<em>~ Marcus in the lounge with the others ~</em><br/><br/>He noticed the way Mari looked at Vince, the heat that rolled off of her at his words, and Marcus actually shifted in his seat himself.  This was a woman that loved to love and he knew, if the time ever came for them to be together that way, that both would greatly enjoy it.  Her words made it clear that she would welcome a visit from old McBeth though it was clear she meant Vince.  He’s a lucky man, he thought, a lucky man indeed.<br/><br/>When she turned her words to him he couldn’t help but smile, feeling the same sort of happiness she did.  “Well, if you were to get one, what kind do you think you’d get?” he asked.  He had no plans to ever get another one himself, the bolt was enough, but he did like seeing them on others and learning the story behind what they chose.  There was no doubt in his mind that Mari was far from innocent, especially after her breakfast in bed comment, which made the act so sensual and sexy it was unbelievable.<br/><br/>“I’m a morning person myself” he tossed out.  “Gotta be to survive in the cutthroat business world.”  Turning to Nicci he flashed a smile.  “Oh good, we’ll have to share books one day then.  No sense just one of us getting hot and bothered by what we read.”  Those words were delivered with a wink before he turned his attention to Mila.  “Awesome!  I’d love to see what you come up with then.  I’m sure we’ll all love it.”  Would she draw them comically or seriously and what part of their life in the castle would she choose to reveal?  He couldn’t wait to find out.  Her comment about being flexible painted such a vivid picture in his head that he actually had to turn his head away from the group for a moment to collect his breath.  When he turned back, he allowed a small smile to crease his face as he took in her bright blush.  Licking his lower lips, he gazed at her with heat for a moment and then took another sip of his tea.<br/>