They can’t wake her. Stacy’s taking her to the clinic. Finn, what if...”He pulled her tight. “It’ll be okay. Whatever it is, it’ll be okay...”William convinced his parents that he should stay home. He was afraid that they would think he was selfish or didn’t care, but he didn’t have a choice. Once they were all gone, he sent an email to Alistair, an almost-uncle who had dealings with the more-than-natural. If anyone could help them, it was Alistair.Alistair, Cynthia is sick or something. She. Little Amazon. The gift ... yours to use, and use freely. The strength of many lives ... bless your vessel. You are powerful ... hard to kill, and glory ... drawn to you as you it. But Ares will not care. And your life ... eternal torment ... Fates capture you.”“That won’t happen. Not if Andromeda succeeds.” Stop talking to the mask. Stop talking to the mask.The laughter returned, hushed and deep. “Only when ... sea runs red with blood ... will the sorceress’s ambitions be met.”“But—”“And when. Asa smiles lustfully and says: “Wanna a blow or try my special treat?” I reply, “Look what you have done to me. You have to do me something special!” Asa says, “Well, it is now near the end of our one-hour session. If you want something special, we have to extend for half an hour. Would that be okay, Yaki?” “No problem!” I reply. She picks up the phone and tells the front desk that we extend for half hour. Asa goes to the sofa and takes off all her clothes. When she comes back, I can see her. "I hung up the phone feeling pretty damn good. I hadn't really paid any attention to my salary since I was appointed vice president until I saw the first semi-monthly deposit in my account. I was certainly being paid like a vice president so I had to accept that I was confirmed in the role.Pete Thorpe showed up early Wednesday evening, arriving from the airport by cab. He greeted me enthusiastically, looking around and clearly approving of our accommodations."Jeez, Dex, this is great. This is.