Chapter 18: Part 1

Amy walked up to her room and Alba came in and jumped on the bed. "You look tired. Get some rest and then we have talking to do." Alba's voice held a smile.

"I think we should talk right now." Amy said sleepily.

"You will fall asleep in the middle of the conversation and I prefer not to say everything twice. Please get some rest."

Amy woke five hours later. She knew immediately that she would need a nap later if she was to spend the evening with Marcus, but for now she was awake. She stretched. Her body was sore but in a pleasurable way. Alba stirred beside her and licked her hand. "I'll shower and then let's find some food. I'm starving. After that you and I will have that long awaited discussion." Amy said this as she got off the bed and went in the bathroom.

It was noon when she walked down the stairs with Alba at her side. Surprisingly, Ivan was waiting along with breakfast on the sideboard.

"Since you missed breakfast, I decided to indulge you. Join me. I will be gone the res