Men, women, and pets all had injuries on their bodies. The monster had even slashed the throat of one unlucky man who'd fallen into the pond on the ot...her side of the lake. If you could have the power to save these people, to protect those who had always protected you, you'd take it."I'll do it." The cat leapt forward touching it's forehead to your own, and a flash of light shone out from the two of you, casting away the darkness. A series of words flooded into your mind and you spoke them. It seemed larger than before and the atmosphere was great; you didn't order drinks at the bar as there were several hostesses around, taking orders. By this time we were really in a party mood, the place was very crowded, and my wife's dress was really gaping. Much of the deep vee of her tanned flesh was exposed. I noticed one guy with his wife leaning against the rail watching us intently. I sort of acknowledged them as his eyes were fixed on my wife's exposed cleavage. By this time, she was. She still thought that fucking and blowing dogs were things to be ashamed of, and knew she would blush furiously when she admitted it. But her deep shame only added to the bizarre thrill of confession, the desire to admit her degradation to another woman. Carla, a devout dog-fucker, herself, would hardly blame Molly. They would probably have a good giggle over it, over the funny way that Molly had gotten even with Jake even before she knew he had sinned.But would Carla be home?She had most. Maya's hand softly caressed her shoulder."Don't take it personally, Mistress ... You know he didn't mean to insult you..."Anna reached out for the earrings on her ears. Atrus had given them to her on her birthday. She loved them. She treasured them. They were the sign of Atrus' unspoken care to her."I know, Maya..." She smiled. "I know..." Come, Mistress ... Let me tend your wound..."The courtroom was silent. King Edward sat uneasily on his throne. Lord Garth, the royal advisor, stood quietly.