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A key sounded in the lock and Ardy stood from her seat at the kitchen table

“Daddy!” Harley squealed, hopping from her chair

Rocket stood seconds later His face clouded with concern

Ardy grabbed Harley around the waist and lifted her into the air “Let’s give hiet in the door,” she said playfully

Ralanced back at them

“We’re good I can see Pres on theopen and Ardy exhaled when Demon’s dark head came into view

“I know I’reet me on your feet”

Rahed

“We’re all a little on edge,” Muruff raspy voice

I wonder why he sounds like that? She’d never seen hi to have his voice altered that arettes anyway He couldn’t be much more than twenty-two

“I figured That’s e’re getting out of here for a while Ardy, I want you to take the kids into their roo for a week or so and then pack your own”

His voice sounded level, but the wildness in his eyes frightened her

“Now”

The barked command made her jump

Harley sniffled and Rocket’s eyes ide