Page 72 of Booked on You

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A chill runs up my spine.

My aunt laughs. “Okay. Well. A few customers just walked in. I’ll see you, okay?”

“Yep,” I say, ending the call.

I text Scarlett.

Ezra

Your next book is titled Her Forever?

Scarlett

Yep. It sure is.

Ezra

Is forever a possibility?

Her three dotspop up and then disappear.

Scarlett

I want to find out.

Scarlett

As long as you do.

Her words make me smile,and it’s not the first time that’s happened today.

Ezra

Of course. Do you need anything? I’m going to visit my aunt in town.

Scarlett

I need six hundred and seventy-two words and a lot of coffee.

Even a simple textfrom her has me cheesing.

Ezra

I’ll start a pot for you. Help yourself. Unless you want to join me?

Scarlett

I can’t. I’m sorry!

Ezra

Don’t apologize. I understand how deadlines call!

Scarlett

Thank you!

Ezra

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