“Now what did Mr. Perez say exactly?” Jamie asked.“He apologized for calling so early but explained he was heading to El Paso for the day and wa...ted to know if he could stop by later this afternoon. I said yes, and he said he would call when he got close. He thought it might be about 4:00.”“Good” Jamie said smiling, “I think we just bought the Perez place.”Elizabeth patted his hand. “You always get what you want.” But she didn’t really mean the Perez place she meant Victoria. The girl had not. ?One hundred and nine.? Ned waited. This was hideous, but he knew Hudson was watching closely. She was a criminal he told himself, and lashed her rib-cage. She writhed, half-turning as he head lunged back and he wondered if she would fall but despite emitting a hoarse howl, she straightened herself and stood, trembling, head bowed, waiting the next blow. ?Make her scream, Mr Miller,? the lieutenant ordered. He was hitting her hard. What else could he do? He raked the next lash over the pulp. "I'll set these here." I placed the saucer on the closest corner. His hand grabbed my wrist!"There were some words here I didn't know. I needed to ask my English teacher, today."Oh, that had been his hurry. "Please, let go." Just a sec. Now that you're here." His eyes pierced mine with lust. "Let me read it to you." He released my hand. "Sit down."The only place was on his bed. I could have ran, but my son's passion, seemed directed at the book. He read as I sat, ready to bolt past him.. 'How am I supposed to fit in with a brand new black Porsche Cayenne Turbo and a reserved parking spot!'Laura obviously sensed that I needed some time to myself."I'll let you get settled. But, before I leave, I'm supposed to tell you that we have a hall meeting down in the first-floor study lounge at seven tomorrow."At my look of confusion she added, "You know, the big room with all the couches just past the kitchen as you walk through the lobby?" Um, yeah" I murmured, assuming I'd be able to.