Second Door to the Right by Nikki Hyson

Author:Nikki Hyson [Hyson, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-15T06:00:00+00:00

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My father is Peter Pan. Sometime after three a.m., and the refrain still echoed within her thoughts. My friend is Captain Hook. Lily stretched under the quilt, claiming all three of the couch cushions, but finding no refuge. She’d realized, over an hour ago, that both men were finished offering her half-truths and dearly longed to discuss her in private. Done with secrets, she pretended not to notice and “fell asleep” where she nestled.

Snuggling deeper into the curve of her body, Amos released a shuddering sigh. River, newly returned from the evening’s final potty break, attempted to nose her way up onto the sofa. Unconsciously or not, Amos kicked once towards the inquisitive puppy without batting an eye.

A finger snap, James’ soft summons, and the puppy padded off to the men sitting opposite. Their voices low, Lily strained to hear every word. And did.

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