I wanted to talk to her about what it meant and how it felt, but Mark had been around and I didn’t want him to know I was worried about it.All morni...ng I kept wondering if Mark secretly liked Bethany more now. Sure, he’d been mad last night, but he had smiled at her more this morning. I just knew it. And she had laughed and flirted the whole time.Joe had just screwed up everything. I’d never get time with Mark now that Joe was going to be home all the time. And even doing stuff with Bethany. He didn’t like this, not at all, but what choice was there? The way back was blocked by the rest of his team and their demon Master who would suffer no reports of cowardice from his servants.None of them had counted on cave diving when this chase had begun. Without lights, there was nothing to do except shuffle forward through the unbroken black, one step at a time. Pierre took a step, and another- right into a sudden, sharp drop. Before anyone knew what was happening, something jagged speared. The vic’s wife’s DNA may or may not have been on it. If it comes up no one’s DNA is on it, then someone cleaned it after the fact and then you have a much larger problem. ‘Break it up,’ Iva said. ‘Deacon, We need to talk. ‘Sure, you want to talk here or in your office?’ he asked. ‘Outside, I need a cigarette, so get your coat.’ Deacon got his coat and went out the rear door. The rear entrance was from the alley where the retail stores and restaurants took there deliveries. Usually there was. " Rebecca caught herself,not sure how to word her thoughts."What is it my love? Do not be bashful." If I were to do that to you...would you react in such a manner?" Oh yes my darling.I most certainly would." Christine ran her fingersthrough Rebecca's hair.Rebecca bit her lip and stared at Christine."Would you like to try my sweet?" Rebecca nodded.Christine smiled and stood up,bringing Rebecca with her.She turned away,putting her back to Rebecca so she could strip her of the emerald.