"The phrase repeatedly played itself in his mind. He knew if he could just get past those words, he would be able to think clearly. However, his mind ...emained caught in the endless web of those five simple words."We dream of one another."Erik started as Raoul's voice interrupted the silent mantra resounding in his head."We are in luck! Here are the things you requested, ice and the juice of blood oranges! Now, let me see the Master at work. Show me how it is done, Erik!" Raoul smirked.Erik. "Isabelle... You need to understand the consequences that come with breaking the rules." he takes my other hand and pins it to my wrist, not without me putting up a fight, holding them together with one hand. I take in a deep breath of air ready to cry for help when I feel his free hand cover my mouth pressing tightly against my jaw, causing my mouth to close. Unintentional tears fell from my face as he runs his lips along the curve of my neck; my heart starts to race and I try squirming out of. Introductions over, the organisers dismissed us for the evening. David came over, extended his hand and warmly shook my hand.“Hi Christine, I’m David. I recognised you from the train, pleased to meet you. Now, tell me why is a pretty young lady from Leeds on a train from London to Chester?”I briefly explained I had been visiting my parents in London, before departing for the training course. He was easy to chat to and I asked him to call me Chris – it seemed less formal."Well, I hope we can get. ’ Ten minutes later, three police cars arrived at a house in total darkness. Superintendent Torrens decided to accompany this little expedition himself. He beckoned his sergeant forward, and there was a short, angry exchange with the gatekeeper, before the bleary-eyed man agreed to call the house. By then lights were beginning to come on inside. Three or four minutes passed before a woman’s voice answered. Only the Duty officer at Birmingham Central would have known that the thin sibilant.