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Saaze as Wendy joined the she can make it later in the week”

“Probably best,” Wendy said “Last thing we need is a bunch of sick kids”

“We did, however, pick up a hitchhiker” Sam nodded toward Nasha as she slid out of the backseat of the Land Rover

Once the introductions were ed Pete “Good to see you both We’veTo think that sixbut an empty meadow”

“It’s co to finish the roof and—”

Wendy, apparently noticing Amal’s shaky stance, said, “We can talk about that later Let’s get them settled Looks like you all had too much excitement for one day”

“I think everyone needs a little down tireed

As she herded everyone through the door, Sa out, “We’ll catch up with you in a moment”

“You got it,” Wendy said, then followed the others in

Pete saw the bullet holes in the side of the truck, glancing over at Sam

“A little trouble on the road here Long story I’ll tell you later,” Sa back to make sure they were alone He waited until everyone disappeared inside, the door closing behind theone Now, about this other project you and Yaro are working on … No one knows?”

“No one,” Pete said “Wendy’s ed to cover for us Just like you asked”

“Good Let’s have a look”

CHAPTER NINETEEN

The child of a rat is a rat