She had just completed yet another day of classes, and had actually responded nicely to the occasional male who attempted to flirt with her. She thoug...t it was rather funny actually, how earnest they seemed to be. It was rather flattering, especially since the vast majority of opening lines had to do with her musical skills rather than her body.She opened the door to her room, and just as immediately shut it. She had caught a vision of Mallory, naked, and in bed with a male. There was a quick. Ian, in a moment of panic, cowered and closed his eyes.“Please don’t!”“Answer me.”“None.”“That’s right. How many times that you’ve fought me have resulted in more pain?”Ian lay with his eyes closed on the pillow, whimpering and shuddering.Silas grabbed his jaw, and his eyes snapped open.“All of them,” he whispered.“Good answer. For the test,” he said, dropping Ian’s face again, “open your mouth.”Ian hesitated, but eventually laid back and opened his mouth, clenching his eyes shut tightly.“Good. They picked them out and I produced Mom’s credit card to pay for them. The money to pay the card was plentiful, so I didn’t worry about it. They were both pleased and looking forward to getting them.“I had something else I wanted to talk to you both about,” I said, sitting them on the bed. “I want to know how I can help with college. I know you’re both working jobs to help pay for it. I want to put a stop to that so you can focus completely on school. We can pay for books and supplies, tuition. Emily raised her right eyebrow. “So she did give you a show?” “She hangs her clothes up on the porch to dry.” “Sun-dried clothing is the best way to go. But usually you don’t hang your unmentionables out there, at least the good stuff. Women reserve viewing for special moments with someone special.” “Unless you’re living with them.” “Well, small apartments do challenge the feminine mystique. No space for a boudoir.” “I didn’t think you did such things.” “You’d be surprised at what I do, Gary..