" Aw shit," he mumbled, "I forgot about that."This time my grin was genuine, genuinely evil. "I didn't."****"Hey Mom," I called as Jake and I walked i...to the house from the back,"Mind if Jake stays for dinner?" As long as you don't mind getting embarrassed in front of him," Iheard a gruff voice say from the living room."Grandpa!" I whooped and ran over to where the rugged older man wasstanding up, wrapping my arms around him in a tight embrace. "When didyou get here?" While you were out at your. Tika's gathering will be held in the month after the tournament."Jela and Jena, I ask you to prepare to be tested for rank as hunters between five and six months from now."Raz, I will have the construction schedules changed. We will build the Enclave House first, and start within the next three days. The tube station and trading post project will begin immediately after that, and should take about three and a half months. Those working on the projects will be instructed to do anything they can. She suddenly heard a metallic click from behind her. Her heart stopped as her breathing became rapid in an attempt to start it again. She gulped down fear as she heard a voice."Well, don't that beat all? A little nigger bitch breakin' in my place in a little harlots dress. Mmm mmm. Turn around nigger whore. She slowly turned around, her face full of fear. He pointed to one of the few pieces of furniture in the room. A velvet looking couch that was colored an array of oranges and reds. There was. Mable regarded Ruth with more affection. "Don't mean no harm, Ruth, honey, but you've got to admit, we've given him a fair chance. I think it's time we follow through on what we agreed with Cynthia before the wedding." Cynthia? Mother Dunn? What are you talking about?" Arthur asked nervously pulling his pants back up."Do you want to tell him, Cynthia, or do you want me to?" Mable asked.The young woman just hung her head, so her mother barreled ahead. "It's this way, buster. I told Ruth when you.