Chapter 33: The Maca's CallLorenz was greeted by a wet, thong clad Daniel flinging himself up into his arms.
“Lug, y'all are going to knock me over one of these times.”
“I am nay lug.”
Lorenz grinned. “In my land it means a big, likeable guy: a man.” He set Daniel down. “Where's the Director?”
“I dinna, I think she thought I was nay to work since I am your laddie. So I went swimming.”
Lorenz put both hands on the boy's shoulders. “Wee Da, y'all are my laddie, but y'all still work when it's necessary. Go get dressed and come inside. Lesta will have dinner ready for us.
After the evening lessons, Daniel stood looking at Lorenz checking over the movement of kine, the calves born, and the feed needed. Daniel's hands were clasped behind his back and he considered the possible outcome of w
