She assured me it was no problem at all. She looked gloomy and asked me three times if I’d please change my mind and stay to finish my training. I finally convinced her that I couldn’t after everything that happened. She understood and sent me on my way, back to Acadiana. When I got back to C...
Nadia lifted the medallion that was around Noah’s neck. “It’s a talisman. It’s for protection.” “Cee Cee gave that to you?” “Um … no.” “Who, then?” He wavered. “Ruby.” She let the talisman fall back onto his chest and put space between them. “Oh. When did you see her?” “I went to her house last n...
I tried to hide from all the mourners who wanted to express their condolences, but every time I turned around, there was someone to say how sorry they were and, my personal favorite, “such a tragedy.” Lucas, Carrie and Jonathan stayed by my side through it all. Clothilde was busy with the mourner...