“I would rather we have no one else hear what I say, father. This is a family matter and not for the whole world to know.” The room was vast, and ...y father motioned for the courtiers to leave and for the guards to move to the back of the room where they would not hear what I would say. He motioned me to come to him and held out his hand for the dagger.“If after I listen to you, you feel you need to kill yourself, I solemnly swear I will give it to you.”I proceeded to relate my private interview. ‘Is there anything else my Lairds?’ his words finalizing their thoughts. ‘No M’Lord, we’ll turn the prisoners o’er tae yer men and await yer decision. Thank ye, yer Lordship.’ Garreth said with suspicion in his tone, Grayson looking incredulously at him, not believing more shouldn’t be said. Garreth gave a short, quick bow of his head and turned to go. Grayson, stood bewildered, and hesitated to follow. The Earl’s guard opened the door for Garreth, who was moving quickly to it. At that instant,. If he wasn't interested, he wasn't interested. Everyone said goodnight at last and she removed the couch cushions and unfolded the bed tucked inside. It was where she slept every weekend. She paused for a moment when she heard David and Marney whispering from the kitchen.Words were hit and miss but she understood the gist. David was wondering where he should bunk for the night. Ronni had a wicked little thought then dismissed it quickly. He wasn't interested in her. No point thinking about it.. It was the kind of place a comic book nerd could love.A few days after our move, I began my junior year at the local highschool. Like the town, Clarksville High was clean and modern though notparticularly friendly. The end of my first day left me uptight anddisheartened. No one spoke to me; instead everyone swerved around me likeI was an obstacle to be avoided. Even the teachers acted annoyed.Friday arrived marking the end of my first week at Clarksville High and Istill had no friends. I was.