'I wish to speak with you!' Alexa said to Hector after their meal and Mildred took the pups upstairs to their room to prepare them for bed. She enjoyed staying with them. It more than compensated for the time she missed with her own daughter Alexa.

'Come into my study then!' he said, leading the way.

'I am happy that everything went well with the meeting of the clan heads today and I pray for a successful Press Conference tomorrow', Alexa started. Hector nodded.

Alexa chose her words carefully. ' I saw your parents walking the garden this afternoon and I hope they were able to put aside their differences...