I also noticed it had been freshly painted and had a new carpet.The housekeeper had dinner cooking. The fresh bread smelled wonderful. I was really gl...d to see that Brooke seemed to handle returning well. I knew Erin had the Southampton's house ready, if staying at Roselawns were a problem for Brooke. I hoped they would be able to continue at Roselawns.When I finished unloading Erin's truck, I found Will was on the phone with someone in the W & R office. I sneaked in a quick call to Heather's. The only response he received from her was whimpers and moans.“Do you know why you were punished, Silky?” he finally asked.“Yes Master,” she replied in a small voice.Smack! Again on her ass, “Well, why?”Gritting her teeth against the swat she replied, “Because I disobeyed and moved without permission.”Another swat. “I don’t like your tone. Never address me like that again. You will always talk to me with total respect in your voice. Do you understand?”Making an effort to sound respectful and. Just as he entered the forest, he heard her screaming, riding in the direction, he roared with anger as he saw Kurlew throw her to the ground and fall on her ripping her clothes and pulling at her skirts. Swinging down from the saddle Collin pulled his sword and advanced on Kurlew, Kurlew looked up and saw Collin sword drawn and leapt to his feet, Mathew came running through the tree's puffing and panting, he stopped dead when he saw Collin and leaning back against a tree, slide down to catch. I opened my arms and she came into them for a hug."Thanks. I needed that," she said as she left.I noticed Donna was just standing quietly at the door. I turned to Bob and said, "Well, I hope this will do. It's not much, but what can I say?"He laughed and said, "John, I don't know if I can work in such dreary conditions."We sat and talked a few minutes about the upcoming honeymoon trip."Everything should be okay. The funds you wanted will be ready Friday. I have made sure you won't have any.