It just wasn't possible to perform that job with one hand. The robe hung open, and Max grinned his appreciation at the sight of her body, exposed in f...ront. It made her blush for a moment, but then Julie felt a surge of defiance. She walked back to the stove, and continued to work, leaving the robe to its own devices. But it was a poor way to show defiance. The bastard was enjoying it, and he knew how embarrassed she was. What kind of man was it, she wondered, who could enjoy a woman's. She gently kissed Sarah on the lips, the passion between them slowly building. Her tongue licked at Sarah's lips, and Sarah opened her mouth to allow it access. Sarah wrapped her arms around her roommate and kissed her back for a few moments before pulling back. "Wow!" she breathed.Sarah shook her head, as if to clear it, then said, "You sure know how to kiss!" Thank you," Betty simpered with a modest smile. "Thank you for the kiss and thank you for the lovely gifts." She fingered the locket.. "The time comes for the Returning. Love begets blood and blood begets love. Beware, for the wizard comes, too! The children of the changed will gather and the doorway home will open once again," said a very loud deep voice.That was the last thing that Linda heard, as there was another flash, then everything went black.Pastrel, the last great mage, of a time long forgotten, had slept as time passed. Passing from vessel to vessel, he slept, but gained strength as time passed. He would be strong. Carther piped up, “I like the sound of living in Opal City. I think some of the produce we grow at home may just do well there.”He had been studying the information Lee had on a webpage and noticed the climatic similarities to Tuath. He had long since given up the idea of going to war with the Atlantians. He loved the idea of exploring a whole new region. Mary and Alice both squeezed his hands in agreement.Encouraged, he said, “My brother and his wife would probably love to set up a new farm. I.