"Have you talked with her about this?" he asked softly. Mrs. Stanton shook her head no and Jake shrugged."Why are you telling me then, I'm not going t... admit or deny anything. Just remember, she's the best teacher this school ever had, and whatever changed her attitude, in the last two weeks she has become one of the most loved teachers in the building."Jake stepped into the hall, pulling his cell phone from his pocket. He had his Dad on speed dial, and Mark picked up on the second ring. Jake. I think you can understand.” “Why are you doing this to me? I really have to pee.” “We’re not discussing this,” she replied coldly. “Do I have your word or not?” Realizing that I had no choice and that I would soon pee myself, I gave my promise. I would do whatever I was told. “Good.” She continued to clench her pipe, taking it out of her mouth only to talk. I warn you, though, that any attempt to break your word will only result in failure. And there would most definitely be unpleasant. " Yes, that is true. Most learn by hunting, and observing the reactionsof their prey. Those awakened by civilized Vampires, learn by usingtheir sense of taste to tell them which venom is activated." Sheleveled her gaze at them now, "Those of the Council and who arecivilized reserve the last only for Awakenings or for those who are ofthe foulest of criminals."Kissy had entered the room now along with Chewbi and a few otherGuardians. "Why don't those like yourself, have the ability toreproduce?". The phones wouldn't stop ringing for even just a second. I have been sitting at my desk for five hours now and haven't been able to get a minute to go pee. I've been drinking coffee and tea all day. I didn't want to ask if I could have a pee break. I was a little bit embarrassed to have to interrupt everyone's work day so someone could leave their office to sit in my office to answer my phone. So I continued to wait. I assumed I would be getting a lunch break sometime soon, so I would go then..