"Alpha Kanon Zephrathon, to what do I owe this unexpected visitation?" I humbly bowed in a gesture of respect. "Can we take this somewhere more private?" he demanded in a solid voice. I strolled out of the library with a confident smile on my face, and he followed closely behind. As we walked side by side, I could feel the warmth of the afternoon sun on my skin, and the sound of our footsteps echoed through the quiet street. "To be quite honest, I am very disappointed. I expected more from you, Meghan. At least a phone call with a response to my proposal," he anguished. "I gave you my final response the day you visited. What made you think I would have changed my mind?" I said sternly. "I am willing to give you everything you ever dreamed of. I am offering you an opportunity to become

