We moved into his house and Mom and Dad married three months later. For my ninth birthday, Mom and Dad took me to the shelter and I was allowed to pic... out my own puppy. His mother was in the cage with him and four other puppies and it was love at first sight for both of us. I named him Rocky.They also did their best to make a little brother or sister for me. Alas, that was not to be.Mom got sick when I was twelve. She tried to shrug it off at first, then blame it on something going around the. “Indeed, Arch! We’ve delayed too long; we could have set up training via the mundane governments special forces, some form of rapid reaction group to hit the Sidhe especially hard on Tír na nÓg as well as assist the Seelie Court regain the initiative rather than the hit and run stuff they’re doing.”“Bloody Hermes, long may he remain in a coma.”Morgana simply shrugged. Mage Hermes’ deterioration had come as a terrible shock to the Council and his current condition could only be described as. Will I get to travel First Class on every trip?" Yes. I tried to save a few bucks once. I had the middle seat on a plane filled with people going to an Overeaters Anonymous convention. During the first leg of the flight, I wasn't sure if I would die from suffocation or being crushed. On the second leg, I was sure I would be gassed to death. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Certainly not someone as valuable as you."Miranda took that as a compliment – until it occurred to her that she really had. She trembled, hoping he did not notice her tremors.Grief and injury tumbled in turmoil beneath his head scarf. Relief and regret broke through as the woman tended his wounds. His humble cloth glistened with blood. Flies landed on it and nourished themselves. He shouted passion, delirious sympathy and desire overwhelmed him. He loved her. He wanted her. She assured him. She loved him. She wanted him. She wept.Through my leaves, the man looked toward his god for mercy. Warm light sprinkled upon.