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2022-10-03 12:00:00Oshey put the dishes in the sink and tripped over her feet, causing the coffee cup to drop from her hands. It stalled midair, so she could catch it just before it hit the floor. She was stunned and didn't believe her eyes at first and for a moment was grateful, Kasper was behind her and couldn't see. She turned around and smiled, "I'll be just a few minutes, and I need a shower."
"Take your time," he offered. Once she was in the room, he stepped on the porch. Sliding his phone free he sent a text message with the club he was heading to as well as ‘she knows about wolfin but not what she is. Might need your help. Please advise.’ Then he walked in and sat on the couch.
Oshey returned to the front room fifteen minutes later. She was now in shorts and a little belly top. Oshey&r
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