He would finance the house and we would pay the mortgage to him. And since he intended to live there with us, he would pay us rent. Brenda and I would... have our dream home while we were young enough to enjoy it. Simon figured a way to manage the cash flow so we’d all benefit. He couldn’t wait until we had kids so he could be an “uncle.” The deal was closed.We moved into the house and began furnishing it. We each had private spaces and we had public ones. My special space was where I had a. Taught me a lot, really. I liked him," I said with a sigh."I have not heard of this spider demi-god before. He sounds like someone to get to know. Do you know how to contact him?" Shaitan asked me.I stared at him. Was he actually trying to broker a deal to be put into contact with Svedra?"Actually, I only know how to reach him via a gate in Vostich's castle," I replied."Ah, well. I had to at least ask. Have you tried this wine, yet? It is imported from a land far from here, but is worth the. I certainly had no intention of getting drunk again for any reason however justified, and parties or raves were certainly going to be scratched runners for some time, but I really did want to share my happiness with Gwen and Maggie and Emma. ‘Let’s all go out somewhere nice on Saturday evening for a meal… we can make it a joint celebration when Emma passes her driving test tomorrow. I absolutely know that she will.’ ‘OK if that is your wish… my gallant knight… then your boon shall be granted,’. Before she knows what she's doing, she has removed her silk robe and slung it over the back of her dressing chair, leaving her stood in nothing but her stockings and heels. "Why didn't you visit sooner?" Ava asks him in a husky voice. "Circumstance," John answers simply, removing his smart, grey suit jacket and chucking it on top of her robe. The pair of garments are a perfect representation of their respective owners. John's strong arms are around Ava now, one at her waist, and another.