"The other guests were 5 couples, all black, of course. These were Tina's husband, two sisters and a brother with their spouses who turned out to be a...ll of Mark's family.For about an hour we just danced, chatted and had some drinks. Then Tina stood up and announced:"Let the real party begin."Two of the family males, both big hunks, sat on each side of Gary's, and a few pieces of thin rope appeared in their hands.Tina went on with the announcement:"Although we usually don't need a special. Victor thought at him.Likewise. Damon replied.We both know the gun isn't going to do you a bit of good. I can stop bullets.Let's see you stop this! Damon dropped the gun and launched himself skyward. Victor stayed put until Damon was committed, then launched himself backward at an angle. The force of Damon's attempted strike shattered the sidewalk. Pedestrians evacuated, needing little mental prodding from Victor, who put out his hand and launched Damon backward. He hit a blue metal mailbox,. He reached down and slowly eased the shoulder straps of her dress down off the soft, rounded slope of her shoulders. His heart was in his throat as he gently tugged the red velvet straps down the soft velvety skin of her arms. The straps slipped halfway down her soft, smooth arm before the material tightened around her arm and would move no further. Knowing her dress wouldn't go any farther without being unzipped, he stood trying to fight off the evil demon that was driving him do this.What if. Thornberg had missed the broadcast – no one told him about it during or afterwards. He didn't know his ticket had been punched. Thus, he had been arrested and was being held for arraignment later in the day.Although we worried about their loyalties, the local police added to the protection detail of The Circle's own security. Rod got a call that police presence at the station had been increased.WWLX skipped the noon news, allowing the network feed to substitute for the local news instead of.