’Becky was glad she could answer that one again. “Number fifty.” The crackling voice said, “Correct.”Then the witch asked, “Becky, is Mrs....H your mum?”Becky was quite taken aback by the question but was focusing more now and replied, “No.”The next question appeared on the floor. “Would you like to go out with Mrs. H?”Becky knew what she wanted to say but wondered if it was the answer the witch wanted. She knew she had to say something and so decided on the truth. “Yes.”The crackling voice said,. .. I liked it."I felt enraged! "You pervert!" I shouted at him.Ben blinked. He seemed shocked. "Pervert?" Yes! You! Pervert! How could you have taken advantage of me like that? You knew I was drunk and I was feeling lonely!"Ben put his hands up. "Whoa! Wait a minute. You are the one who kissed me-" And you didn't have enough respect for me to tell me to stop and push me away?"Ben scoffed. "I can't believe you think I don't respect you." It feels like you don't! You took full advantage of me. Those that trod where they shouldn’t get what they deserve. Now kindly leave!’ The look in Victoria’s eyes proved that she meant what she said as she tore her shoulder from Damien’s grip. She was used to calling the shots in her realm. There wasn’t a person around that could tell her what to do or how to do it. When you grow up beneath a staff that takes orders, you learn how to appoint tasks and make sure they are carried through. Victoria had always been a kind child. But she had learned. ”Allie came bounding back. “We’re just going for a short walk, Mum, to iron Toby’s car kinks out.”“OK, sweety. Don’t be out too long.”“No, Mum. Just half an hour or so. Come on, Toby.”She seized his hand and dragged him out.Leah was unable not to notice Allie’s radiance. “Hmm,” she thought. “That looks rather more happiness than just Toby’s return.”Allie did not walk at all. She skipped the entire way, jumping up every now and again to kiss Toby’s cheek. She never let go of his hand. Unlike her.