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Aspen

Idrop the mug.

It shatters against the floor.

Rylie turns instantly.

“What is it?”

I don’t know.

That’s the problem.

My heart is racing.

My hands are shaking.

And I don’t know why.

“I—” I swallow.

“I don’t know.”

Trigger looks over from the door.

Sharp.

Focused.

“What happened?”

“I think…” I press a hand to my chest.

“Something’s wrong.”

Silence settles around us.

Heavy.

Rylie steps closer.

“You felt something.”

I looked at her and felt like I would cry.

“Yes.”

I don’t have another word for it.

I just know.

Deep in my bones.

Dylan looks up from the table.

“What’s wrong, Mom?”

I force a breath.

“Nothing, honey.”

But Buddy stands.

Ears forward.

Low whine.

And that’s when the radio crackles.

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