• Slowly he lowered his head towards her. as she watched him descend her heart pounded louder and louder. Her breath became grasps for air. How was he doing this? How was he pulling down the walls she had built around her. Her thoughts raced, never slowing down. Confusion filled her being. What was she to do? How was she to stop him before it was too late?

    His eyes glittered with laughter as he watched her thoughts fly across her face. She was so easy to read, so gullible. Her lips beckoned his. She was asking for it although she didn't know it.

    Finally he was in range, finally the act could be committed.

    His faced was warped in terror. No! it could not be! How was this possible? They had destroyed them! Their charms protected them!! How had she eluded the knights?? How?!

    She watched as his face became a mask of terror. Revenge was sweet, so very sweet.

    She walked away from the twitching body. The spell had worked perfectly. She walked out of the ally, ensuring that no one saw her leave.

    She smiled. One down...three to go.