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Maisie ushered her energetic little ball of energy towards where she’d parked the car. Milo might only be four years old but he seemed to need less sleep than she did. “Mama, can we get pizza for dinner?” he asked …

Week 312 – She yawned and rubbed her eyes tiredly. Raising a son on your own was exhausting. Read More »

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Hiding in the shadows he watched her riding the carousel with a blonde haired little boy. His little boy. He knew it with every fiber of his being. Would know it even if the child wasn’t a mini replica of …

Week 311 – He watched her riding the carousel with a blonde haired little boy Read More »

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“This is it,” Adam warned. “Last chance to back out.” “I’m not backing out. We’re doing this together,” Zara said stubbornly. What did I do to deserve you, Zara?” Adam asked, as he tucked a lock of hair back up …

Week 254 – What did I do to deserve you, Zara? Read More »

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Zara sat up and stretched. The pull in her chest had lessened until it wasn’t much more than a mild annoyance. Throwing back the covers the surveyed the empty cabin, and then headed for the front door. Adam was exactly …

Week 253 – They were both lifted off their feet Read More »

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Their cockiness was their undoing. Adam waited until the door closed behind Zara’s father and the one man who had remained behind with him before he cautiously got up. They had been so sure that they’d eliminated him as a …

Week 252 – Zara fought to stay awake Read More »

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