Before we go any farther I need you to meet a very good friend of mine.”Bosco waved over at me. I was sitting next to Mark and I rose and walked to ...Bosco’s table. One of the visitors stood in front of me and gave me a hard look.“He is a VERY good friend of mine, James. I trust him with my life, his family as well. Please do not insult him or me.”“Is he a Brother?”“No. I have not asked him to be. The reasons are my own and should not reflect on him in a negative fashion.”James thought for a few. .. and she had no plans for releasing him, ever. He was her trigger, her synthrophos ... her mate."All the better to taste you with, my dear!" She wanted as him off balance as he had made her, and she watched his expression as she slowly regained control of her breathing. Nothing changed, except that now his eyes glowed. What was he? He licked her fang again, turning her face fully to his, and kissing her deeply, before she had breath to speak, or will to resist. His mouth was hot, and she lost. "Can I help then?" Take Hermione off our hands Holly." Yeah, that would be a tremendous help."Hermione ignored both Fred and George. "You're the birthday girlremember..."Holly stomped her foot in frustration and cut off her friend. "Yes,yes, I know. The birthday girl should not have to lift a finger, butthat is dreadfully boring." Well how about finding Becky and seeing what she's up to, and if youfind her ask her why she hasn't lifted a finger to help." Hermionesuggested."I haven't seen her. ? I didn't think you would understand." My voice was wavering and I realized I had clasped my hands together under my chin in the classic begging and pleading position."Where is this Sandra now?" she asked, taking a few steps forward to stand directly in front of me."We're no longer seeing each other, Miss Julia," I explained.? "It just didn't work out.? Her family, they are very close knit.? My family lives out of state. I think I told you that once before.? I moved here right after college.