Too many unexplainable things had occurred in my new life over the last six plus weeks.I knew now that it had been the joining of the twin rings and t...he sword that had allowed me to become invisible when I erected my shield yesterday on the train. As if it was taking something I did and ramping up the power to make, not only my mind invisible to others, but my whole body as well.I didn't try to test my new understanding, figuring it would probably freak out Colonel Rivers to suddenly find his. It had been an experience like she hadn't dreamed possible. She had been thoroughly seduced by this man's charm, his style, his commanding presence and his authority. She had come back with a selection of clothes she would never have purchased on her own, yet each garment was perfect.Mr. Smith had taken her in his private limo to the most expensive boutiques in the city. Some were private, by appointment only and they were always treated as if they were special customers. Everyone knew Mr.. Bethany couldn’t understand what her sister was saying. The sharp burn in her wrist was overriding everything else. She couldn’t believe all this was happening… happening to her. The sailor, who had attacked Bethany Rose, foolishly tried to stand up. John knocked him down again with a kick to the groin, this time, he stayed down, curled up in pain and crying like a stuck pig. ‘John!’ Eliza cried. ‘Oh, John, thank God.’ John looked at the man cowering on the floor. ‘Get up again and I swear to. .." You haven't given this any real thought, have you?" Zara said, not unkindly."I guess not. I suppose I expected a tall, dark and handsome man to be waiting for me," she finished lamely."And so he shall... that is if you really want a man." What!" Liz exclaimed, ready to panic."Please, let me explain," Zara said holding up her hands as if to ward off a blow."I was going to suggest..." Zara began, "Um, it's been my experience that our mature women, and by that I do not mean elderly. That our.