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“She said she didn’t.”
“I’m going to change out of these clothes and take off all this makeup.”
When she began to walk away, I grabbed her hand. “I love you, babe.”
“I love you too.” She smiled. “I’m sorry.”
“You have nothing to be sorry for. She was just protecting us.” I winked. “I’m going to head down to the beach. Join us when you’re ready.”
“Okay. I’ll be down there in a while,” she said and went upstairs.
I grabbed a couple of beers from the refrigerator and took them down to the beach.
“Claudia’s gone,” I said to Gabriel and Jackson.
“What do you mean she’s gone?” Gabriel’s brows furrowed.
“Kate sent her on a one-way trip back to Boston.”
“Oh my God.” Gabriel laughed. “Are you serious?”
“Yep.” I tipped the bottle to my lips.
“And how did she convince her to go?” Jackson asked.
“Besides the pocketknife she pulled on her, I’m sure she threatened her.”
“Damn. I wish I could have seen that.” Gabriel laughed.
“What’s so funny out here?” Simon smiled as he sat down.
“Grayson was just telling us about Kate and Claudia,” Jackson said.
“Oh.” He laughed. “That girl is impressive. Grace was dying when I told her.”
“I’m happy you think this is funny. She could have gotten hurt,” I said. “Claudia is one unstable woman.”
“It sounds to me like Kate can take care of herself.” Jackson smiled.
“Is Kate still around, or is Ava back?” Gabriel asked.
“Ava’s back. She’ll be down shortly.”
“Are you sure you can handle all of them?” Jackson asked.
“Yeah, I’m sure. The only one I have to worry about is Kate. Freya is the calm one, Ophelia is the loving motherly type, and Luna is just a kid. I’ve never met Seraphina.”
“And who is she again?” Simon asked.
“Ava told me she’s the gatekeeper of the system. She protects the system and stores the memories of the trauma. If Ava starts having flashbacks or a bad memory, she blocks them so she doesn’t remember.”
“Do you think you’ll ever meet her?” Gabriel asked.
“I don’t know.” I took a sip of my beer.
“Hey, family.” Sam smiled as he sat down.
“What’s up, my brother and cousins.” Conner grinned as he walked over, holding Isabella.
