Fabienne enjoyed it when my mother begged us for this wicked treatment. She felt it was a sign that my mother genuinely embraced the life of a disgust...ing whore and house pet because she profoundly wished to atone for her past behavior.It became increasingly clear that no matter how harsh the conditions that were heaped upon my mother, she would ask for even harsher conditions. My mother’s diet consisted mostly of stale bread and water. She lost weight, and her ribs were visible through her. "I wasn't born to scum," Cade tightened his jaw. "If you want to see scum, go take a look in the mirror."Drake stood up and lunged toward Cade; but Gary quickly intervened, grabbing Drake's shoulder and coaxing him to sit back down in his chair. Then Gary turned toward Cade. "What do you want Harrison?"Cade eyed Garrison Holmes the Fourth. "So I see you're still hiding behind Drake Pennington's skirts, the same way your grandfather hid behind Drake's grandfather. At least my grandmother left. Let me know when they are awake, and I can see them."Kala turned and started to walk to the doors and stopped. Turning she looked at the medical personal."Hear me now. No word that the Admiral is alive is to be leaked out. I will root out these assassins, but will need all your help. When you can, you will move the Admiral to his quarters. Do I make myself clear?" Yes you do Kala and I agree. My staff will follow your orders on this," Molly said as she looked at her friend."Thank you,. Maybe if she could get to a tree? The forest was mostly tall pines - too high for the wolves to climb but she might just be able to, out of sheer desperation.Taking a moment to think, she undid her boots, losing precious seconds on the straps and buckles as one of the more daring wolves climbed steadily towards her, nearly within reach.Raising a boot in her hand, she hurled it down at the closest wolf as hard as she could, quickly followed by the other. Seizing her chance, she turned and slid.