Why it took me an entire week and an hour of looking like an idiot to figure it out I really did not know. ‘Okay.’ I said softly as I looked away ...rom him. I was wet and cold and feeling more miserable by the minute. I really didn’t want to look at his face and see those eyes that fascinated me so much…. They were what had gotten me into trouble in the first place. ‘It’s okay.’ I repeated. I took a deep breath and another step back, my eyes still trained on some unknown spot on the floor. ‘But…. A couple of them are rough but they will make it. Clean up before you call home, Jenny will chain you to the desk if you call home looking like that,” Andy replied. “I have two people taking pictures; I figured you may need them for the investigation and hearings.”“10-4 - tell the reporters half an hour and I will make a statement,” I replied.I headed to clean up as best as I could; the bullet-proof vest would join the souvenirs in my office at home. I washed my face as gently as I could; I. Instead he felt her soft finger touch his lips. "Its time," said the witch.He blinked his eyes, "time for what?" he breathed heavily."It is time to go. You cannot keep a girl waiting," she answered as she helped the dazed boy out of his chair.Cale allowed Kendra to lead him out through the curtains to the front of the shop his mind slowly clearing as he walked. Once they reached the front the witch turned and smiled at him."You will met her very soon. Try not to be nervous," she said again with. . at least not at the dinner table.Stacey sat down with a cup of coffee and watched me eat.I engulfed the delicious food. A few minutes later the plate was empty."My, but you were hungry," Stacey said in astonishment."Sorry," I answered sheepishly. "That was delicious," I added."Macy is a great cook, even if it pains me to say so." A wry smile crossed her face. "Old coot," she whispered in a conspiratorial tone.I smiled."So what brings you out in this no-man's land?"I wiped my mouth and took a.