Free Changer's Blood (Balancer's Soul cycle) by Lee Morgan Page A

place in h is karate masters tournament in Louisiana . His older brother was just accepted to MIT. And my oldest daughter, who just graduated college, made me a first time grandfather a few days ago . ” His dark ebony skin stretched into a full blown grin to show how proud he became .
    “Congratulations , Gramps.” And he laughed , patting Connor on the back.
    “I am happy with my age, but when Mrs. Burrow found out that our daughter was first pregnant she started crying inconsolably . Don’t get me wrong, she is ecstatic about becoming a grandparent too, but she knows that she’s becoming an older woman now that her baby just had one of her own . Now she’s being vain and trying to re capture her youth again.” He shook his head while still smiling, “I keep telling her she is still beautiful, but try convincing that to a grandmother . At least one good thing came out of it, I can corrupt yet another generation with my personality. ”
    After they finished that short laugh Connor reluctantly and seriously asked “Any news about them ?”
    Deputy Burrow’s smile va nished instantly as he understood the question . “Yes , there is some news on that front you might need to hear about .” Connor intently looked at the man until he continued speaking in a tight , scornful voice . “You’re teacher will be in prison for the next twenty years or so for giving a weapon to a student and for holding your lovely young wife hostage . That part was easy. The judge saw him that night I booked him and did his job to my satisfaction. The bad news is that the county mayor , Mathew’s father , caught wind of his son’s arrest nearly moments after I booked him. The mayor p ulled his authority and had nearly everything dropped. That boy was released yesterday morning and the only thing the mayor couldn’t sweep under the rug was the paperwork I filed. Mathew got a get o ut of jail free card thanks to Daddy .
    “ I’ve met the mayor a time or two before and he’s as demeaning and disrespectful as his son. I about backhanded the boy when he woke up at the station and spit in my face and called me a few unflattering and racial remarks. But at least the judge still saw reason and gave Mathew six weeks of community service for assault and battery . I should also have charged him for disrespect, but I’m not petty. ” Regardless , the look in his onyx colored eye s showed rage from the assault. I f Deputy Borrow was born Caucasian Connor would bet that his features would be blood red with fury. Connor felt his own face flame in rage and it was red enough for them both. “There is a little bit of good news though.” He had a weak smile on that warred with his rage. “I have tailed Mathew’s every destination these past two days , making sure he wouldn’t come near you or your kin . The last place I followed him to was an army recruiters office an hour ago and he stayed in there for well over an hour before I had to pick up the misses . My guess and hope is that very soon he will no longer be around this town for the next few years and gets beaten up a few good times during Boot Camp .
    “Thanks for all your help .” He waved Connor off because it was his job and he was watching his back . Connor sighed with relief and so did the older friend. He then asked a serious question in a lower tone . “Deputy, if Mathew ever threatens any of my love d ones; do I have the right to permanently get rid of him?”
    Deputy Burrow looked away to see his beautiful wife start ing toward s the two of them from the dressing rooms . B efore she came with in hearing range he sai d icily serious “If he does…” H e pulled a card from his wallet and handed it over. “ c all me and I will personally help dispose of the body.” He turned to look at Connor with his goofy smile yet his the look in his eyes remained serious. “But only if he comes at you or your family with an evil intent. If you chase him down for vengeance , I won’t