And I'm harder to kill than they are," said Jaden with out any mirth.Gail agreed to go, but the whole time she kept looking around wide eyed and scare..., like someone was going to jump out and grab her at any minute.Jaden true to his word walked with his arms around her the whole way there. Thankfully she lived close to Aaron and Gemma.Once they were there, Gail was shocked at how Darla looked.Darla had lost some of her weight. She ate only when her parents fed her, but she was obviously not. This is everything I’ve wanted, but can I handle it? He seems so assured and confident. Why am I suddenly unsure? As if sensing the anxiety that’s beginning to creep through my veins, Patrick gently rolls me over onto my side, caressing my cheek. His expression is warm and compassionate. He idly brushes an errant hair off of my forehead and behind my ear, sending a shiver through me. “It’s been a crazy night, hasn’t it sweetheart?” “It has…but…it’s been incredible for me; so special. Thank. I got home around 7 and turned on the news. Good day for the stock market, lousy day for my ball team. Oh well, there was always tomorrow right? I sat there and zoned out, the TV droning away just beyond my hearing. Did I even notice the black and gold heels before now. Those legs, well of course she’d have dynamite legs, she’s a dancer. When she turned to leave the office her skirt hugged her backside like it was painted on. The dark eyes bored into me making me very nervous, they were both. He also knew the man's secrets.The soldier was middle aged at the very least and perhaps a bit older. His long, curling black hair was thinning at the crown of his head and his swarthy unshaven face bore the signs of long years of service. While he was still lean and tall where others his age would have been fat, it was clear to even Father Gerome that the man was well past his prime. The rough, wiry frame that supported the man had softened around the edges. Still the soldier wore a chest.