Then we’re going to fly back to Charlotte on the 3rd and relax for a day before I have to go back to work.”“That’s a lot of travel in a short ...time,” she sympathized. “So, you decided not to take the transfer for sure?”“Yeah. I think you and I both know that my life is here,” I told her.“I take it that she’s back in town since you’re in such a good mood?” she asked quietly.“I got back yesterday,” Mel said sweetly, adding to the conversation for the first time. “I would have spoken up sooner, but. I didn't understand why she wasn't going to someone for anger management but Jana had refused to go to any of those because they were all group sessions. Since the appointment was for a couple, and Jana's issues were with men in general, my presence was required. We didn't have to be there until the following Monday, but something told me Jana wasn't looking forward to it. It could have been the sounds of her throwing things while she was on the phone or maybe even her adamant declarations that. This wasn’t helping things any. “Master, may this girl … count for her, please?” What the hell was I thinking? From his look I was fully expecting to be placed beside her for the same dose she was getting. “So be it.” I was almost too shocked as I stammered out my appreciation before the cane resumed its slow measured beat across Mistress Julia’s backside, easily visible welts raising themselves angrily. I counted loudly, choking back my own sobs, wanting to rush over to her, to comfort. " We should think about including Ronan's cadets in the basic teaching," Macro opined. "Who says they won't need numbers and writing in their future, or even knowledge of the laws?"All eyes turned to the four cadets. One of them, Evias, stood and bowed."My Prince, Commander Ronan's wife teaches us the use of quill and abacus." She does? That is excellent. Perhaps Anais can find out to what level. Teichi may even help at the Civilian Academy too."Anais nodded. "I can ride to the Academy this.