“Shane the others complain of rest, “a voice says taking her away from her thoughts.

“The others does that include yourself as well Tara?”

“Rest, I never rest unless it’s between a beautiful womans dripping thighs, “she says devilishly smiling.

“Are your thoughts filled with nothing else?”

“What else is there to think about, “she says now staring straight ahead, “Besides, it’s difficult to ban such thoughts with temptation knocking idly upon my door.” Shane following her gaze sees what she is referring too then quickly turns her head.

“I see your gaze lingers.”

“It does not.”

“Ah, my dear friend denial does not suite you.”

“Yet your foolish tongue suites you.”

“How much longer will you go without breaking words?”

“My purpose is not to share a moment with Carmen.”

“Understood, “Tara says nodding her head in agreement, “However, it appears she’d like to share a moment with you.” Shane turning her head immediately meets Carmen gaze. Smiling at her Carmen returns her attention to the path ahead. Her smile and beauty all attributes that caused her to be drawn to her when they first crossed paths. Matters between them had been acrimonious, however it wasn’t until Carmen gave demand they wed, Shanes fear of commitment forced her to abruptly end things; resulting in Carmens refusal to chase after her. With Carmen, it always felt she was forcing her to change to be the woman she wanted her to be and not the woman she was. Molly, although it aggravated her the same was more accepting of who she was. It was at that very moment Shane forced herself to admittedly acknowledge what Molly had accused her of, the sight of Carmen in Nephelé caused her heart to flutter. While in thought a blank expression appeared on her face causing Tara to laugh.

“Care to share what you find amusing?”

“The look upon your face, “she says enjoying, “I recall seeing the same when engaged in friendly banter with the great Bette Porter.”

“Bette Porter the name irritates like maggots feasting on open wound!”

“Be that it may you are entitled to own opinion as I am mines.”

“Your meaning?”

“I know nothing of Bette Porter only than the words whispered from the tongues of many all  backed by honor and praise.”