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Here's Thea, part three.

But they can walk on their back legs, though, right?

It wasn't a bear.

What are you saying? Henry, drew in a breath. I'm saying

that I don't know exactly what is happening here, and I'd like you to be careful. Okay, Thea replied,

not sure what else to say. I'm sorry, I don't mean to fray in you, he apologized, offering a

smile, and it struck the again

just how handsome he was. She shook her head as if to shake off the thought and stood. Not at all.

I completely understand, she replied. You're at the Cooper's cabin, out on the lake, is that right?

I'm not sure. I rented it through Bugbear Realty.

He nodded.

It's the Cooper cabin.

Keep those doors locked.

I will.

As she turned to go, he asked,

will I see you at Jack's party?

She turned back, confused.

Jilly's husband's birthday at Bug Bear Tavern.

My brother's band is playing. Oh, um, yes, I'll be there.

Good, he said, flashing those ridiculously cute dimples again. Flustered, Thea mimicked. Good, then.

Okay, well, bye. Be careful, he warned again. Back out in the lobby, Theo retrieved her bag and checked her phone.

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