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  Colton continued. “By nine tomorrow morning, I want to be on my way to Murphy. The sooner we leave Atlanta, the better I’ll feel. Whoever’s threatening us likely doesn’t know about the Murphy house.”

  A good reason to go there. But likely not Colton’s only reason. Whenever he spoke of Murphy, his tone held a solid dose of nostalgia. It wasn’t just a physical haven. It was likely an emotional one, too.

  But beyond providing a safe place to stay, relocating wouldn’t fix anything. Whatever had transpired over the past year, Colton couldn’t make it unhappen. Time went forward, never backward. Water that flowed under the bridge never came back.

  How well she knew.

  “Then I guess it’s settled.” He pushed himself to his feet. “You know where I live. See you in two hours?”

  “Two hours.” She stood and extended her hand.

  After finishing the handshake, he reached across his torso to massage his right arm. One side of his mouth lifted almost imperceptibly. “Do you always rough up your new clients?”

  “Only the ones who need it.”

  The smile broadened just a tad. “Staying in Murphy should make your job a lot easier.” That thread of a smile disappeared completely. “As long as we’re not followed.”

  She gave a sharp nod. “It’ll be my responsibility to make sure we’re not.”

  Copyright © 2018 by Carol J. Post

  ISBN-13: 9781488088360

  Lone Star Christmas Witness

  Copyright © 2018 by Margaret Daley

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