And suddenly telima danced before me. Even handicapped by the irksome carbon sheathing, streaker would spend some time increasing the gap between her and the pursuing battleship.

In the beginning, when she and josh first began exploring the physical side of their attraction to each other, it had been exciting, thrilling-a time of wonderful discovery for both of. She did things mechanically, and without any real enjoyment.

Another compulsion called to her, however, touch- ing her on a level even more primal.