It is much more than that. It wasn't my job to save you that day when you nearly got trampled. Protecting you is what I want to do - it's what I need ...o do. I care about you, Arabella and I want to see that you are safe and happy. And I would do it whether your father had appointed me or not. The fact that I get to live in the keep and I get to be your escort only makes it all the more important to me." Oh," she said, looking at her hands. The rest of the ride was quiet - neither spoke further.. “That was a close call,” he winked. His gaze searched my reddened face and I could smell the crisp scent of his aftershave. “Come on, let’s get you some juice.”He guided me to the refreshment table, an arm curled protectively around my waist as if I might take another tumble, then ladled out a cup of punch I could hardly taste before he vanished into the next wave of guests.I didn’t sleep that night. Those few minutes between the stairs and the beverage kept looping before my eyes. My curiosity. The night of the party I was told to come over early about an hour before it started. When I got there Samantha opened the door dressed in a bustier with nipple holes, thigh high stockings with garters and crotchless panties. I have to say she was very hot looking for someone in her forties carrying a few extra pounds. She invited me in and asked if I was ready. I said, “ready for what?”, She said, “fun of course.”She took me by the hand and lead me to one of the bedrooms. The bed had some. ‘Officer Gomez, my name is officer Everhart. Is there anything you wish to say before we begin the official interview.’ Roger asked. ‘Everybody knows who you are, so go ahead and crucify me,’ Gomez said. Hillary turned on the tape recorder. ‘Present for the first interview with patrolman Gomez is officer Gomez, Detective First Class Hillary Bridges and Detective Everhart. I am handing you a copy of the incident report for the arrest of Alice Belmont. Your report says that you were following.