The thing is, there is nothing quick about quicksand. And sometimes one realizes that a little too late, when one is already trapped and sinking. Which is when panic usually hits and the unfortunate victim flails about in a desperate bid to get free, but then that’s how one ends up sinking deeper.
Jack knows this more than anyone else.
He closes his eyes and lets the memories flow once again.
The past…
Just as he was thinking his luck was changing, of course things would turn out for the worst. It’s the story of his life, over and over again. He must have offended the Moon Goddess in his past life.
“P-Pardon me, my lady. I didn’t know who I was talking to…” he stammered. “I hope I didn’t cause any offense…”
Lady Ambrose grinned. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell. It will be our little secre
