“Put the coat and gloves on,” Mistress instructed. Once I’d done that, my new Mistress commanded, taking me by my left hand. “Leave the bag ...here it is; you won’t need it.” Mistress took me by my left hand, and led me towards the exit from my ex-Master’s home. When we were outside, standing beside Mistress’ massive Hummer SUV, she wrapped her arms around my waist and said, “I don’t know what sort of life you’ve led up to now, Princess, but I do know what sort of life you will lead from now. ..' 'Do well in your studies, son. And take care of my daughter, I fear dark times are ahead of us. Now, if you'll excuse me, there is something I must do right away.' King Dycoz patted Richard on the shoulder once more and then walked away, heading into the cool palace and out of the blazing sun. Richard stood in the garden for a few more minutes then decided to take the Kings advice and go check on Loki and Daiya's dragon. Loki was a pain to deal with on good days, but when he was hungry he. I held her other hand tightly and told her my thoughts would be with her."Will it be really bad Miss Glenn?" Rachel wanted to know."Honey I won't lie to you", I said. "It's going to be a very rough evening but I know you are a girl with a lot of spirit and you will pull through this!"I gave her hand an extra firm squeeze then caressed her forehead with my other hand. I then turned to Mr. Morrison."Can you not find some way to lessen this girl's punishment?" I asked him."I'm not a monster, Miss. Roger's job was an executive position with the company Nicole's father had created. He didn't have to exert a muscle or a brain cell to collect his paycheck."So-so," he said, easing out of her embrace.She watched him go past, brushing her off as if she were a stray dog.He turned at the foot of the stairs."Something's come up, dear," he said, "and I have to fly to New York for the weekend. I hope we don't have anything planned."She stared at him.Roger looked down at his watch. "Damn! I'm going.