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2021-06-16 20:13:06Eleven years ago, Deidre’s apartment
Deidre
The next morning, I barely had the energy to open my door for the paper. Mistra’s visit had left me confused. I thought that perhaps I had finally gotten through to her; she had acknowledged that her children were the products of true mates. She couldn’t get rid of me entirely. I thought vaguely of the death threat she had screamed at me before leaving. I’d have to think about that later. I was still drained physically and emotionally from grief.
I didn’t feel like having coffee. Maybe something stronger? No. Alcohol and grief did not mix. I knew better than that.
I started the coffee pot, then, impatient for it to brew, opened my door and picked up the paper. I threw it on the table, poured myself a cup,
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