We actually used more, but while we were resting, I regained some of it. I believe I cast the ice balls five times and the blades three times, plus a ...ock wall and fireball attack. That cut my mana down to around two thirds, so I should be okay to cast at least twenty more continuous spells. Mind you, though, each ball and blade casting was a single, but the attacks against the dragon would be multiple so it will have to depend on what I cast.”I nodded in response,”Okay, that will have to do. I came back out just as a police cruiser pulled up, lights on but no siren. As the officers from that vehicle walked up to us, a second one arrived. I’d left my handgun in the house, and now Julia gave me hers to tuck into my waistband, her robe having no pockets, not wanting to walk around with it in her hand with cops there. Three of them stood around Corey, looking down at him, while the fourth went back to his cruiser to call an ambulance.One of them nudged him with a toe. “This the guy. There was an undertone of impending doom in my case, but there was a building excitement in Jen and Bob.In the last few years Jen's parties had become two events in one. First there was food, drink, and socializing which was an important part of any party. Then after midnight those more faint of heart began to leave. By 2AM the number of people left was down to a handful. That handful was certain to engage in partying not covered by Emily Post.When one stayed past the witching hour, there were. "Hey John, remember me telling you that my wife wants to have another encounter with a woman? You know she really loves the taste of a woman." Oh fuck, Jim, you're making my dick hard just thinking about watching them."I tapped Kathy on the arm, looked back at the men, and whispered, "Do you want surprise our husbands and have sex with me tonight?"Kathy almost dropped her drink, "Oh God girl, you never told me you were interested in me. I love the idea, follow my lead honey, and let's continue.