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There was a round of delighted squeals

“Everyone to the back of the house,” Kirsty’s mother ordered

The women poured out of the front door and around to the back of the house, taking fake Josh with them

Caroline trailed behind theood idea Josh was pretty clear about keeping away from him In fact, he said the police had escorted him out of town”

Kirsty hooked her arm in Caroline’s “He seems harmless Plus, what can happen to you surrounded by the rest of us?”

Caroline nodded her agreeht He’s co It would be impolite not to let him”

“And ouldn’t want to be impolite”

“Somebody sort out the music,” someone shouted

“Let’s party,” shouted someone else

“Looks like we’re partying” Kirsty picked up the pace, dragging Caroline along with her

“Wait” Caroline pulled her friend to a stop “My chah to the kitchen and nabbed a bottle, then ran back to Kirsty “It’s just like lemonade, only it makes me feel bubbly and yummy inside”

“Mmm, not quite like lemonade, then”

They followed the music back to the marquee behind the castle

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

The front door to the castle was ajar and there was no sound cos full of clothes on the top step and quietly pushed open the door The hairs on the back of his neck stood to attention as he silently stepped through into the hall Room after room was empty He slid his phone out of the back pocket of his jeans and dialled Lake