far as the time goes. That depends on how close the nearest ship is. The nearest star is only four and a quarter light years away. There are fifty-four star systems within about sixteen light years. A ship could be traveling nearby, and be here. I was scared shitless.But the unexpected has a way of not just creeping up on you,but sometimes it slaps you hard in the face."I always wanted to be dominated.To be a subserviant bitch,to be the play thing of a strong Master."she blurted out.I almost fell off the sofa.Of all the people in the world I would have least expected her to come out with something like that.She was so...strong.She never took shit from anyone.All i could muster in response was a mummbled"yeah".How pathetic when I think. “So.....is Cheryl being punished or something?” Alison's meek voice asked.“Yes.' Duncan confirmed. “Cheryl has a problem with shopping. Today she spent over $800 on clothes using a maxed out credit card. The overdraft fees total about $250, which is what your buy in totals. I will not put $50 in since I'm putting in my beautiful wife. The winner will get her, I get the cash. Clear?”Rachel stared at her beautiful friend. Her prize. She hated poker, but was good at it. Now she was motivated. “I'm. "Answer the door."She hated to disobey Him, not for fear of the punishment, but because she hated to displease Him. She just couldn't make herself go toward the door. The person on the other side now knocked loudly. The first pound made her jump. She tried not to cry.She looked to him, imploring, but she could not read His emotions."Go." He told her calmly, pointing toward the bedroom. Could she detect disappointment in His voice? It was so hard to read. She felt like a failure as she walked.