"Yeah and back then women didn'thave rights, there was no abortion, no legalized birth control, very fewwomen had education or a job with career poten...tial. I say no thanks tothe puritan standards, and as you have pointed out the hypocriticalstandards, of the church. I will gladly choose to be a sinner and enjoylife." I didn't say that the church is hypocritical. The church has beenconsistent. It is the people in the church who have been inconsistent,"Beth answered her sister's sharp. We held hands as we climbed the wide staircase and went into my room. There, Jay slowly undressed me, kissing me where skin became exposed. She held me to her and slowly disrobed herself as our movements allowed. Naked and standing in the low light from the moon outside of the otherwise unlit room we kissed each other and I felt as if I had known her for as many decades as I had hours. The bed gave a quiet groan as we first sat and then lay on it, holding each other, her mouth on mine. Her. You were tipsy, drunk, wild with wanting. You couldn't help smiling at him, talking too loudly about having trouble with your keys and thinking you were too drunk to drive. It was a calculated effort aided by a little wine for bravery."Do you need a ride home?" he asked, strolling from his car over to yours.An innocent shrug. "I don't usually drink wine."He smiled. "I know."You smiled back. "Yes, please."He knew from the way you were looking at him. He started to ask directions to your place. "Foul beast." Brydon muttered, clutching his sword tighter. He had never been taught to fight such a beast. That was the work of knights...not under-squires. Brydon stepped back nervously, glancing first at the chambermaid and then towards the courtyard exit...and the bridge out of the castle, such a short distance away. If they ran...they could almost make it. Almost. However, he doubted that they could make it out of the castle without something to distract the dragon. Then, with a chill,.