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“I don’t think she was raped,” Justin said

“Me either” Then again Gabe wasn’t in position to make that kind of call Justin had dated her and most likely knew her intimately

“I love her, Gabe”

“Yep I figured as much”

“Curt, too”

Gabe nodded slowly, studied the tree-lined driveway and dared to ask the question “Where is Curt anyway?”

Justin ed his neck “Inside”

He didn’t ask He didn’t have to ask If he’d been in Curt’s shoes, he would’ve stayed with her, too

Curt was helping her dress, helping her gather her things, being there for her He should’ve been there for her They were close once Hell, maybe Curt and Heather were still close

Besides, Gabe intended to be there for her, too She could have her minutes with Curt

She’d have a lifetime with Gabe

Heather used the sha to touch her skin that ht have been used by one of the Vance brothers She lathered up the cheap brand, inhaling the strawberry scent as she ran her hands over her ars, breasts and stomach

She turned her face to the water and enjoyed her shower to the fullest It had been five days since she’d been permitted to use their bathroom, and she planned to take her time, just for spite

Lathering her hair, she closed her eyes and scrubbed her scalp, relishing in the memories Her brother and his friends had been there They’d come to save her Justin and Curt…Gabe…they’d all risked their lives to save hers

As she ran her fingers through her hair, she couldn’t help but think of Gabe then He’d looked so tortured Had she caused him that much pain? Had he been so concerned for her that he hadn’t even thought about his oell-being?