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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not considered to be real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. Copyright © 2023 by J. Nathan. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any m...
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not considered to be real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental. Copyright © 2023 by J. Nathan. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any form or by any means without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Edited by Stephanie Elliot Cover Design by Y’all. That Graphic. First Edition May 2023 CHAPTER 1 “Lucy!” I called out the name on the cup of hot chocolate and set it down on the counter A little girl bounced over to the counter to grab it with her mittened hands. “Thanks,” she said before returning to her mom who waited near the Christmas tree by the front door. The bell chimed as they walked outside, leaving the café empty once again. “What are you up to this CHAPTER 2 “Excuse me?” Kyler asked. “Why didn’t I know? I should’ve known. When you came in, the bell on the door didn’t ring. There were no footsteps. And then Daci didn’t see you.” I dropped my forehead into my palm. I’d been so distracted by his good looks, I’d been completely off my game. “Are you okay?” Kyler asked. I sighed as I let my hand fall. “Sorry. This isn’t supposed to