Juliette arrived home later than usual. She went to the study and Nikki served dinner before being dismissed downstairs. Richard walked down and Nikki... could smell the stench of alcohol. He put himself in her and began pounding her roughly. He rubbed her breasts hard and bit her neck. He came fast and left Nikki alone. Nikki fell asleep and was awoken by Juliette. “I got three.” She said giving Nikki a bag. Nikki took the bag to the bathroom and returned after a couple minutes to her bed. She. Only low voices and dim lights as Joseph closed the distance to the church. He thanked God as he witnessed candle light glowing from the cathedral’s painted windows. Father Raymond was faithful, as always; a beacon of kindness and wisdom in a world growing ever darker.He opened the large wooden door and stepped into the hallowed hall. Joseph pulled the hood from his head as he entered the lord’s house; showing proper respect. Candles lit his way as he proceeded down the rows of pews. He. ..Ian snapped his fingers in front of my face. "Snap out of it buddy," Ian began. "God, I thought you didn't even like her, that's why I picked her." I looked back at my mark. Maybe I didn't, maybe I did, but it was never too late to make a former enemy into a ... friend. I placed my hand on Ian's back."You know what's really sad about this whole situation," I began, "You've worked your ass off for six years to get that body. All I did was fall asleep." Ian growled at me. "Watch this," I said,. " Are they powerful." They're immortal. Basically, they're gods." Really? Like real gods? Like Jupiter and Diana?" No, not quite like those, but still, beyond the power of humans. Milan is a rich city; its spirit is surely great." So -- What are we going to do?" I don't know."I looked at Fiorella."We're going after them, right?"She turned pale. She sat down and looked at her sister, reaching out."It's Ines," Katia said, grasping her hand, "And Jess too. Maybe you don't care about her, but I.