”With that, Desiree raised her arms and a dark shadow came over. She fainted but the shadow began to form. It became a demon with red skin, horns, a...nd wings with large breasts, a big curvy butt and a monster cock. The demon proclaimed “I am Shanta, queen of darkness!” As Jessica witnessed this, she pulled out a crucifix and chanted a prayer to get rid of the demon. But before she could finish, Shanta knocked the crucifix from her hand and pawed at her breasts. “I don’t think so, you’re mine. She's fine with it.” She countered.“And, the fact that I'm going back to California the next day?” I asked.“We can figure it out.” She pleaded.“Long distance relationships never work.” I told her.“I could transfer schools.” She said. “I'll move out to California with you.”“Calm down. We still have the rest of the week to figure it out. We can't figure it out in the span of a morning swim.” I told her.“I know. I just don't want to lose you. You are the best thing that has happened to me, ever.”. “Anything you’d like to add?”He shook his head, unkempt mane of hair flying. “Just that what Sierra says is true. The Wardens treat me no differently than any of the humans or dwarves. I hadn’t expected that. It’s hard work, but it’s fulfilling, too.”I turned back to the two women. “I’ll leave you to talk. Ask for me or Wulf if you have questions. But if you choose to stay, we should do the Joining no later than tomorrow morning.” I gestured at the black veins creeping up Seranni’s arms. “Wait. I was seeing a couple of lobbyists, too, and I figured maybe I can pick up some insider scoop and make a few bucks passing it on. Larry, Ariel wasn't a very nice person. Susan's trying her best to be a better one, that's what a fresh start's all about, isn't it? But are you still sure she's the one, I'm the one, you want to be with?" I'm still sure, sugar," I told her firmly. "Susan's the only one of you I know, and she's doing a damn good job being a really fine person. All right now, that's.