It was a small, white, three-bedroom house with a porch that wrapped around two sides. The backyard was surrounded by a tall privacy fence. There were...two red maple trees which provided deep shade. A hammock had been strung up between the maples.They decided to set the formal dining room up as a bedroom for Beatrice so that she would be a part of the daily activities instead of being isolated on the second floor.Travis was anxious to go to the beach. His dad and uncle walked with him, or rather. Just a little while longer, after I finish some things I have to do. Then, darling, you and I are... well... we are... !"Satyr listened to the silky sounds he'd become attached to and which now confused him. Was she going to untie him, let him free again? He got to his feet and watched her, waiting, hoping... But she walked away toward the house, crooning something back at him, yet leaving him tied there even as he whimpered after her."You eat, darling, then Karen will bring you inside. Please. With that we all trooped into the house.As Siobhan prowled through the luxurious living room, Bridget and Maureen put the luggage away, and then went to the kitchen in search of something for lunch. I joined Siobhan and settled into a soft leather recliner. She soon tired of inspecting the room and sat down in a chair next to mine."Aunt Alex, just what am I expected to do in this job you've offered me?" she asked in a suddenly small voice. "I've never had a real job before." Well dear," I. My reward was to be elevated to the position of Tormentor, Third Class.During the next two centuries, I received several promotions ending up as one of Hell’s Tormentor Supervisors. My boss, Simon Legree, was the Manager of the Department of New Souls and reported directly to Lucifer. I figured that it would take another millennium or two before my boss would receive a lateral transfer to the Department of Old Souls and I would have a chance at his position.Christmas was approaching up on the.