She tried to cover up her naked form but was faced with little success being fully occupied with dodging the thrown missiles.A very bored looking anci...nt fellow with a large medallion around his neck to signify some authority of sorts read a scroll in a halting and falsetto voice that cause me to smile even though the circumstances seemed quite serious."Be it known that on the 13th day of February in the year of our Lord 833, the witch Marie Medici is sentenced to public flogging of two score. Jacob spotted Ann Marie across the football field.She waved and then headed over to see him."Thanks for your help today," she said. If she had any inclination to hug him, the cloud of oil that hung over him warded her away."It's my pleasure," Jacob replied.They shared an uncomfortable silence."I don't suppose you're hungry," Ann Marie said. "How about we go get some real food?" I can't go out like this," he replied."C'mon," she coaxed. "My treat." Let me go home and shower first," he said after. He yanked them from her body, lifting her hips from the ground with the force of his motion. What was left of her clothing was in tatters as he advanced on her. He removed his robe without breaking his stride. She blinked her eyes rapidly, trying to clear the blurred screen her unshed tears created. His shoulders were broad and his chest and arms defined by the outline of muscles. He reached down and grabbed her hair in his hand, pulling her to her knees and toward him. He tilted her head back. I was a little shocked to hear her say that but she informed me that she didn't think we were right for each bit was trying to be supportive anyway. She then began to tell me that her parents were going to let her have a swim party at her house since they left so abruptly after school was out."Sure I can come, but I'll need a new swimsuit. Last year's doesn't fit anymore," I said."Perfect," she responded. "I don't have one either so mom is going to drop me off at the mall on her way in to the.