He moved like a man possessed, down four flights of long stairs and through three drafty corridors before bursting into the room where his father was ...meeting with three other family heads.Chetak laughed when he saw his son's clothing state. "Forgive my son," He spoke to the three men. "He has been breaking in a new mate."The three men smiled knowingly and continued drinking their ale. Chetak stood and moved quickly to Joric, grabbing his arm and pulling him to the side."What are you trying to. My interest had peaked by now, and I happily followed him to the shop.Peter took control of the shop and coordinated my outfit. Upon paying my bill Peter and I took leave of one another before I made my way home.Late that afternoon, I donned my harness and leather jockstrap. I was not willing to pay for the additional expense of a bomber jacket, leather cap, and leather pants, and so I merely pulled on a loose shirt and pair of jeans over the leather garb. Of course, I also had my flip-flops on. " Jen held her hand over the phone. "It's Gerard. I think I'll take it in the next room?" Sure."For the next hour Jen spoke with Gerard. Michael couldn't hear what she was saying, but from her tone he could tell she was happy to talk to Gerard. Finally she came into the living room where Michael was having another glass of wine. He poured Jen a glass. She smiled and took a sip."So how's he doing?" Good. He's been busy — he had to go to Europe. But he's back in New York now."Michael glanced at. Swinging his arm lazily, his fist impacted the wall of the storeroom. Drywall shattered, wood splintered, and when the dust settled, an enormous crater marred the wall. "Hmm." James smiled. Had such power always been at his fingertips? It felt incredible.Casting his gaze down to Claire, whom he towered over, he decided he wanted more of this power. The young black woman, still on the ground, stared at James with wide eyes. She crawled backwards across the floor until she hit the wall. She.