As Marcus caught sight of the three figures approaching, an exasperated thought flitted across his mind, one he couldn't suppress: "...Did I not check my horoscope before stepping out today?"

Why was it that, no matter where he turned, he seemed destined to run into nothing but vexation?

Grace followed his line of sight. Her gaze landed on Jason, Eric, and another man she couldn't immediately place. He seemed familiar somehow, though she couldn't quite recall where ...