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Chapter 269: The Burn (Katelyn's POV)

(Katelyn’s POV)

They finished playing their little game of musical chairs and then we were off, driving into the night as we tried to escape Harlan yet again.

As Ryder drove, Tyler pulled out all the first aid supplies he'd purchased and I couldn't help but frown.

"Oooh! Disney Princesses! Nice!" I remarked with enthusiastic sarcasm, gesturing to a box of bandaids.

"It was this or Winnie the Pooh," he replied with a wry smile.

"Good call," I agreed, trying to mentally hype myself up for what was to come.

He looked nervous. I could see it in his eyes but he tried to mask it. He reached out his hand for my arm, taking it gently and resting it on his lap while he soaked a cotton ball in the antiseptic. The strong, sharp smell wafted through the car, filling me with dread.

His fingers held my wrist in place and I winced.

"Sorry, did I hurt you?" he asked, glancing up at me with concern as he released his grip.

I shook my head. "It's fine. I just... I fell on it," I confessed awkwardly, re
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