The Spirit Key
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“Oh my God, let’s go before you pun me to death.”
We left the house, and I got into the driver’s seat.
“Uh, I drive.”
I shook my head and jangled his keys. “Not today. Shut up, sit back, and relax. We’ll be there soon.”
He grumbled something but did as I said. The drive only took about twenty minutes, and when we arrived at our destination, I got out and beckoned for him to follow. We strode into the building, and I scanned the area, looking for someone in particular.
I didn’t need to worry, though. She found me.
“Why is my train so late? Sir? Do you know?”
I turned and gave her a smile, then waved at the baby she held in her arms.
The woman looked at me expectantly, her lip quivering. “Do you know when our train will arrive?” she asked again. “My parents are probably worried sick. We should have been there hours ago.”
I gestured toward the chairs. She followed behind me until we were able to take a seat in a quiet area of the train station. I held out my hand to her, and though hers trembled, she took it.
“Hi, my name is Scott, and I’m here to help.”
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The Spirit Key
With K.C. Wells
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An Unlocked Heart
Trusting Thomas
Someone to Keep Me
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ian’s Discipline
Make Me Soar
Dom of Ages
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Digital published January 2019
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