Cecilia and Terri walked slowly back to the library. They wanted to take their time and give Lady Gayle enough time to send Beatrice away. Cecilia had not seen Beatrice since she snatched her off Jonathon. Of course, she knew that Beatrice was still angry about it by the way she looked at her when she entered the library. 

　　“It’s going to be okay. Lady Gayle won’t let her touch you,” Terri said to comfort her. 

　　“But what about when I am not around ...