As they passed his door, he could see by its glow that their captive was a girl in tattered night clothes, only a little younger than himself."Come al...ng now," the taller of the two priests commanded. "Screaming will do you no good. You have been greatly honored by being chosen to serve Kathool." My father will have your heads for this!" Her voice was low and intense, but Chinzel could hear the ragged edge of fear that lurked behind it, straining to break free. Being chosen 'to serve Kathool'. When they both joined us at the table my mother looked to Keith and asked him if he would say grace. My mom was somewhat religious. However, I had not prayed nor been to church since I was Megan's age. Probably would have been struck by lightning if I had been. However, I took Keith’s hand and my daughter's hand as my mom took hold of Megan and Keith's hands.Keith bows his head as he said, “We give You thanks for food and drink and all that You provide: flowers, mountains, stars above, family. As he passed the back wall and was about to turn down into the garden itself he suddenly found his path obstructed. The obstruction was not an altogether unpleasant one. ‘Good morning, are you Oliver?’ asked the blonde bombshell. Oliver breathed slowly through his teeth as his eyes took everything in. ‘Yes, ma’am, that’s me.’ ‘Wonderful,’ the woman beamed. ‘Because I’ve got some news to give you that you might be a little interested in…’ ***** Lianne kept looking at the clock that hung on the. She couldn't believe how easily she'd succumbed to that bitch's threats and intimidation. Now that she was away from that awful girl Trudy cringed when she relived the experience in her mind. Trudy didn't want to be anyone's bitch... well, unless it was someone hunky like Rick. She wondered if she'd forgive Rick if he apologized to her for standing her up on their date.The pretty coed had pleaded illness to her mother and stayed home from school so she wouldn't have to face Gloria. Maybe if she.