.. they had the Seven-Pointed Star cut into their foreheads. They were a new branch of the Faith Militant, the Sparrows. Clearly, some of those had es...aped and started the whole mess all over, but how many adherents were there? Well, they were in for a nasty surprise. They might still want to seize power, but I wouldn’t make it easy for them. In the meantime, I had to keep Margaery Tyrell, my wife, safe from these religious zealots.“Just to be safe, I’m taking you back with us. I won’t take any. " I'm sorry I screwed up your love life." Yeah, that happened too." Jeff, I hate that I lied to you. Somehow I ended up hating you instead. Then it seemed so easy to attack you. I convinced myself that it would be a good thing to do. I think you know how sorry I am."Jeff's heart melts, "Yeah. I forgive you Logan. We need to quit hating so we can get on with healing. Let's hug." 48 BOND 'N BEYOND Summer slips by quickly. Rachael gets home from work Friday, glowing ear to ear. Sean radiantly. "It is not my money!" Alex said desperately. "There are the two women."The Mexican cop picked his nose, then wiped his hand down the seam of his gray slacks. "Madre de dios!" The detective threw up his hands. "How can you take two mujeres, school teachers, to a place like that?" I didn't take them, they took me!"The detective gave Alex a quizzical eye, but said nothing. There had been a recent shakeup in Tijuana and the new mayor was busy saying he would clean up the police force. He had. I think we should feed our wizard. I'm empathic you know."Taking Swarta's arm the Lady Derwen walked me to see the cook and made sure I ate a big breakfast. Swarta making a point to tell the cook, "A man needs his strength to fulfill all his duties as a provider, and clan lord to a bunch of women." The cook knew her meaning and gave me a double portion.I asked if there was any word from Palus. Swarta nodded and said a messenger arrived after dawn and she is well. The tonic has eliminated her.