“She might prefer to be Alexandrina the First rather than to be a Third Mary, or Second Anne or Elizabeth,” I said. “Her mother’s name is Vict...ria, which is also the Princess’s second name. In private my girls are allowed to address Alexandrina as Vicky.” I did not mention I had been invited to call the Duchess of Kent ‘Victoria’ when in private.“Queen Victoria? Hmm, that certainly sounds better than Queen Alexandrina.” Ferdi said.There was a pause as he got his cigar drawing to his. "Elizabeth and I are not wealthy. Lizzy inherited the house from her Aunt Beth, who she was named for. I retired from the tech industry owning a patent that made our lives very comfortable, but not rich like the rest of the folks who live here."We don't have millions to play with, but if we did, we would sink every cent into Kristy's care. Mary is a stay at home mom. It was our choice, since we could afford it, and we wanted what was best for our grandchildren. That girl has denied herself. She loved it! She knew her life could end tonight if one thing went wrong. She had worked so hard to keep this extremely delicate balance. But gambling all of that every single night was one of the things that kept her going. She started stepping inside.Just as the doors closed, one of them reached out, yanking her hair. Maria gasped and shrieked at the pain. The janitor could see what was happening, shaking his head. He did try to warn her.By morning about 2 hours later, the janitor had. Kal wasted no time, dunking his flask into the water and taking several deep gulps. Astra was momentarily distracted admiring his profile, watching his Adam's apple bob as he drank deeply of the ice-cold spring water. Once his thirst was quenched he filled the flask again and moistened a handkerchief and dabbing off the dirt of the road. A warm, hungry tingle began to grow between her legs. Kal’s rich, dark skin and fine, aristocratic features always seemed to inflame her libido and after the.