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Chapter 120: Bear Hunting
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AN OBNOXIOUS WASHCLOTH SWEEPING across my face woke me way too early Saturday morning. I pushed it away and snuggled into my pillow, but it returned, swiping me from chin to forehead with one sloppy lick. My eyes popped open and I jerked up as soon I registered that the odd sensation wasn't a washcloth at all. Instead, it was a warm, wet dog tongue."Gross, Knox!" I said, glaring at him. Upon making eye contact, he whined, jumped off the bed, and looked toward the bedroom door.I sighed. "You gotta pee, buddy?" I asked. He whined again. Light was starting to creep around the edges of my curtains, but dark shadows still stretched across my bedroom, indicating that it was the crack of dawn. At least I thought so. I rarely ever saw it. Ugh. Why was Knox in my bed? I ran a hand through my hair, trying to wake up. Then I remembered, and an angry flash of heat ran up my throat. I wanted to rewind last night and help Ruthie beat the crap out of Zena. But if I could change something abou
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