She was gleeful and praised me which exhilarated me. Along the way, other things changed. I was beginning to see how royal and special and wealthy and... aristocratic and superior the Jupiters actually were and I was beginning to understaind more what Athena had said about the privilege to be in her personal service. Others in my Socialite peer group worshiped the Jupiters and they envied anyone in intimate service to any Jupiter and I began to also feel especially honored. So, when that pride one. " "Okay, what's going on?" "I haven't slept since we came back home. All I keep thinking about is you. I lay awake, wanting you." "Okay. What are you thinking?" "I was wondering, we're you serious when you said you'd leave Kyle?" "Jordan, it's more than a divorce. There's kids, your friendship, and that's-" "I understand. I'm willing to lose a friend for a wife, I'd care for the kids too. I understand all the implications of the decision to leave. I was just needing-" "Don't you dare finish. Ronnie sat back and thought about the possibilities. For the first time throughout this horrible situation, he felt hopeful. He knew how capable he could be.Plus, the government owed him. They knew he put it all on the line when he took the stand. He’d been so damn scared he’d almost pissed himself. If not for the two Marshals flanking him, he’d have run. When they called his name, he took the stand. After a few minutes, he’d dared a glimpse at Mr. Hanslein. Klaus’s dad had stared right through. Beth's hands and face were tense andshe was biting her lower lip. "Remember what I told you," Ann urged.Alexis grasped a dress hanger to his chest. "P- p- please Mom, may I?"Finally, he had said it."I don't know what to think. But, if that's what you want," Beth paused,"I'll be supportive, dear."The floor had not collapsed. Mom approved. Alexis was trembling asBrianna led him back toward the fitting rooms. "Take it easy. I told youit would be OK."Alexis closed the booth door and started taking.