where he’d been sitting, picked up his things,
and walked right out of the library.
When Ashley returned, she didn’t notice
anything had been taken. Parker was about
to tell her, but the bell rang to signal the end
of the period, and Ashley rushed out of the
library before Parker could say anything.
His stomach twisted.
I should have stopped
Devon
, he thought. His mind went blank for
a second.
That was my fault. I can’t hesitate
next time
.
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