I don’t think there’s any permanent damage.” Kate let out a little laugh and John smiled at her. The two of them stood motionless for a brief mo...ment and Kate couldn’t help but feel mesmerized by John’s beautiful blue eyes.“Nonsense!” Let me at least help you put some of this away.” The two of them started to unload boxes, cans and frozen food. Kate opened the freezer and put the ice cream in before it had a chance to melt. She turned around and John was staring at her with a grin on his face. It was a natural reaction, near death experiences made people horny, and you couldn't come closer than what she'd been through. Didn't he realize that she'd heard his entire conversation? If she satisfied his desires, he'd pass her around like a party favor. "How about you let me out of this, and I'll watch your back while you get whatever is they want."His eyes darted to the window, then hardened. He'd realized she knew he was afraid. "I like you just the way you are, I just don't like the. And grateful.But why? Why do you like having me this way?"Sarah looked hurt. "Isn't it enough that I love you? Isn't it enough thatI want you to be happy? Isn't it enough that I know who you really are -and I love all of you? Of course it's unusual. You're special. You'recomplicated and deep. That's why I love you so much. You are a delightfulperson. I have always been drawn to your...hmmm, gentle side, even beforeI realized how deep and powerful it was. I love our time together as weexplore. "So how is his Excellency?" Quite an unhappy man at the moment." Erin gave her friend Osgar a halfsmile before the two began to move down the hallway. The catacombsunderneath St Mary's were ancient, dating back centuries built by KingEdward I in 1297. "He had the pleasure to meet with the Prince of Walesand the Prime Minister last night. Thankfully Princess Louise spoke withher brother before the two of them met with our good Prime Minister." I have always been fond of the Duchess of.