Shania continued to tease Nick, smiling sweetly and warmly.

"Ma'am... I like you too. I've been watching you for a long time," Nick replied softly. It was true. Nick had long had feelings for Shania.

"Then tonight, but I have a request you must fulfill. Will you do it?"

"What is the request, ma'am?"

Nick was still nervous being so close to the woman he admired.

"I don't like Rossie. She's stolen Evan's attention. I want you to let the village girl and her father go tonight during the ...