From the outside, the entire thing looked quaint and wonderful with the women learning great skills while coping with a difficult time in their lives....n reality though, the whole place was a hell for the women living there. First, when the women got to the property, most didn’t come with their parents because they were often older then eighteen, and if they did, it was just because their parents were trying to hide the fact that they were just looking for a place to stash an embarrassing. She hadn’t intentionally led them here but knew she had lost the final battle when she realized the two were once again truly alone. He sat down in a small clearing and slipped off his shoes and socks to enjoy the grass with his toes. Her sandals were off a moment later as she sat down next to him, leaning comfortably against his side. An arm shifted and he was holding her close to him. Her stomach and heart churned in chorus while the pressure, which had never fully subsided since the café,. "When did you want me to leave, my lord?" Dev asked in a worried tone of voice."Well, not right away, but soon. We need to get you out of the sight of the mage's guild. You are a very clever and resourceful person. I think you will do well as a special investigator for his majesty. Say, two weeks. That should give me time to get the letters from the King, and work out the logistics for you," Lord Benaldin answered."Letters? I don't understand. I thought the King was going to write a letter to. "Elaine told me of the dinner at your house. Darling here, darling there. Not a bad word between you. You lied, Theo! Damn, why did I have to be so stupid? One last time to part in friendship, wasn't it? Where the fuck did you get that condom? Was in in your fucking wallet since high school?"Only murmur from his part."Broken, my ass! You knew I was off the pill. I thought you were being careful."The man's voice sounded pleading. But Lillian really got going."Oh stop whining! You're such a wimp!.