“I do not believe that. But he believes it. He has spent his entire life protecting those too weak to fight for themselves and dreaming of reclaimin... his birthright. Now he has done just that – and at quite a young age. The sad part is that he has achieved his life’s dream before a third of his life is over. Now he doesn’t know what do next. He cannot do what he desires. He cannot take his army and go on the march. He must, instead, sit in his dreary castle and watch other people live. But for. Nice try, though.”“I figured it was worth a shot. What’s the worst that could happen? I have to drink a Virgin Mary. Just what is a Virgin Mary, anyway?”“It’s a Bloody Mary without the booze.” The bartender came back with the drinks and set them on napkins. “Go ahead, you’ll like it.”Jason picked up the thick red drink and took a sip. The glass had a crust of salt around the rim which he licked and liked. A small sip didn’t kill him, so he took a much larger swig. That was when he noticed the. Then we heard a SPLAT! like the sound a paddle makes when it strikes bare skin. That was followed by a loud yelp of pain and heavier crying. Marlene and I looked at each other and did not have to say a word as we rushed toward the source of the sound.We found a sight that was both disgusting and highly irritating. There were four large boys holding four naked girls. Two other large boys were holding a naked girl with her front pulled against a tree. Each boy was holding an arm so that the girl. Must be a suitcase or something.My concentration was interrupted by footsteps toward the dining room. I waited, my heart beating faster than ever before. The door opened and Jane walked in."Lucy, it is time for you to meet your new family. Are you ready?"I did not move. I couldn't. I was petrified."Oh, little Lucy, you are going to enjoy yourself so much. I am sure that this is just nerves."My stomach was moving round so much. I was so nervous. I couldn't tell you what was making me go through.