That’s what wives do.’ He stood up. Wives? They were married? She didn’t have a ring on, he’d have noticed that. Who was he kidding, of course...she met a new guy by now. But married? He felt like puking. To busy himself, he cleaned up the table. He really needed to talk with Megan. ‘I will leave during the day.’ Max heard himself say. ‘Good, the less you are here the better.’ Jordan flipped off the light and went upstairs. Max went in the bedroom and closed the door. He stripped down to his. What's left we'll drop off at that shelter for battered women on the way to the airport."Frank nodded.Greg flipped open a cell phone and dialed."It's clear. You can come in now," he said. He had not wanted anyone witnessing what he did to Carson or how he'd disposed of the body. Except Frank. Greg trusted Frank with his life. He could probably trust the other members of his team, but probably didn't cut it.Greg set the heavy bag on the kitchen table. Fifty, sixty pounds, Greg figured. He opened. I don’t realize your already here and that you have been watching me and talking to me for the past 2 and a half hours. I then turn to you, and tell you that I don’t think he is coming (never suspecting that my ever obedient slave is actually my best friend). I say I want to go home and indulge myself with ice cream if you would like to join me. We finally get to mine and as I open the door, you grab me around my waist pulling me back against you, as you whisper in my ear, “Time to do as. If you run out of arrows, I’ll give you more. Now move!”They raced up the stairs as fast as they could. Noah was struggling under the effort of hauling Oath and everything they both carried, and he had to hold the torch as well. Ahead of him, Beth was raining arrows down on the two monsters to the best of her ability. They seemed aware of the poisoned tips and were keeping a safe distance, but they were still following them up. They started swinging at Noah and Beth with their tentacles, trying.