She simply said yes and everyone, including me, just watched him do it without finding it weird in any way.This was insane. Was I going mad ?I looked ...t the ring and thought about what he said.“His most precious possession” I whispered.I took the letter and opened it.“My dear Lewis,Unfortunately it seems my time has come. While there are a lot of things I can do, fighting death is not one of them.In this envelope you will find a ring. I have inherited it from a very good friend and it has. " he said. Then he leaned down and kissed me on the cheek.The tears stopped when I saw him mount his horse — a horse instead of the usual pony he had always ridden, he truly was an adult now. He did not look back at me. And the red and yellow leaves of the trees fell softly to the earth.When Wizer Joanja heard what had happened in the fortress she gave me a hard lecture. I wished I could not care about it, but I did. I felt great remorse. No matter how I did everything seemed to go wrong. I had. It was this lack of respect that kept me from further dalliances with him. Kef on the other hand, I managed to get together with occasionally. Oli and Emba were older, though not old, and both females were seasoned riders and guardsmen. Under their practiced eye, I would be able to get my shopping done and still keep a hand on Cee.The market was not crowded, but those here seemed in a hurry, rushing to find what they were after and get home in time for third candle. I paid only enough attention. * "Beth, move that chair in front of the mirror. Get the camera again and record." Father commands. I quickly fetch the camera again from upstairs. Back in the dining room, there's an old long wooden back armless chair with a white cushion. I bring it to the living room facing the body-length mirror that's next to the TV, across from the couch. I'm not quite sure what he's up to at this point, but I know better not to ask. He orders Chloe to take off her skirt and underwear, and kneel on the.