”I wasn’t expecting Dex to admit everything like that, and the way he was so forceful and definite about fucking my wife gave me a sexual thrill. ... knew that his lawyers, no matter how good they are, couldn’t get the outcome he stated, but I didn’t want to divorce Deni anyway. I still loved her and wanted to be part of her life, even if my best friend had moved in on me. I thought it was best that I not say any more about the situation with Dex, at least not until I got home and had a chance to. I almost thought the deal had been blown and I would be shot.The judge got pretty worked up in her closing speech. She went on for about fifteen minutes lecturing me on my evil. She said I should serve a minimum of twenty-five years for my horrific crime.Newspaper editors and crowds of angry people outside the prison have worse punishments in mind for me. The torrent of their angry words pretty much washes over me. They publish lists of victims with black borders. They scream that I shouldn't. To have both gifts is too much for a mortal. You have chosen well."Oliver woke under a tree. He immediately checked his surroundings. The life in the forest behaved normally. Squirrels ran about the ground collecting seeds and eating. Birds flew from branch to branch. He stood, expecting to see the squirrels flee and the birds fly away. They remained unconcerned about his presence. He was still one with his surroundings, able to move through a natural environment as though he was part of it. ”“Thank you Ms. Robinson, I’ll let you know if I find anything.” Markus informed her as he bid his goodbye and left, time was of the essence right now. He didn’t know what was going on, but if his worst fears were true, then Jessica and his family were kidnapped and were in danger. But if they were kidnapped, why hasn’t there been any ransom for their safe return? There were too many questions and not many answers. He had to work quickly to find his family and make sure that they were.