“Thanks.” I mumbled, trying to hide the grin that threatened to crease my stoic aspect. Much to my chagrin, I flexed my muscles. I should be allow...d to show off my physique every once in a while. I’d spent a lot of time perfecting it, after all. The wind shifted. It wasn’t something I’d normally notice but in the instance, it was hard to ignore. I caught a whiff of her or rather, her fragrance or pheromones or whatever it was she exuded. It was subtle, unlike the effect it had on my manhood.. Still I wasn't sure what he knew and what if any understanding we could come to and to make it work.I went back to County Seat to wait for the next move. It seemed to me that it was their move next. I didn't want The Brit caught up in the cross fire. That being the case I stopped at his place first to give him a heads up.I was at the far end of the bar drinking a dark draft, when Brit finally got everyone settled down. He knew something was wrong for sure. He finally looked at me and asked, "So. " Whatever," I said.Part way through practice Coach Caffrey usually switched the first team and second team defenses around. We were going to practice against the second string. I figured the other shoe would fall momentarily. I think George knew something was coming, but not when it was going to happen. The third play was a power run up the center. I was supposed to block out on the cornerback. At the snap, I went for my block. He grabbed me, turned me around and said, "Watch."Both defensive. “Grandma what is it?” Amanda asked in the softest whisper she could manage between waves of fear and near panic. Something was going on just past the doorway, and for the first time in her life, she wondered if her very existence is about to end. Hanna followed Charity out the door, and Amanda sees the glow of death dealing magic enshroud the hands of Charity as she prepares to engage in magical battle. ***************Charging into the front area of the shop, hands blazing with the killing.