Gwayne, Thomas and their mates were covered in blood though Ambrose hoped none of it was theirs. Roth, Gregor, Twitty, and Glenna were also covered i...n blood though he knew none of them had been injured. Ambrose nodded to all of them, then was shocked when all of them bowed to him. "For the glory of the Realm we have victory today." Roth stated as the rest of them nodded. "I am glad the realm is still here to protect. Though it is a shame that my coward of an uncle was so afraid to be here. I let out a deep sigh as she sat down. “What’s wrong Henry? You seem dejected today,” Beth asked showing concern. “I’m just a little down today. I have just been so lonely lately,” I said sadly. She came over and hugged me into her full bosom. “Tell momma all about it,” Beth cooed stroking my head softly. “I have just been without a woman’s touch for so long,” I sighed. “I feel your pain baby. Mark barely looks at me these days,” Beth said as she released my head and sat back down. “I. "Beatrice nodded. This wasn't an arrangement she wanted to be party to. It wasn't that she couldn't afford it. What troubled her was the consequence of entering into any agreement of this kind with a human. There really was only one solution."You could have demanded so much more," she said teasingly."Really, doll?" said Beatrice's prospective pimp. "It is a percentage. I expect complete honesty from you." And what should I call you?" Al. That's my name. Al." Nice name, Al. Is there any way I. That, at least,should bring him some consolation.’ Leanne sighed. ‘If there is some other way I could help, I might – I might consider it. But this, meeting with him -‘ she shook her head. ‘There’s a roof over his head and food on the table, and he has me.’ Melissa gestured self-consciously. ‘It’s not much, but it’s all he needs, or so he tells me.’ Leanne noticed she was playing with the thin silver ring on her third finger, and took a closer look. ‘You said you were his fiancé – when are.