.”Now, tell me why we’re going over to the island? I suppose you’ve heard by now, one of the men you and Rondo arrested over there, was a firema... in Ashton?”“I didn’t know that, but I did see a fireman’s axe and pick-axe hanging on the outside wall, above the rear deck... “I may be wrong about this, but I truly believe, you’ll find more members of that hunting club who are even higher-up than a fireman.”“Is the place that big? I’ve seen it from the levee, when the leaves are off the trees like. You can have our villa and everything in it. Just please let us take our daughter and go, let us –”Wulfkar ignored her and walked away. He proceeded to retrieve his knife from among his flung-off weapons, clothing, and armor, and then strode back up to the tree. He pointed the knife at Kaelon’s erect manhood. “Either you suck it off or I cut it off. Which will it be?”The color drained from Phaeka’s face. Although Gorlann had promised her daughter that he would spare their lives, Phaeka didn’t. ” “What a fucking asshole.” Kitty had tears welling. “So, everything I knew about this guy was a complete lie?”“Remember this, Kitty: your mum has always loved you and always will, despite what you may think.”Katherine wiped the back of a hand across her eyes and sighed. “I think you may be right, Richard.” I smiled and squeezed her hand. “I’ve got to get going, Kitty. But, before I go, will you promise to come around and apologise to your mum, talk to her? When you’re ready.”“Yes, I promise.. Upset at the change, she didn’t move when the bell sounded to end the shift. A shove from behind startled her, but when she whirled to face the offender, there was no one nearby. ‘Go on home, Sallie Mae. Bobby will be there soon.’ Her mother’s voice filled Sallie’s head. Wearing a faded jacket that barely kept her warm, she left without speaking to anyone. The drive home didn’t take long, but she worried about Bobby. The house would be cold and she hadn’t figured out how to get someone there to.