He still held me cradled against his chest with his other. “Good,” he said simply and brushed my hair out of my face with his free hand. I didn’t want to tell him what had just happened. Woods sat down on a bench along the beach boardwalk and kept me firmly in his lap. I blinked several times and my eyes came back into focus. I took a deep calming breath and the tightness in my chest was gone. They weren’t taking me this time.Ĭool night airbrushed my face and I realized I was being carried. Move.” Woods’ voice sent warmth through me. I knew I would if she stayed in my head too long. “Della, are you okay?” Strong arms were pulling me close. The monster under your bed will hear you if you get up. Lock your windows and doors and stay tucked in tight. He will remind you how dangerous the world can be. To be smart you need to read Shakespeare. But he’d asked about my teacher and all I could see was my mother. Had anyone ever cared about such trivial things concerning me before? I had never been asked such personal innocent questions.
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