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“That carefree girl anted to teach i one, Clark I’m sorry”

Clark ducked his head and nodded “No, I knew she wouldn’t be the same I just hoped…”

“I know “ Carey sniffed, sucked back tears Time for a safer topic “You said the people that did this to you are back?”

“Yes, they’ve been at this ga tiine”

“Why? What’s their motive?” The senseless violence people inflicted on others sickened and confused him You have an issue so you take it out on an innocent victim?

“I don’t know I’ I do know you need to stay close to Savannah It’s a matter of life or death She needs someone to watch her back at all times, and you’re the only one I trust to do that”

“I hate to break it to you but she runs with the big dogs The FBII’eant in Dale”

“It’s not going to ht to your doorstep”

“What do you mean?” Goosebumps broke out over Carey Silence stretched between them “Clark?”

Clark’s deed The spark left his eyes and his shoulders sluo now”

“Are you kidding ht now?”

“Get in touch with Vannah It’s important” Clark’s form wavered

“Don’t you leave me with that half-cocked answer!”

“This isn’t on my terms –” Clark disappeared in mid-sentence

“Fuck!” Turning, he slaers He hugged the injured hand to his chest