Twelve
When I woke up, the whole odd night was on my mind. I’d had my first date. Not only that, it had been with Lazlo. If it hadn’t been for the boxing match, the near kidnapping, and the weird magic attack, it would have been a pleasant night, especially with the hot make-out session. That was certainly on my mind more than any of the other events.
I dressed and headed down to the dining room to grab some breakfast. I stopped in the hallway when I heard the raised voices of Maeve and Lazlo.
“Mother, it simply isn’t necessary. You’re overreacting. I’m fine, and no one was hurt.”
“Stop being such an arrogant brat, Lazlo. You’ll do as I say. I’m calling Penelope’s parents today to arrange it. Military service or not. The sooner, the better. You need a woman who can control you, one who
