Round the corner, I found Samantha, sitting at a table, by herself. She didn't notice me until I sat down opposite her, and when I did she just gave ...me a non-committal look. I looked back, but couldn't help myself from grinning. I felt like an idiot."Sorry," Samantha said eventually. "I was a bit rough on you this morning. I just didn't expect anyone to be there when I woke up. It freaked me a bit." That's OK. I guess we were both pretty out of it last night." True."I started to stand up. ’ ‘Jemma, you have a very short memory. ‘ Slap and Tickle’ is our prelude to making love. They are the games we play before we have penetrating intercourse.’ ‘I have never played ‘Slap and Tickle’ and stopped before having penetrating intercourse. It seemed to defeat the purpose. Can we try it, today, and see what happens?’ ‘You know I will do anything you ask. Just give me a moment to prepare.’ William picked up his pillow, went to the closet, and took down a sheet and a blanket. He put them. She reached for his hand and said, “Of course, you big lug, but it was polite of you to ask. I guess we could’ve coordinated since one room or the other is going to be empty tonight. Would you like to share for the rest of the conference?” Rob nodded his head.After the meal they headed to Rob’s room because he had asked for a Jacuzzi suite, hoping that things would turn out this way. Getting wet was the first thing that happened after they entered the room, but it wasn’t their whole bodies,. .. each was like yesterday but each faded in the glory of the here and now.In a distant region of her mind she registered the slight pull as the razor slid across her skin. What was left of her luxuriant bush offered no resistance to the sharp edge of the blade. The strokes of the blade were long and sure, each starting high and moving to her slit in a single swipe. The cool air now touched her skin directly, the first time in more years than Lori cared to admit.She felt the blade change and.