When Shadows Fall
“To his credit, Xander simply shrugged and went into the kitchen to put on the kettle. He emerged five minutes later with a teapot, three thick mugs and a bottle of Bunnahabhain.
Kaylie’s sobs were slowing into hiccups and breathy gasps. She loosened her hold and collapsed back into the sofa, exhausted.
Xander poured the girl a cup of tea, and held up the bottle of Scotch enticingly. She took a deep breath, wiped her nose with her fingers and nodded. He poured a healthy slug and handed h...er the mug, then repeated the process for Sam and himself. They all took a polite sip, then Sam cleared her throat. This girl was clearly tough, but also as fragile as a soap bubble. Sam was worried that if she said or did the wrong thing, the girl would simply up and disappear right in front of their eyes. She was careful to keep her voice gentle and soft.
“Kaylie, why did you break into my house?”
She didn’t hesitate.MoreLess
Kaylie’s sobs were slowing into hiccups and breathy gasps. She loosened her hold and collapsed back into the sofa, exhausted.
Xander poured the girl a cup of tea, and held up the bottle of Scotch enticingly. She took a deep breath, wiped her nose with her fingers and nodded. He poured a healthy slug and handed h...er the mug, then repeated the process for Sam and himself. They all took a polite sip, then Sam cleared her throat. This girl was clearly tough, but also as fragile as a soap bubble. Sam was worried that if she said or did the wrong thing, the girl would simply up and disappear right in front of their eyes. She was careful to keep her voice gentle and soft.
“Kaylie, why did you break into my house?”
She didn’t hesitate.MoreLess
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