My head lulls back. Wet hair tickles the top of my swaying heiney. A quiet, contented breath escapes my parted lips. Warmth spreads from my core as my...hands travel up my chest to the hollow of my throat. I wrap my fingers around the base of my elongated neck, squeezing gently. A quick thrill at the strength they bare. The song ends. I open my eyes to darkness. The silence is euphoric. Suddenly struck by the fact that I’m alone with myself, a ragged breath consumes me. Elated by the knowledge. If she’s still not showing signs of changing when we get to the hospital, then we’ll go from there.”I rubbed the back of my neck as I thought about that. “The only problem is, Serenity can’t hang around all day if she is going to end up changing. Because if she starts transforming, she won’t be able to control it. At least, not for the first hour or so. And I also don’t want to leave her by herself in case she ends up doing what you did.”Gabriella frowned. “Yeah, that might be an issue for. So one Easter Sunday after Church he took them out into the mostenchanted part of the Enchanted Forest until they came to a mighty oakenoak tree which was made of oak."This tree that which you behold before your eyes is a very powerful andmagic tree. Do you know why this is so, dear grandchildren of mine, Dannyand Manny?" Is it a Transbike Tree?" queried Lonnie."Why no," chuckled the kindly oldster, "But that is an excellent idea fora story, or a few dozen virtually identical stories. This, oh. When?"Yvette looked at me but if Alex was willing anyway, I figured I might as well go along with it. She likely would never let it drop if I didn't. I went back to eating but I'd lost all appetite already."Fine. Uh, anytime. When's good for you?"They worked out the details. Later, he tried to discuss it with me but I shut him down. "It's cool. Do what you want." I kissed him because I knew my tone was pretty harsh. "Really, it's cool." He shrugged and went back to watching the game.Every.