The others tried to stop him once and he almost destroyed them without even breaking a sweat. He was always the most powerful of all of us, except for...the fallen one. And if you have even half of his power then I don’t think the others will be willing to risk a fight.”“Alright, in that case, let’s go.”“hold on a second, you said there was a price to be paid for gaining the knowledge, what price?”“the recipient of his power must continue on and finish the mission the ancient died for.”“and what. He got up and headed for thedoor.“Wait!” she shouted as he was walking down the street.He stopped and she ran up to him.“I know I haven’t seen a lawyer yet, Portia,” he said.“Don’t ask me why.”“I feel so bad for you, Eugene,” she said. He looked ather, and her eyes were moist.“OK, fine, Portia,” he said. “I’m not blaming you forrepresenting Audrey. She’s your friend. But I shouldn’tbe talking to you.. At the park, they pulled into the last spot vacant and got out. Taking her hand he led her across the open area to the tree line and a small foot path that took them deeper into the parks shaded trails. The warm breeze ruffled her hair and causing her to shiver. ‘Are you alright?’ he asked turning to face her. ‘I’m fine,’ barely getting the words out before he dropped a gentle kiss on her lips. Leading her deeper into the recesses of the park. The trail followed a quietly babbling stream they. I take a deep gulp, a breath in, feel my stomach rising and falling. He didn’t sit next to me because he wanted this seat, I tell myself. He sat next to me because he saw me stretching, saw my enjoying myself. And I was going to enjoy myself even further. I place a hand on his knee. He freezes. Fuck. I’m actually doing this. Holy shit. I keep my hand there. ‘Hey,’ he says. ‘Hey’, I say. I’m not going to let this get awkward. ‘There are so many empty seats. Why did you sit here?’ ‘I liked the.