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I s around the lump in my throat “Will this help?”

“It could It ht be if we cut the head off the snake the body will die”

“A if my fears were justified Have I been followed?

“It’s possible Have you noticed anyone suspicious around you?”

“No, and believe ”

“Good I won’t lie This could be dangerous if we get them in here and take this to trial”

“Can Ican I think about this?” Everything’s changed These her rankingWhat if they already know I’m here?

“Sure Once you decide, let me know?”

“Of course” I stand The white walls are shrinking around ht My body teet out

“I’ll walk you out”

“Thank you”

I follow hi every person we pass Could they be here no ood-bye and speed walk the last yard to freedo free of the stale environment, I inhale the fresh air The sun chases the chill that settled into my core the moment he told me about DAC My eyes dart back and forth as I scan the area Everyone seems to be where they should be Unfortunately, it doesn’t stopon my heel, I force myself not to run as I leave the station behind me

OLLIE

As soon as I open the door, I grin at the mop of chocolate-brown hair that surrounds a cherubic face Rolly glances up at , hazel-colored eyes so like his est time we’ve been apart since he was born, but I didn’t want him to see me when I was so weak It would only worry hi to lessen uilt over our separation

“Daddy” His squeal fills