A GRAND ADVENTURE
Epilogue

Jess awoke the next morning somewhat rested, but still the day before had taken its toll on her body. Surprisingly she wasn't that sore. She was still exhausted though. Zuri was still watching over her and gave her a red sarong to wear, signifying her as part of the royal family. Jess put it on, but was still topless as most of the women in the village. She and the rest of the royal family ate breakfast. The chief appeared pleased with Jess, but unfortunately they couldn't talk because of the language barrier.

After eating Albert and the translator were brought in, still with their hands bound. Jess convinced the chief to untie them saying they were not the enemy and were her friends. She proceeded to negotiate an agreement where the research team could stay and assured the chief nothing in the cave would be touched and the researchers would not even go near it.

Once everything was settled, Jess changed into her shorts, shirt, and boots and the three left the village and went to their camp, which they found almost deserted. Jess went to her tent and fell asleep. She was awakened by shouting and found Albert and Ron in an argument. Ron was furious and was blaming Albert for what happened.

Jess immediately ran out of the tent, approached Ron, and told him it was her decision and Albert had nothing to do with it. Ron was unmoved by her confession and continued yelling at Albert accusing him of failing to protect Jess and even endangering her.

The rage in Ron continued to rise until Jess, in desperation, dropped her shorts, baring herself from the waist down in front of all, and screamed at Ron, "You think I was in danger? Spank me! Remember, you are saying that the daughter of the chief is not safe in the chief's own village!" As she turned and bent over, she added, "Go on, spank me. Maybe it will calm you down and you'll listen!"

Jess's action had her expected results and the argument immediately stopped. Ron asked her to redress, but Jess refused until Ron agreed to go to the tent and calmly talk to her. His protective nature of her made him agree and the two talked for an hour or two before Albert was asked to join them. An hour later things were finally worked out and the terms of Jess's agreement with the chief were disclosed to Ron.

He was impressed at her observation that only she and he were paid by the university and couldn't avoid agreeing that she was second in command of the camp. It changed the dynamics of their relationship. Jess gain a new respect not only from the crew, but also Ron. She changed from the "little girl" that started the expedition, to a boss, in a sense.

It took a week or so, but Jess's and Ron's sex life resumed as well and was even better than it was before. He seemed to realize she wanted sex with him and he was not "taking advantage" of her.