"Meet Miss Harriet Du Montfort. She is now officially a ward of mine and will reside at Hapsley Hall permanently. Now perhaps you girls would like to ...how her your rooms again, whilst I discuss a little business with Miss Rendlesham." The girls led the prim looking girl away, admiring her new presence and status as they went. When they'd gone, Lady Barbara continued."We found that Harriet had been living on the streets for some time; her real name is Dawkins, her mother died from the excesses. As MissJohnson had said, this girl weekend was an idea cooked up by MissJohnson, Mother, and Tammy. I allowed it to happen. It was mostly mychoice on making it a positive or a negative experience. I didn't fightor argue about Leah and Cindy being there. I wasn't totally mortifiedwhen we all started undressing and putting on nightgowns and stuff. Theyhelped me to understand the world of young womanhood and I couldn'tthink of a better way for a boy to be taught about these things.As for Tammy and. . compulsion. We seek out strong individuals to serve and protect. We are the finest bodyguards in the world." And you think I'm one of these ... strong individuals?" Of course. I sensed it the day we met. I have devoted myself to protecting you, waiting for the day that your greatness would be revealed." She flashed him a smile. "I am so glad to see we are on the cusp of that day." And your mothers ... they're both Rakshasa?" Only Abigail," Britney answered. "Though they both are my parents.". She called out to nothing. And no one answered her. Its a funny thing what the mind does to you in the dark and silence. She had to go to the bathroom badly and she felt like she was starving.. as well as freezing. She heard noises that were not there. She yelled into the darkness, she screamed and cried. She begged. But no one came.. His henchmen didn't come and bring food or water. Lucian didn't come to violate her. She was alone in the dark with no way out. And just when she thought she was.