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Chapter 47

Author: Deer Woods
'How did he know I was here?' Lucille kept the surprise from showing on her face as she walked toward Gideon. She looked straight through him as though he were not there and reached for the car door.

Gideon's warm, solid hand closed over hers before she could touch the handle. His grip tightened around her fingers.

"Do you have nothing to say for yourself?" His deep, controlled voice came from above her head.

Lucille glanced up at him once. "About what?"

"About why you're here, and who that
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