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The entire ti to his phone call about the stolenat her to confess what she’d seen To share her information about Rusty But the words wouldn’t leave her mouth Part of it was fear due to Rusty’s very real threats Part of it was her desire to co to his heavy burdens by ruining his relationship with his brother And a third part was the paralyzing fear that once she opened herand would vo past which would effectively put an end to her relationship with Copper

Could she be more selfish?

While she’d been riding them both to an explosive release, Shell had convinced herself she’d round hie off so he coulda clear head and calm emotions But now, a few hours later, she saw her actions for what they really were—cowardice and selfishness

What the hell was she supposed to do now?

“Girl,” Izzy said, sidling up beside the tread on with you this ? You barely said tords in the car, and now you’re running like the devil hi down your ass”

She was right Shell panted as she pus faster than she ever had before to keep up with the speed of the revolving belt Screw it The run wasn’t helping to escape her thoughts or settle her anxiety She jaer on thewith exhaustion, she wanted nothing more than to lie down and take a nap

“Izzy, how are you ten weeks pregnant and still have this y?” Shell asked as she slowed the treadmill further “You’re supposed to be sick to your sto asleep all over the place” She hit the stop button, hopped off the machine, then flopped onto a mat directly behind the row of cardio equipment

Her friend didn’t seenored her question “That how you were?” Izzy hovered over Shell’s head, hands on her hips, peering down

“Not the sick part, but I was constantly tired for the first few ht hours, I could barely keep hout the day”

“Huh,” Izzy said, extending a hand toward Shell “At night I’ the day”

“How nice for you” Shell allowed a snickering Izzy to tug her to her feet The OB had infor, even sparring was off liular exercise routine as long as she was feeling well About a yether whenever Shell found the tiet there Which was the reason herat her at nine am on a Wednesday Beth was at school, the men at the clubhouse, and she wasn’t scheduled at the diner

Perfect tih some pain in the form of cardiovascular exertion