For whatever reason, Bree was clearly uncomfortable around boys, and I knew I’d be pushing my luck to kiss her. But I couldn’t bring myself to adm...t that I was this nervous about just giving a girl a hug at her door. What was I, eight years old? Fortunately, the whole problem solved itself as soon as we got to her room, as the door had a real honest to goodness ‘do not disturb’ sign on it. Not that such was necessary since you could hear a bed banging against the wall and the occasional moan. ”Elaina nodded, understanding. “I know the feeling well. Keep training, though, and command of the vala will be yours.” After a moment, she sighed and added; “Well, I suppose you’ve worked hard enough, today. I want you to take the rest of the night off. You’ve touched the vala on your own for the first time, and that should be something to celebrate.”Aran looked his gorgeous mentor in the eye, and she was grinning widely, truly happy for him. “That sounds wonderful, Master.” And though his. Or to Kelly as well?” Steve asked, not quite sure.“To both of them, as long as you all wished it. You wouldn’t displace me at all, of course, so you’d have to deal with jealousy from knowing that you’d be sharing them with me. Can you handle that?” I warned him now.“Any chance that we can speed this up ... just all live together this summer and afterward? I know that Sandra enjoys having family around, but they always visit her ... and she could get a job after all, reduce the workload on us. On her way out, Airlia makes a detour and grabs a blanket and a basket for any shells she may come across. Looking forward to a bit of freedom she leaves the villa and heads for the harbour area.One of her favourite pastimes is collecting sea shells and pretty stones. Airlia soon arrives at the harbour and casts around for any shells that are to be on the beach. With a frown she realizes there is not much that isn't broken from men going working beside the ships. She decides to leave the area.