In that tape I had soft commands instructing him that he will follow myrequests without question. He would love and do what I asked and hewould be the...happiest person.The following morning I tested the theory. It worked, he did everythingI asked including kissing my toes, which in the past he hated. Wow, thisis working. I will get an A on my thesis.Again Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night he listened to the messages.By Friday he was putty in my hands.We packed up our stuff and drove off to. ” “And?” “And, your parents were hesitant to accept me at first. Remember?” “Yeah. I remember.” “But they did accept me.” “What did you and my dad talk about?” Zylen chuckled. “Nice try baby.” He kissed my forehead. “But I’m not telling you. That’s between me and him.” I smiled. “Can’t blame a girl for trying. And we’d best eat and get back to work. I don’t need to piss off Vlad.” “Are you going to meet with Rhys?” he asked me, in that serious tone I hated so much. “Yes,” I whispered. I felt. That’s what “Daddy’s” last will and testament had said clearly, drily emphatic in its declaration. The solicitor had read out the words, “my adopted daughter, Elizabeth”, in that deadpan voice that lawyers have universally developed.Lizzy couldn’t believe what she had heard. It sank in for barely a moment before she jumped up and shouted, “No!”But around the room everybody nodded; they all knew, without exception. Her fiancé Stephen was clearly aware, her step-mother and baby sister Molly,. I’ll take you to an awesome place. But first, I just have to let you know that, I’m really, really glad you came out here. Thank you, again…maybe I’m not your ideal match, but I promise you a night you won’t forget. I mean that in a good way, Courtney.’ She had a cigarette between her lips and waited for me to dig my lighter out. An open bottle of Maker’s Mark was on the table where I’d laid the flowers down, and after I lit her smoke she grabbed the bottle and took a decent swig straight from.