Melissa was standing in front of her vanity, brushing her hair out and she was standing there in only her hot pink bra and matching thong panties. She... apparently hadn't been planning to go out with me in the pants and top she'd been wearing when she came to the door. She'd taken those clothes off and was in the process of fixing her hair before she got dressed in her clothes for our date.As I stood there watching, Melissa turned slightly to one side, seeming to look out of a nearby bedroom. Moisture sparkled in his hair and beard but he did not heed the rain. Several of his Thegns and House Ceorls stood or sat nearby. He looked up as Edric and Hereward approached; gave a nod to Hereward, who moved to one side."Edric of Dornwaraceaster, thank you for coming so early. I have need of your services." Are you sure it's me you need, My Lord?"A flash of irritation crossed the King's face and then he smiled."Edric, I understand your pain. You feel you have lost all honour. We, who fought. I took the opportunity to give my sister a call. I hadn't talked to her since our mom's funeral. I can't say I was surprised by what she had to say. Blame everyone else and take no responsibility for your own actions always seemed to be the creed she lived by. I so much wanted to call her a liar when she made the claim that Beth was the town whore since I knew first hand she wasn't, but given the circumstances, I figured it best to just to let her rant.She made it clear that she wanted nothing. I haven’t spoken to Charles since I moved and had no plans to ever speak to him again.”She was disheveled and had a red spot on her face from a blow of some kind.Missus Davis asked, “What do you want to do, Belinda?”“I want to leave with Steve and Morris and never see or hear from Charles again.”“Then, go.”Charles slowly stood, “You can’t take my slut.” Belinda hit him this time. Her fist was clenched and she used every bit of strength she had. He went down again.“I will never deserve to be.