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Safe House Two

Author: Mimi
last update publish date: 2026-06-11 20:14:14

The road was narrow.

We drove through the forest. Gregory drove. Rex sat in the front. I sat in the back with Lily on my lap. She was awake now, looking out the window at the passing trees. Barnaby was tucked under her arm.

The trees were tall. The sky was gray. The air was cold.

"How much further?" I asked.

Gregory pointed ahead. "The safe house is at the end of the road. A few more miles."

"Is it safe?"

He nodded. "I built it. No one knows about it."

"Not even the investors?"

He shook his hea
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