“And just what shall we do with you dear Drachius?”Drachius’ pride had been damaged beyond belief and he was passed caring at what was to become...of him. He just stared at the gloating Melissia.“I shall have you impaled, after all the idea of doing that to me did cross your mind did it not?”Drachius’ face seemed to drain of all colour. It pleased Melissia that she had thought of something to put fear into this mindless and cruel man. “What a pity Antoninus is not here to witness this. I will. That was exactly what she was thinking and she was not accustomed to John being so in tune with her feelings. John just smiled. ‘I’ve been there and done that Holly. I get sappy romantic at Christmastime. Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like had I not gone away for school.’ Holly was about to respond when her phone rang. She saw that it was one of her clients. She waved at John and just as she was about to answer it, he blurted out. ‘Go buy a lottery ticket at the store downstairs. I didn't see her around, which wasn't uncommon. Bran was friendly but aloof. On the other hand, Tully seemed to crave affection."This is very good. So, do you think that they'll take you up on your offer to meet them face to face?" asked Aunt Kayla."Most likely they will. I know my sister Jenny will want to meet me," I answered. Tully had adjusted herself so I could get behind her left ear."I would like to hear about your family," asked Aunt Kayla."They live in Columbus, Ohio. Dad works at the. Different. She speaks, still moved by what we have just shared. Things you don't know about my kind, part five: The reason we mostly don't make love like you do is because it reminds us. And what really is the fucking point, if you'll pardon the pun?"You know, while I was away I spent some time back in England," she muses. "It's very different now. Not like the place I was born in at all." But darling, I thought you were a Florentine Contessa?" Oh, I was, but that was later." What were you in.