Her cell phone rang. She pulled it out. He was just under two miles from the cottage. “Hi…Janelle, right?” he asked. “Yes…who’s this?” s...e said and he told her. “Ohhhhhh okay, hi Darrell. Did you find the cottage?” He said he wasn’t there yet but the directions were “impeccable.” She smiled. “I thought you’d like them. I sure hope you have a wonderful time,” she went on to say and then added, without saying it, because I want us to.” She was wearing her new and quite exclusive looking lace. And of the two leaders of the Black Horns tribe, Kardelion, regardless of how much hate he had for big brother, would not dare to go after my or little sister's life without Karns's consent. Besides, Kardelion was aware that the vindictiveness in Karns's heart was far more potent than his. Sooner or later, Karns was bound to retaliate. There was no need for Kardelion to go through the trouble in addition to risk angering His Valor Ozeyn".Kartius explained his hypothesis."Karns used his. Strong men have sometimes made big mistakes." Joe, I want to help. I HAVE to help!"He beamed at her. "You already have. I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for you. I ... I'd pretty much given up on the whole thing until I met you. You gave me something to fight for again." I don't understand."He reached over and put a hand on her bare knee. "Tomorrow. I'll tell you tomorrow." They rode in silence for a minute. "Let's change the subject, shall we? You had something you wanted to tell me last. "I slept with Susan last night. We were discussing the wedding ceremony and the reception details. It was a little weird not having you next to me but at the same time, Susan and I do have a special bond." I'm glad. She is special to me as well. I'll be leaving shortly for Phoenix. Bobby will be here any minute and we'll be meeting Lisa and George at the airport." By the way, Donna is adorable. If she is as good a bodyguard as her body is, then you'll be in good hands." Do I detect a hint of.