Only then did I hear the sound of approaching footstepsAutomatically, I shrank against the
wall and scooted farther back into the cave-room, and then felt more exposed because the
moonlight was brighter inside
I was surprised that this was the first person to turn in for the night; the corridor appeared to
house manyI got to talking with Sharon, and then I sort of dozed off
It was impossible not to recognize this easy, gentle voiceMy stomach rolled, unstable, and I
wished it were empty
?We didn't even notice, Doc,? Jeb said?We were having the time of our lives hereSomeday
you'll have to get her to tell
chanel jumbo bag you some of her stories?great stuffShe's got
to be pretty worn out, I'd betWe'll see you in the morning
The doctor was spreading a mat out in front of the cave entrance, just as Jared had
?Keep an eye on this,? Jeb said, laying the gun beside the mat
?Are you okay, Wanda?? Jamie asked
I hadn't realized it, but my whole body was quiveringI didn't answer him?my throat felt
swollen shut
?Now, now,? Jeb said in a soothing voice?I asked Doc if he minded taking a shiftYou don't
need to worry about anythingDoc's an honorable man
The doctor smiled a sleepy smile?I'm not going to hurt you? Wanda, is it? I
balenciaga uk promiseI'll just
keep watch while you sleep
I bit my lip, and the quivering didn't stop
Jeb seemed to think everything was settled, thoughNight, Doc,? he said as he
started back down the hall
Jamie hesitated, looking at me with a worried expression?Doc's okay,? he promised in a
whisper
?C'mon, boy, it's late!?
Jamie hurried off after Jeb
I watched the doctor when they were gone, waiting for some changeDoc's relaxed expression
didn't waver, though, and he didn't touch the gunHe stretched his long frame out on the mat,
his calves and feet hanging off the endLying down, he looked much smaller, he was so
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