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seen his lordship demonstrate that kind of affection with anyone, let alone a human woman and child. He knew that few were invited to this estate, but he had been unaware of the caliber of his passengers. He was glad he had shown the two respect, both for the sake of his employment and the sake of his life.
    Ryan glanced up and the pilot had the sudden, frightening thought that she could read his mind. But she merely nodded and he returned the gesture, then began easing the jet toward the sole hangar at the end of the runway.
    A black limousine pulled up and Ryan opened the rear door. Jason scrambled inside and Susan moved to settle in beside him. Ryan paused, scanning the horizon, then the sky overhead. Satisfied, she climbed in behind them, and the limousine pulled smoothly away.
    Once inside the sleek black car, Jason immediately began pressing every button he could find. Ryan watched him with some amusement, and Susan with much less.
    “Jason, cut it out.”
    “Ah, mom…”. He obeyed immediately, however, and began peering through the black window separating them from the driver. “Hey mom, I think the same guy is driving the limo that was flying the plane.”
    Susan cleared her throat at the observation. Ryan’s “help” did have the same kind of eerie, nameless, faceless sort of persona, blending into the background as if they weren’t quite real.
    Susan glanced over at Ryan. As much as she had been around the woman over the last few years, she still found Ryan’s presence overwhelming. Ryan, in typical fashion, was oblivious to the effect she had on those around her.
    “Thank you for inviting us to your estate,” Susan said.
    Ryan turned her attention to the red-head. “You are quite welcome. And you may stay as long as you wish.”
    Susan glanced out the window, observing Ryan’s usual opulent surroundings. “If it weren’t for my research, you might not be able to get rid of me.”
    Ryan smiled. “You know how I am, dear doctor. I don’t wish to separate you from your work.”
    Susan was suspicious. “What are you saying?”
    “Ah, there may be ‘facilities’ available to you during your stay. I hope they meet with your approval.”
    Susan settled back into her seat, shaking her head in wonderment. She was certain the “facilities” would be more than adequate. The last time she had needed somewhere to work, Ryan had purchased an entire hospital.
    Susan and her son had just settled into their suite when there was a knock on the door. A quiet, circumspect servant led them to the dining room, then disappeared. Jason settled into his high-backed chair a little nervously. “Mom, what is all this silverware for?”
    Susan glanced down at the formal place setting, the crisp white tablecloth, the spotless crystal. It was as elegant as a five star restaurant.
    “Most of it is pretty redundant,” Ryan said as she strolled into the room. “Especially for people who do not eat.”
    Marilyn and Victor entered the room from the opposite side. Marilyn’s hand was on Victor’s arm as he showed her to her place. Marilyn settled into her seat. She heard Ryan’s comment and now addressed Victor. “Your child is a barbarian.”
    Victor settled into his own seat at the head of the table. “Yes,” he said without the slightest misgiving, “I know.”
    Ryan sat across from Marilyn on Victor’s right, next to Jason. Susan was across from Jason, and now uncomfortably close to Marilyn. Susan toyed with her napkin, smoothing it in her lap. She had not known that Marilyn would be joining them. Victor and Ryan created enough heat and light on their own. The intensity of the three of them together was unbearable. Susan understood how these creatures seduced lesser beings so easily. She glanced over at Jason, feeling strangely protective of her son at the moment.
    Marilyn was aware of the doctor’s discomfiture, and true to her nature, was enjoying it. She poured Susan a glass of wine. “Here you are, Dr.