The door to his office was closed, but not locked. His office was easy to find because it was the only one with light showing under the door. Motionin... Amalie to stand back, I tried to open the door quietly, but it squeaked, and the man looked up at me when I stepped into the room.He pulled a gun from a shoulder holster and pointed it at me. He said in Arabic, "Who are you? How dare you disturb me in my private office?" Amalie understood him, of course, and she mentally translated what he said. I was glad to know that no one would be able to see us from another apartment.“The view is awesome” I said as I came walked back in. At that instant I enjoyed again the rear view of his very sexy, almost naked body as he stood by the bar pouring our drinks.“What would you like?” he asked politely.I wanted to say “You!”, but I refrained from giving me away so anxiously.“I could totally use a glass of water” I quickly finally said. “Water? You got it”“Thank you.” I replied. Then, went out to. Timing is everything.I've missed the last three and I'm sure as hell not going to make the same mistake. The wall shrinks twice in quick succession, pinching my hold. It's stifling but the nerve endings nearby fire electricity into the water and it simultaneously excites and calms me.It's like everything is coiled, ready, spring-loaded, and time slows. There's a deep vibration far above me. Almost a growl of satisfaction. I nearly lose my grip at the sharp crack outside. Sounds like a whip, and. Reading it will allow you to access our magic for one spell. It will enable you to ace your exam." Hughes patted me on the shoulder and concluded, "I trust you with that, my friend. I know you will do the proper thing."My time with the great man was over. He turned and walked back to the group of people he was originally talking to, leaving me with Graham.Graham stood there with this smug smile on his face, like he knew he had me. But he didn't. Whatever you think of me, I would never go for.