’ A ferocious roar coming from outside the window interrupted us, she jumped up and retreated to the doorway, ‘Come on,’ she said. I followed, b...t then held her at the door standing between her and the window where the terrible howling was now accompanied by the sound of claws scraping on stone and the flapping of large leathery wings. ‘What is it?’ I asked. ‘Barga, a flying baboon.’ ‘Nice.’ It filled the large window arch, howling, red eyes glowing in the dark, powerful jaws slobbering over. Watch the game. Figure out what Sarnia is doing. If you see something, don’t be afraid to tell me about it.“Girls, we are going to live or die on the strength of the offense. As Beth said, we can give up seven goals, as long as our offense can score at least eight. Midfield and defense: If you find yourself in possession of the ball, look upfield. We’re going to speed-demon Sarnia to death. And when the speed demons cannot get the job done, they’ll pass it back to Rhee, to Beth, to Rathi, and. I did not want to compound her fears."Grace are you all right?" I asked from near the trees, hidden in a veil of shadows.I heard her sniffle. "Yes. Thank you. Where did you come from?"I ignored her question and came up behind her to help her up, keeping her back to me. "Are you hurt?" No." she tried to brush the dust and dirt that had gathered on her skirt, torn white blouse and hair."Can you make it home without me?" I insisted. I had work to do. I glanced around and wondered if she would ask. ‘David, you’re so funny. We both know that you’d never hurt me and we both know you’d sacrifice yourself in a second for me or Kela. Am I right?’ I started to reply, but I never had the chance. Hosi covered my mouth with hers. Her hands in my hair pulled me to her as her tongue wrestled with mine. I had never seen such passion, even in Hosi who was by far the most passionate and most loving woman I had ever known. We kissed for almost five minutes, swapping spit until I broke it and looked up. .