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I turn around to face hiht”

He briefly gives me a concerned look and nods “Okay, man I’ll see you later”

As I’ backwards over the threshold, Rainey’s eyes lock witha very good job When it’s clear that she’s going to remain where she’s at, I flip around and make my escape as fast as possible

Chapter Ten

3 Years Ago

RAINEY

“C’mon, Lorraine,” Devyn whines “You only turn thirty once I’”

“It’s really not a big deal,” I insist “Ada away for ato lay low”

“All the more reason to have a party! You can’t be alone on your birthday Especially on a milestone birthday I promise to keep it under control—just family and a few friends Your mom said we’re welcome to use her house since there’s so much room”

“Devyn, hly doubt anyone would want to drive there and back on the same day”

“I agree, which is e’re staying for the weekend”

“What?” I ask incredulously “No I’ive up their entire weekend for me”

“Too lateit’s already done,” she admits sheepishly

I pull the phone away fro at it in shock

“Devyn, what is it, exactly, that you did?”