Tae the birlinns, MacLeod’s. We sail for Donan and glory!!!’ A rousing cry of, ‘Hold Fast’, went out among the men as they boarded the birlinn.... Garreth turned to Grayson and Arabella once he finished. ‘Be there soon, Grayson. Don’ne leave us tae long, so we get weary of waiting fer ye. I’ll be looking fer yer signal in two days hence. God speed ye and yer men, my friend.’ Garreth held his hand out to him and both clasped each other’s wrists and held fast, a look of trust and respect for each. I boldly sit down on the couch next to her. Looking into her eyes I try to seduce her with my eyes.Veronica can't stop gazing back. I double check, offering her my bed and for me to sleep on the couch but she declines. I then lean in closer and whisper, what if I'm in the bed with you, to keep you company, keep you warm and to protect you? She gulps, debating whether she wants to give in. I run my fingers through her hair and brush up against her cheek, her eyes soften and her defenses. This Gina was really built. When she disappeared into the shower, I asked Brandy, "Who is this? Where did she come from?"Brandy said, "She's Gina Martinelli, Giovanni Martinelli's youngest daughter."I thought I was going to be sick. "What in the hell are you guys doing attacking that girl. Her father is a very tough guy to deal with, and may not like that his girl is fooling around on her husband, even if it is with women."Frieda said, "Not to worry, Chuckie boy. Her husband took off nine. A local dejay was playing all the latest CD's, and with about a half hour to go, he had slowed the pace down, giving the kids a chance to have a few slow dances. It looked like it would turn out to be an uneventful evening, until Cal Norridge showed up. Right from the get go Kaye could see that he had been drinking, so she quickly moved towards him to prevent any altercations he might start up. When she stepped in front of him, her nostrils were filled with the pungent aroma of fresh liquor,.