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Pete continued. “Today we’re pass’n though some of the most beautiful country on the face of this earth. Might even meet up with mule deer, tree squirrels, and rodents.”
“Wonderful,” Veronica said. “I love rats.”
I reached for the mouse totem in my pouch, amazed at how much I’d come to treasure this smooth brown stone.
“Hey Morgan,” Pete called. “Prep up that camera of yours for some great National Geographic shots.”
“Will do,” Morgan said, focusing on me. I tried to mask the hurt caused by his secrecy, but knew I had failed when he frowned.