[Bonus chapter] Canadian As Fuck, Eh!

"So, how did the round-up go?" I asked after we pulled back from each other.

"Good, but let's get over to everyone! You need to come and make a speech!" Melody said, still holding my face.

"What? Why do I need to make a speech?" I asked, not liking the sound of this. I really didn't like doing this.

"Not a long-winded one! Just one of those, we have come so far, but we still have far to go. I know that you are working on new divisions and getting other projects going, but everyone has been hard at work as well. I just think that you should show a little appreciation for that," Melody said, and then kissed me, squirmed out of my arms, and then went over behind Victoria.

Melody pushed her right into my arms that she was just in and then gave me a look that bounced from between Victoria and me. It ended with narrowed eyes and a thumb drawn across her neck. There were far too many ways to read this wrong and not enough to read the sign right.