’ I thought about it for a moment. ‘Probably one of the Norse gods, or at least the demons that appeared to them as gods. I need to call Robert an...d some other contacts. Can someone run me to the precinct?’ ‘Call from here,’ Linda said crisply. ‘Its okay, I have a department line installed here.’ I called Robert and rapidly filled him in on my assumptions. ‘I’m betting that he’s going to be headed someplace with some connection to the Viking presence in America. He would want to feel a link to. "Jason, what are you waiting for? You're late and we need get started." "We need to talk about some things first." Allison stepped in front of Jason and met Ryan's gaze. "We do?" Ryan didn't care for that. Allison wasn't part of the band. Nate frowned. "Allison, what are you talking about?" "It's not me, it's Jason." Ryan stiffened but made an effort to stay calm. "What about Jason?" "You need to make some changes. He's a fantastic guitarist, but you're holding him back and he's tired of it.". This is when the darkest moment of my life began. It would turn into a winter of discontent and depression. It all happened the day Hilda, Marit and I were happily enjoying a picnic along the river bank. I really didn't know how to break the news. I finally said, "Hilda, I have some exciting news. I'm going back to the United States , and I want you and Marit to join me. I want to marry you." It took a few minutes for my little speech to sink in. When it did, Hilda turned away from me and. “Thank you, Mistress. It gets the job done, I assure you,” Jess said.Emma had started out all gung-ho, but then she didn’t know how to proceed with actually paddling me (or anyone else for that matter.) Jess saw her uncertainty and leaned over to whisper in to her ear. Emma listened intently; she smiled several times and finally nodded once Jess finished.“Ok, Slave Aaron, on the floor. Face to the carpet and present your butt to me!” she said with more confidence than she felt. I did exactly as.