Pamela frowned. “Just why
are they asking us to take in this woman?”
“Because Alaine has
emergency business to attend to and he wants to take Chantal with him.”
“And this woman is incapable
of staying there by herself? God knows Alaine has enough servants.”
“Under normal circumstances,
I’d agree with you. However her case is different. Do you remember Roque?”
“Of course I do. He was one
of my favorites. I was terribly distressed when I heard what…” Pamela looked
Rian. “Oh no. You are not bringing that
woman into our house, not after what
she did. She’s insane. Think of the boys if nothing else.”
“From what Alaine has said
she’s changed since Roque’s death.”
“I seriously doubt that.”
“My love, please. At least
give her a chance. I trust Alaine’s judgment. He wouldn’t ask it if he thought
she was still a danger. As for the boys, they’ll only be here for a few more
days at most.”
Pamela gave Rian a
suspicious look. “Exactly when is she due here…my love?”
“Well…Promise you won’t kill
me.”
“Rian!”
“Tonight. I’m sorry but it is an emergency.”
“So I’m supposed to baby sit
this woman?” She glowered at him.
“No, just be her friend.
She’s been through hell and is still feeling the pangs of guilt and remorse,
even though it was a year ago that it happened.”
Pamela huffed in annoyance.
“If she gives me any trouble, or even looks sideways at you, Rian, I’ll see to
it that she spends the rest of her time locked in her room.”
Rian chuckled. “She is a
vampyre, and for all that’s she a young one, still quite powerful thanks to
Roque being her Sire. I think she’d manage to escape.”
“She is still our guest and
she will behave.”
“Yes, my dear. I shall see
to it that she understands. Now if you don’t mind I suggest we prepare for her
arrival.”
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