Chapter 69 Aspen

Aspen

The back room isn’t safe.

Not really.

Just safer.

I get Dylan behind the counter, on the floor.

Buddy stays glued to his side.

“Stay here,” I tell him.

“What about you?” he asks.

I hesitate.

Because I already know the answer.

“I’ll be right back.”

His eyes search mine.

He knows.

He always knows.

“Be careful,” he says.

I nod.

Then I turn.

And run toward the front.

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