"I did not come down to the gymnasium merely to watch a new girl being trained - I needed to speak with you in confidence, Stephen."That bought Stephe...'s attention. Why would the Organization's closest master to Saint Peter's throne seek him out? "Do you think I am in need of a priest, monsignor? I am not looking for absolution..." Have you ever heard of something called 'Ordo de Terminus Crucis'?"The fact that he was whispering although they were alone in the observation lounge intrigued. In war, there is no weapon more devastating than panic. Deadlier than any blade, more contagious than any disease, panic is the ultimate tool of destruction. Panic infects the body, sapping it of all strength; it infects the mind, overriding all logical thought. As the Arkadian warriors in the back ranks looked back over the beach, at the carnage being wrought in their rear, fear of being surrounded quickly turned into outright panic. The only avenue of escape was the boats. As the first. .. why am I not surprised? It isopen. Silent as a cockroach, I wind my way into your inner sanctuary. Openingmy black bag I rummage through a small collection of ski masks choosing thebright red one. The color of blood, perhaps it would remind you of the dangerousline you have crossed this night. Also removing a set of steel handcuffs anda coil of rope, I creep to your bedroom door. Yes girl, the door has been welloiled; it opened silently allowing my entrance as I approached your. After just a few minutes, the ship finally docked in the port and all of the men unloaded from the ship. Everyone rushed forward to greet the sailors and my eyes continuously searched for Kent amidst the thousands of people. I looked everywhere, but I couldn’t see Kent anywhere and I was starting to worry that my fears were coming true again. Just as I started to walk back towards the parking lot, a strong hand spun me around by the shoulder and muscled arms wrap around my waist in a tight bear.