Crystal, David and his mother also opted for a rest. Mark and Lucy had gone home the night before. They’d left Isabelle behind so she could take the burden of company from Aubra.
“Have a good time,” Aubra said. “It will be good having you close by.” She hugged him, kissing his cheek.
True to her word, Stacy was at the house exactly an hour after she ended her call with Brick. Colleen sat in back and he hopped in front. Colleen had changed to a lightweight summer frock. The tiers of ruffles cascaded in shades of blue and green, like the waves of the ocean. Her hair was down again. She wore low heeled sandals and he wondered how well she could run in them. He also wondered if she was armed. He didn’t see a gun, which could mean a thigh holster. The idea made him uncomfortable as…
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