”Hathor began, “In a way, I blame the loft. It was not so much a wedding present as a gift from Horus’s dad as for the suggestion that he should...include loft spaces in the industrial park he was building. I was 6 weeks along with Abby when we were married and free rent on any space to live was a real help.“Fast forward to two girls in diapers. Horus was on his way home from work when I found myself with both girls sleeping. I called Horus telling him to enter quietly because the girls were. Ari, Eric and Sally were all awake and in the breakfast nook. Arianwen and Sally were naked, and Ari was wearing a collar."Good Morning, Master Ken," said Sally. "There's French toast and bacon here. I can make you something else, if you'd prefer." Nope, this sounds wonderful," he replied as Ari flowed into his arms for a good morning kiss. She tasted of maple syrup and smelled fresh and clean."How are you this morning, love?" he asked.Her reply was another grin and another kiss, this one a bit. "This is all very alarming," said Mr Leeming when they were all seated."It is indeed, sir. We have reason to believe that a number of the children here have and are being abused sexually and on occasions violently." I don't believe it," Mr Leeming exclaimed."I fear it's true though. We have statements naming members of your staff and saying what they have done." Who gave them to you? I have to admit that many of our children present or past are less than truthful." I'm afraid, Mr Leeming that. It's not very healthy."Before I knew what hit me, Denise had me wrapped in a bone-crushing hug. Some of the sisters started to object, but sister Caroline stepped in."Leave them be" she admonished. "You know how close those two are. This had to be quite a frightening experience for them, especially Denise."She motioned a couple of people forward that we hadn't noticed, then.She introduced them as Daniel and Rachel O'Halloran, before springing her surprise."The O'Hallorans were very impressed.