.jogging down the deserted hallway, i made my way to first block Monday morning with my yellow tardy slip because i overslept. just as i turned the co...ner into the main hallway i crashed into someone, papers scattering everywhere and she fell on her butt. naturally, i said 'i'm sorry ma'am, i didn't see you there' with a slight chuckle. a shy little voice spoke up. 'it's okay, i didn't see you either. wow, what a mess. sorry, i can be a little clumsy at times.' as i bent down to start picking. Things out there. We can’t hope to fight them all off.”“I know,” her husband acknowledged, glancing out the window at the shadowy figures banging on the sides of the house. “I’m trying to think of a way out, but I’m drawing a blank.”“Maybe I can try something?” Lisa Maria offered. “I can run outside and start the truck so you can hurry out and jump in.”“Honey, we’re not about to risk you venturing out. These things smell blood and will rip anything living apart. You got lucky before, but now. "I had so looked forward to getting to know her." Lyin' bitch. I was pretty sure she already knew everything she wanted to know about Sandi, including that we weren't married."Ah, she's out of town on a real estate deal" I replied, simply " I should explain, though, we aren't actually married. I just consider us as husband and wife for social purposes." I took a little sip of the 150 buck a bottle burgundy. "No reason at our age of following the strict social convention, after all. No real. And struck the ground.The impact shivered up my arm. I almost released my weapon as I stumbled forward. I fought to keep my balance. Another wave of dizziness beset me. A chain rattled. Something silver streaked off to my right and—Light exploded across my vision. My head erupted in pain and—Chapter Thirty-Five: Exhausted DesperationZanyiaEalaín hit the ground hard, struck by the weighted end of Keythivak's chain. The aoi si lay in a dark heap by the fire, her sword lying before her, arm.