Shadow savoured the soft gentle touch as their lips came together; a soft harmony existed between them… no one would have guessed at the dark depths that their souls plunged into.  They parted and Shadow sat down with a smile as Thorn told her of the plans for the evening… as she spoke a wry smile slipped across her face… knowing full well from the sparkle in her eyes that there was much more than drinks that would be savoured…<br/><br/>“You are such a tease darling.” Shadow smiled and glanced towards the hallway… doubtful it would be long before their guest made an appearance from the shower.<br/><br/>With this in mind she slipped her hand into her pocket and pulled out a small glass vial containing a Chloral hydrate, with practised ease she snapped the glass top from the vial and tipped the contents into a third glass… and watched as the clear fluid momentarily hung in the liquid before dissipating.<br/><br/>“That should aid him in getting a few hours rest… I feel he is going to need his strength...” Thorn’s smirk was matched by her own…<br/>