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Chapter 17b

Author: Vicki Castle
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Soon, Kelton returned wearing a t-shirt and sweats, and we were snuggled on the couch. He waited patiently for me to tell my story.

“When I was twelve, Kiren and his friends knocked me out, tied me up, and threw me in an old abandoned cabin in the woods. Two days and nights they left me there. I didn’t see them during the day. They had school. But at night, they’d creep around-then leave me to revel in my new-found fear of the dark.”

Kelton growled.

“It was a long time ago, and I’m not saying that makes it OK, but he was only fourteen.”

“That’s old enough to know better. Why are you defending him? He’s been horrible to you!”

“I don’t know why I still instinctively defend him. And I know he has been horrible to me. I just feel like that’s not really him. Once upon a time, he was a wonderful brother. The best. I’ve seen how he is with everyone else, and I guess I just hope that one day we can have a normal relationship. I know that sounds stupid.”

“It’s not stupid. You crave family. But
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