After he was let off at his stop, he smiled as he steered his way toward home. Then he thought of James Lytle and all humor left his face.The senator ...anted his, Jack's, silence about what had actually happened in Afghanistan. On the other hand, James Lytle wanted more, much more. Jack, an apparently helpless cripple had attacked him and laid hands on him. Jack, still an apparently helpless man had just threatened him and caused him to feel fear. Jack knew Lytle would retaliate. He was driven. Eoric decided that he would surprise his family by arriving back at Taynuilt unheralded. He spoke to the boy's horses once more, this time telling them to follow at a more leisurely pace, and advised Fergus that he was returning to the village. He wished his lieutenant and his men good fortune in their coming endeavours, then picked up one of the princes under each arm and started to run for home.He talked to the princes as he ran, describing his wives and the boys as well as telling them how. Ah…Miss Mason. Looks like we have some sorting out to do, dont we? I awkwardly let out a small laugh, but it didnt seem like he was amused by his statement. He motioned for me to sit at the chair across from him, and I did. Lets look at those grades, shall we? He opened up a document on his computer, and scrolled through rows of As, Bs and Cs…until he found my row of grades. D…C-…F…D-…I didnt even realize D-s existed until you, Miss Mason. I was red. Never had I gotten anything even close to. If I were you, I’d end it and deny it ever happened. The only thing I’m willing to do at this point is to stop inviting her over.”“But she’s your best friend,” Joe said with a puzzled frown.“Things changed.” I took a deep breath. “I’ve changed.”Joe’s eyebrows raised. “Shit. I’m sorry, Steph. I didn’t figure hooking up with her would be such a big deal. She said you wouldn’t care.”“I know. I heard her.” The hollow feeling from that afternoon returned and left me feeling sick to my stomach.“I.