Page 72 of Rangers Mountain Rescue

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Aspen

I hear Dylan shift inside.

Even in his sleep.

And my body reacts instantly.

Turning.

Listening.

Always aware.

Havoc notices.

I can feel it.

“You don’t ever stop, do you?” he says quietly.

I shake my head.

“No.”

Because being his mother doesn’t come with an off switch.

Even when I’m exhausted.

Even when I want to fall apart.

I don’t get to.

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