I could genuinely tell Shauna had no remembrance of the guy, even when he went to hug her she awkwardly hugged him back. As they sat and talked I coul...d tell she was asking questions due to the surprised look on her face. As we was talking back I saw her put her hand over her mouth in a gasp and then they stood and hugged as if they were old friends. The hour went by and he ended up leaving. When i caught up with Shauna she explained who Mark was. An old acquaintance from years before she met me. I think I noticed you at breakfast this morning,’ he went on. I said nothing. I felt mildly annoyed at being disturbed and did not want company. I certainly did not want to hear an American voice. I willed him to just leave me alone, continued to smoke my cigarette and stared at my feet. I cringed further as I sensed him sit down next to me on the grass. ‘What is wrong?’ he asked. There was an uncomfortable silence. He did not move however. ‘I was in love with a man once,’ I whispered. . If he retracted his statement he would be admitting treason. If he picked up the glove he would be challenging Lord Aaron to honor combat to the death. Either way he was finished. Lord Beadle did the only thing he could.Falling to his knees, he looked up clasped his hands together and screamed, "My Lord Malachi, your servant is in peril and requires your assistance." And I will gladly give it," a booming voice filled the court, as Lord Malachi, the God of Thieves materialized into view.The God. I didn’t realize you had company.” He quickly removed his worn cowboy hat in a show of good manners.“Oh, hey, Jake, no worries. We just got in.” Tom introduced Keisha to Jake Shupe, the caretaker of his ranch while he was away on the road.Keisha smiled politely, “Hi, nice to meet you, Jake.”Jake smiled back charmingly. He noticed the expensive luggage in the entryway. “Should I take her bags to the guest room?” he offered.“Thanks, but I’ll be taking them up to my room,” Tom said.Keisha noticed.