Chapter 53

“I left you the book you started. And a few others.” Bonnie shrugged. “If I missed anything else I guess I’ll see you in a couple days.” He didn’t miss the detached tone in her voice. “I really appreciate you bringing me here. The journey has been amazing and the adventure I hoped it would be.”

“We’ll go wait on the boat.” Mavis gave Mandy a substantial push to wipe the curious expression off the teenager’s face. “Move it, Man.” she said.

“No fair. It was just getting good.” Mandy grumbled.

Bonnie tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked at David. “This is because I asked you where we go from here, isn’t it? You’re pushing me away because I asked if we have a future together?”

“Me sending you off with Mavis?” He could lie to her. He probably should, if for no other reason than he didn’t want to think about her leaving with that sad and disappointed look in her beautiful eyes, but he couldn’t lie. “Partially. You need to get unstuck, Bonnie.”

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