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Savannah must have sensed my hesitation With a sympathetic smile, she met ood care of August Whatever's going on, he'll be safe with us"

The metal around my wrist reminded me I had no choice but to trust her

Leaning down, I pressed ust's "I'll come to check on you soon Have fun and mind your manners"

August tapped his forehead against ht tears to ood"

"I know you will," I whispered, pressing a kiss to his cheek

My August could be a little smart-ass, but he was also sweet-natured, cuddly, and smart as a whip Not for the first ti on this wild goose chase If my parents had been in town… But they hadn't

They were currently so their spiffy new RV and my dad's recent retirement My mom could work from anywhere so they'd sold their house and headed out to explore the world At least, those parts accessible by RV They would have come home if I'd called I knew they would But they were at least three days’ drive away and I hadn't had that kind of tiust and I were on our own

Straightening, I ruffled August's hair and gave him a final reminder "Use your fork"

August stared at the ceiling for patience "I will!"

With a snort, I pushed him towards Savannah "Thank you"

"Anytiust's hand in hers "Nicky is working on using his fork, but he doesn't quite have it down yet Maybe you can show him how it's done"

"I can I'ust's voice faded as they turned the corner and disappeared

I looked back to find Tenn and Griffen staring ataze hardened "My office I want to knohat the fuck is going on Now"

Chapter Eight