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"And would you?"

"Nope, nope, don’t think so Not in this lifetime, that’s for sure"

"Ah, so do we have rew serious "I believe that we do have so The soul Heart and soul Whatever makes us unique Whatever that is about me--nope, nope, still no Just not my type I love redheads Especially when they have just a trace of an old accent"

Jenna started to speak, but the band abruptly stopped playing and the ave out a sudden loud shriek "Ouch!" the speaker said

He was dressed as a Native Aood in the outfit It was Councilood sisters and brothers of the Coven of Light have allowed me to address you all First, welco out for this wonderful ball, and for supporting our children in their need!"

His words were met by applause and shouts of approval

"Secondly, we know that the area has been deeply concerned by so, and despite the fact that they have a suspect in custody, an investigation is still ongoing I want to warn you all to be smart and practical--well, I oes! With the cops--be open and honest Give the way! We don’t give in to superstition, and we don’t condeuilty beyond a shadow of a doubt That said, I know you’re all still going to whisper about recent develop that, be helpful and be careful And that’s all I have to say, except, Blessed Be!"

The audience responded with applause and the band started up Dancers drifted to the floor again Jenna took a long s of her drink, which wasn’t half-bad

"So, they’re all whispering We’ll hear what they have to say," Sa to Jackson The two, apparently, had found an instant and easy rapport

"I’ll drift toward horned god nuela said

"Think we’ll make it to all twenty of them?" Jackson asked

Jenna adjusted the lace and black velvet eye e She’d noted that Council to an outstandingly beautiful peacock

He kissed her, and bya shade to her left, Jenna could see the peacock’s face As she had expected, it was Councilman Yates’s wife, Cindy, the saround the first day she had arrived chastising the children

The same woman who seemed to hate Pastor Goodman Wilson so much The mother of David Yates

She decided to move closer

"Why were you so late?" she heard Yates ask his wife

"Me? Where were you when I was trying to get our daughter settled with the babysitter?"

"Cindy, you know I have responsibilities"

"To everyone but your family!" Cindy replied

She ht at her, frowned and turned away Yates watched her go, letting out a weary sigh

Jenna started to ain The band stopped playing, the lights blinked and a spotlight shone on the dance floor

Couples cleared off

And a scantily clad snake char with her long black hair, ribbed abs, and jeweled hareold snake crown around her forehead and held her boa high and undulated like the snake as she h the crowd She swayed and sashayed with lithe talent, and a hush fell over the crowd

She went from man to man, but she’d also draomen out onto the floor and try to entice them to dance with her

At the end, she found Sam She reached out with a free hand, touched his face and drew her hand down the length of his body before doing a sleek fall to the ground

"Madaer from the band cried out

"It wasn’t my idea!"

Jenna turned to see that Ivy, lips pursed, was at her side She looked at Jenna and grietting a lot of applause It will prove to be the ball of the season, I’ her head, walked back toward the door, ready to welcome any latecomers

Jenna was ready for another Wiccan’s Brew As she headed over to one of the bars, Madalory--cut in front of her "Ah! Jenna Duffy It’s not a party until the cops…er, Feds show up"

"Incredible performance," Jenna said "Where’s your snake?"