They were close, but still higher than I was, in the place where they'd made their summer dens.I caught a brief scent of them as the wind shifted and ...hen lost it as the wind changed again. They were over a dozen adults now, this small pack, their numbers swollen with the litters birthed some three or four months earlier. I was moving slowly, cautiously and announcing my presence with low barks until I could hear the pups fighting over their mother's teats, or just playing roughly with each. “You must be Lord Solon. Welcome to my establishment. As I agreed with your man, all the rooms are ready for you. With all the sailors leaving earlier today, I can accommodate your needs.”Zetia had told us he wanted payment up front, so I tossed him a leather coin bag. “Thank you. This should cover the food and lodging costs.”He caught the payment and smiled again. “No. Thank you, Lord Solon. Your business is most welcome. Normally, we are full of merchants and ship crews. The prospect of the. I think he tried to hit you first. If you want me to testify or make a statement about that I will.’ Then she looked up, ‘You were really great the other night. I want to help.’ He took a sip of the coffee. It was a little weak for him. He put the cup down, ‘Thanks Ms. Stanton, Laurie. I really appreciate it.’ He started to get up, ‘That’s about all I need. I’ll hire someone and they’ll get your statement.’ Laurie liked this man. He was unpretentious, not arrogant or pushy. She thought he was. The twins were tangled in a single lump of muscular arms and legs. Aimee said, ‘Sharon, that was so exciting in there. How are you going to get any sleep? Even we are excited.’ I gathered them both in my arms and kissed here and there. ‘It also must be exciting to have your workout and practice room nearly complete?’ ‘Yes, yes.’ They leapt up and bounced on the bed, falling all over Sharon. ‘He’s going to have a job and you are going to get married! And we get to practice right here! There is.