But,once she began giggling again, I realized her attention span wasexpectedly limited. "I'm Taffy," she giggled. "Don't you rememberme telling you th...t?"I didn't. But that was simply because she hadn't."What's keeping all the men?" asked Taffy. "Don't they know I'mwaiting for them?" It shouldn't be long, Taffy," I told her, hoping it really wouldn't.I was afraid if some male didn't come soon that Taffy would drive mecrazy with her incessant whining. And yet, I had to smile as Ithought about. Roland had been worried that he would be challenged during one part of the ceremony, but that challenge had never materialized. He had breathed a silent sigh of relief when the time for a challenge had been called and no one had stepped forward with one.Roland had invited his friends Cally, Luka, and Tam, particularly Tam to the ceremony. He had been pleased when all three had accepted and shown up. They were among the first to congratulate him on his becoming a noble.It had been the day after. So then the door opened and I started laughing because this was all too funny. But when I turned around, my worst nightmare came to life. It was my principal. He was a well built, tall dark man. And I could feel blood drain out of my body when I saw him. He said,“What are you doing?”To which I replied,“Nothing sir, I heard some noises from the door and thought of playing a prank.”He was ashamed when he heard about me hearing the noises and looked away. This is when I quickly pulled up my. Jake looked around at the four females that were there with him. Mary! He'd forgotten about Mary! "Gen! I can't remember where Mary is! I know we put her in a safe place for some reason but I can't remember!"Gen sadly nodded as she tried to continue with the story. "I am not allowed to tell you dear Master. You have to remember, if I tell you it might destroy all that you have regained. Please Master try to remember!" Gen cried as she hugged Jake tightly.Jake's forehead furrowed as he tried to.