Of Beasts and Grace

Succulent feline blood trickled down his chin onto his briskly panting chest. He caught his breath and turned in pursuit of the olfactory delicacy that beckoned. He had just clawed and devoured a saber toothed lion, now he will partake of his frolicking mate, whether she wants him or not. Then he is disturbed by a shrill sound. Peter Hammerman awakens and tries to recall -- something. He answers the call to a late night carpentry repair job at a mansion he has recently constructed. After his task is completed, he is overcome by a strong feeling that he has previously met one of the dinner guests, the regal but tipsy Deborah. And yes, they have met, not just in this lifetime, not just in this timeline,but over many millions of years and more. However these encounters were always disturbing and turbulent. This woman is dangerous, but Peter soon learns, so is he.