” Meredith hooked her hand through Liam’s arm as they walked away from the sports court and toward the woodland trail. When she was certain they w...re out of sight she slid her hand down to take his.“I’m going to the university.” Her simple statement hung in the air between them.“When?”“Monday. While you are settling in for the fall term at Elenchus, I will be learning the ins and outs of a new environment as well.” She leaned slightly against him as they walked.“That’s wonderful. When I get. I know I could thrash any two or three of them, but an entire press gang waylaid me, and a bash to the back of my skull put me down. My mother would be ashamed of her daughter, a proud mountain woman, to be caught so easily, but I had fallen to the vile wine of the lowlands and was weak.I strain and flex my muscles, testing the bonds and the resilience of the sailors again. Since I stand just shy of six feet with muscles made iron by years of hunting and playing in the wilds, I almost break. When the RV stopped, I shouted for Sue to run. I heard the door open and then I was shot. I hurt. They were rough. I-I feel tired." As she said that, she faded. I checked her pulse and there was none. Her blood was all over the bed. It was not a pretty picture. I could do nothing for her.I grabbed some clothes and the pistol and exited the RV. It didn't look like any attempt had been made to loot the RV, which was curious. It had been a good vehicle. I looked around and didn't see anyone move.. With four young guys in my pool, I felt so excited. Never had I been this excited in a long time. Even though all the boys were sexy as hell, my grandbaby was the most gorgeous one out there.I could see small droplets of water clinging to his skin as he got out of the pool ready to dive back in. His chest beginning to form so nicely and his tummy looked so flat and hard. I found myself hypnotized by his looks and charm. It was starting to get so hot in the kitchen for a moment. I kept picturing.