It is Chinese food," Maria said. "I haven't eaten Chinesesince before Bobby was born."Of course Bobby and Rachael had never had it, although Ron-memor...ies ofChinese food still were there. Bobby turned his nose up at some of thestrange-looking food, but tried small bites of everything, and found hereally liked more than half the dishes. Chicken balls were hisfavorites, along with the egg rolls. And rice was familiar to him, buthe liked the taste of chicken-fried rice, pronouncing it 'best. A tingle spread through her as she made her way to the bathroom. The steam of the shower circled around her as she stepped under the hot stream. Lathering her body Darla lay back against the wall and felt the shiver of cold from the tiles. Her hands circled the soft curves of her wet body, her fiery hair was soaked against her back and drops of water were dripping from her stiffened nipples as she used her hands to make herself smile. Fingertips teased her inner thighs as she felt herself. I turned. It was her. ?Hey!? She crossed her arms and shook her head. ?What part of the word 'sorceress' did you not listen to?? Then, I saw a large, red spike rise by her shoulder like a cobra, made from her own hair. Before I could process it, the spike pounced toward me. I managed to dodge it, but only just. My legs felt like lead compared to my lighter upper half, and it took every ounce of my power to just jump away. Just to add insult to. They say ... they say they’re from Highever.”With that announcement, the change that came over Aedan was patently obvious. He stiffened like he’d been shot, and then spun to make eye contact with me, a huge grin splitting his face. I don’t think he believed me that Fergus survived; at least, not completely. He didn’t want to get his hopes up. Cailan had been questioning the scout further while Aedan had already begun celebrating, but we both turned to hear the last of the conversation.“ ....