She was relieved to see he hadn't moved and sat down across the room to wait. He began to stir almost as soon as she sat down well out of reach.He loo...ked up at her, his face contorted in anger. "Think you've won. We'll see how much of a beating and pain you can take before agreeing to submit to me." He started to move toward her, then saw the pistol pointing in his direction. He hesitated and his eyes grew large. His arrogance disappeared, rapidly replaced by one of fear."It looks like you. They sat around and caught up on old times, speaking about Vincent, what happened to their classmates, what teachers they had seen lately. They all shared a few laughs remembering the haunted house that used to operate at the high school. As the sun set and the party loomed, Erin got up and excused herself, thanking them for having her over. Before she left, she stripped down and pulled her costume on, leaving her panties in the shopping bag she brought the dress in and changing her sports bra. Since it was Thursday first she needed to call Jim, he was in a piss ass mood but agreed to go along. Then a call to her mom to watch the kids. It took most of the morning and late afternoon to finish but now they were free for Saturday evening and Sunday morning. She decided to call Juan back.She dialed his number he answered on the third ring. “Hi Peg what’s going on”? “I’ve made arrangements for the kids so were good for Saturday. What time should we be their”? There was a pause “Peg what do. "Be well mydaughter, go, slay the Evil One and bring forth the light. Do not beswayed by false claims for your heart will tell you the truth andguide you well. I have given you the knowledge, you have found love,now it is up to you to cast the Evil One aside." She kissed me on theforehead as she stroked my hair, then she was gone as if the wind hadthrown aside a puff of smoke.Kevin held me close, whispering his love for me into my ear, then Ihad to leave. The temple was huge and foreboding,.