It is all the same to us, Tem: eating and sex. There is no difference. Both are basic needs. Both must be met. Do they have to be met right now? We do not believe in delaying our gratification. Tem thought back to last night, when she’d made Caspen wait for it. You do. She felt another wave of his amusement. Only when it comes to you. And why am I so special? Because with you, the reward is worth the wait.

