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“Think about it, Sabrina,” Josiah said, watching her carefully “I think it could be good for you and the kids”

Sabrina had had enough She gave a quick nod and cleared her throat before settling her eyes on the twins “When you’re done I want both of you to e You need to wash up and get dressed for the day You will not go near the water You will not go into the forest You’re both grounded Understand?”

Harry and Morgan nodded, and for once her daughter had no argument They knew they’d crossed a line

“Josiah, it was nice to see you and since Teague’s taken care of your caffeine fix, we’ll do it another time”

She didn’t give thelook at her kids, she left the Sio had deserted her in favor of Teague’s company

She let herself back inside and set aboutfancy about her breakfast There were no eggs or steak or blueberries or Sugar Pops

It was just Sabrina and her

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She poked at her cereal and sighed This was her life now and she’d better get used to it

Chapter Five

The band was playing country

Up and down the boardwalk people danced and sang along to the sounds of Whiskey Creek, while sa any kind of rib you could want Garlic Srilled Hot as hell

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The night was hot, the air sultry, the crowd in high spirits Yet none of it did anything to iue’s mood He should have stayed the hell ho him in the ass

He hated crowds Especially ones like this It was too loud, too busy, and there were tooon too many damn kids It was a miracle he hadn’t stepped on any of ‘em, and it was relief that he felt as he and Josiah finally made their way to the cordoned off beer and liquor tent