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“I think so” His hand cofor randma always said, be kind, and be wise Don’t let your pride decide the course of your life I didn’t get that when I was younger, but I’ve learned to chill out as I got older A lot of stuff you can’t control Life often deals people co to make the most of it I know you’llthe best of it Even if you own a boutique, but alanted to be a writer You could always do that on the side”

“I’ to live down that rant, a

“I’ I took either, so we’re even We ether And a nap We could do that together too”

I finally shut off all the thoughts and worries that I’m usually bombarded with I shut my eyes and listen to Daniel’s steady breaths, his heartbeat pounding not too far from me cheek They’re all the sheep I need to count, thosesounds

I’, at least for now It’s nice It’s really, really freaking nice I should do itHonestly, I think I’ll try it Especially if it starts out like this, happens like this, and ends like this

Chapter 13

Daniel

“Are you freaking kidding ed by a cactus? Which cactus?”

Shandra, one of hs so hard into the phone it sounds like she’s using it in place of a paper bag “I don’t know That big one The biggest one with the long spines”

“Right in theof fun ache just thinking about the bastard

“Yeah That’s the one How did you know?”

I grunt to sroan I didn’t even believe in curses until Ihow oes on here in New Orleans and I’m NOLA born and bred She insists that her curse is one for the better, and I believe her That cactus? Nope It’s cursed alright, but not for the best That thing needs to be taken out into the dessert and planted where it can’t hurt anyone