In the middle of the rocks is a place to rest and get out of the sun. The cool of the earth is my friend, as I take off my pack and my old worn shoes ...that have given me so much use. My feet now liberated, to feel the soft grass that my eyes and nose have taken in all the while. I sit and eat some of the bread and dried meat I have, along with some fruit and think of a fire. First though the dark red cloak, like the red wine my mother and father has in their cellar, is to come off. It was over. ‘‘Quiet! I need to find out what it did with Talina!’ Elaine commanded, instantly silencing the girl’s thoughts.Elaine shuddered as she made mental contact with the Arcadian. This was a young one, its mind still somewhat curious about other life forms, the origins of the universe and the trail scent from the slightly older (They have males and females in their society? Which one is this?) that lived a few dwellings away.She could see the architecture outside, as viewed in the mind of a. I rubbed faster. The soothing warmth against my body put me in a daze. My eyes shut and I went into a sexual fantasy. I awoke hours later with John, my ex-husband standing above me. As I was about to talk, he put his hand against my lips. Shh he whispered. He started playing with my breasts when&hellip, Mom! Wake up! Huh? Jimmy! What time is it? When did you get home?! I asked. Its 3:00, mom. I got home about five minutes ago. he answered. I tried hiding my body but I couldnt. He saw. "Rose Ann was quiet, considering. Then, "You'd really wait until New Years Eve?" If your decision is yes, then Midnight, New Year's Eve and not one minute sooner. If you decide no, we'll still pop open the champagne and toast another year of friendship." Dammit." Rose Ann sounded frustrated. "But I'm right here! Right now! Naked! In bed with you! Ready! Oh my God I'm ready! Is ANY of this getting through to you?!" Believe me, there is nothing I'm more aware of than your naked body," I told her,.