"I can't promise you all when I'll return, but I can promise I will do it as quickly as possible," I noted. "Know I'll be waiting just as anxiously to return to all of you as you will be for me to get back."

They seemed to accept that, through the inevitable sadness at our separation was there.

As we began cleaning up dinner, a gentle hand slipped into mine and pulled me gently from the room. And I could feel the yearning of a matron in need.

Lymarith gently pulled me in for a kiss. "Master, is it too soon to beg for your attention? I know you just...