The muscle cramps were a symptom of going for months without experiencing the change. Only those in puberty changed involuntarily. No self-respecting adult lost control that way. That said, no adult generally went more than four to five weeks without a change unless they were willing to pay the price. The cramps were part of that price. Lack of coordination and tremors would come later. Kelly knew that sometime during the Christmas break, he would have to do it. Right this moment the scent of Simon’s lust was driving him crazy. The man oh-so-very definitely wanted him, at least physically. And Kelly wanted him, too. A little part of that terrified him. If he did this wrong, would he destroy the friendship he shared with his mentor? Was he about to cross a line? When he pulled Simon down i