Ryne was pleased that they were happy to let him go to the University for a while and stay with Melody and her family.Phil promised to keep an eye on ...im, as the two had become fast friends. Ayden was glad, as he knew Phil was a steady fellow and would be a good influence on Ryne. He’d keep tabs on him too but from a distance.Ayden had organised the Royal Carrier and the party of ten headed off to see the Guild Hall, with the Smiths deciding to take their Flatbed.The party headed to the Guild. Tricia led me upstairs to the guest bedroom, which was tastefully furnished and decorated in shades of pink and peach with a full depth window that overlooked their private garden. We kissed on the cheek and she bid me goodnight. I took off my clothes and slipped naked under the duvet. It was a clear night with an almost full moon that sent its beams streaming through the window, softly illuminating the room with a pale silvery light. I looked at my bedside clock and saw that it was almost. ??????????????? Icarried out my instructions and came back into the living room where theMistress directed me to recheck the yard as Keri and Aubrey left without a wordto me.??????????????? "I'msure I got it all Mistress," I objected.??????????????? "AndI'm not. Check the edges of the fences and around the front gate Pig. I want itall done," she ordered.??????????????? Ididn't waste any more time on speech, but "turned to" as my Navyfriends would say. ??????????????? Asusual she was right, I. ”Seeing the fear in Gaby’s eyes helped me realize just how big a chance Cathay was taking on me. My smile widened, and I said, “Don’t be afraid of me, Gaby. Your boss is very safe with me.”I might have said more, but she cut me off. “We checked you out and the truth is that you could buy Monte Carlo. There is no way you are after her money, but she’s been so hurt for so long, I just can’t imagine what it would do to her if you turn out to be some kind of predator.”She was going to think.