Page 130 of The Bridges I've Burned

“You’re my hero, Macon Green.”

He laughed. “I’m off to the station for the morning.”

“Working the day before your wedding? That’s something I would do.”

“It’s only a few hours, and I don’t have to,” he clarified. “I want to. The deputies will be working extra shifts to cover while we’re on my honeymoon, and I want to make sure they know it’s appreciated.”

“I’m sure they know.”

“Well, the other giant box of doughnuts in my car will definitely drive the point home.”

“It sure will,” I agreed.

“Call me if you need anything,” he said.

“Why would I need anything?” I asked. “I’m awesome.”

“And make sure she drinks some freaking water. She keeps complaining that it makes her pee too much.” He rolled his eyes.

“Why do I feel like the teen babysitter being left alone for the first time?” I asked, shooing him away. “We’ll be fine. It’s just a few out-of-town guests. What could go wrong?”

It was like I was asking fate to screw me over.

Zander

Where are you? The house is empty, and I have bear claws.

me

Bear claws? Damn. I forgot to tell you I had an early start. Marin has a crazy-long to-do list, so she has us running all over the place.

Zander

Any chance you’ll have a break?

me

Maybe later in the afternoon. Why?

Zander

Just wanted to have a chance to see you before the rehearsal.

me

I’ll text you.

Zander

Sounds good. Do you happen to know where Macon is?

me

He’s at the station right now. I think he’s headed to the inn later though.

Zander

K, I’ll go track him down.

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