Silver Thaw
“She was about to say as much when something slammed against the metal roof. She gave a violent start before she realized it was hail.
“Speak of the devil,” Jeb said. “We’d better get back downstairs in case it wakes Chloe. Last night even Bozo got scared and crawled under the dining room table.”
Amanda trailed behind him as they descended the stairs. As Jeb suspected, the storm had awakened Chloe and the dog. But neither of them seemed frightened.
Crouching beside her daughter, Amanda said, “You slept through dinner, sweetie. Do you think you can eat now?”
Chloe nodded, so Amanda picked her up and carried her to the kitchen, Bozo following on her heels. Jeb got the child’s meal from the warmer and placed it on the table. Then he said, “Do I have any comers for hot chocolate?”
“Me!” Chloe cried. Then, remembering her manners, she added, “Yes, please.”
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