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“Maybe time away will give you perspective. By the time you return, you’ll have a better view of what you’re going to do. I’ll stand by you no matter what, but I wouldn’t be a good friend if I didn’t tell you I think you’re bonkers.”

“You’ll give me away, right?”

“Aren’t you inviting your parents?”

“I think the fewest people possible is best if I’m going to break the law and lie in front of a woman of the cloth.”

“A female vicar, interesting, how very progressive of Copper Island.”

Chapter 37

Archer

Archer strode across the grand foyer and hugged his sister. “Thank the Lord you’re here. What took you so long?”

Daisy shuffled out of his hold and straightened her clothes. Archer knew he hugged too hard for too long, but that was how he showed his love.

Daisy looked at her watch and then up to her brother. “It’s not even twelve hours since you called in an SOS.”

“I’m sorry, I’m freaking out.”

“Well, I’m here now, so I can help you straighten your head. Where’s Erica?”

“She’s gone.”

“For good?”

“I hope not.”

“Explain while you show me where I’m sleeping.”

“Would it be weird to take the guest room in Erica’s cottage? That way, you don’t have to see Aunt Cynthia if you don’t want to.”

“Are you kidding me? I’d happily keep thehome fires burning for the superstar actress. If you manage to get her back onside, she will be my sister-in-law. Which means she’s really marrying me too.”

“I need her onside, Daisy, not scare her off,” Archer said, hooking his arm around her neck as they walked across the foyer.

“Is the Dragon home?” Daisy asked.

“Yes, she is,” came the booming voice from their left.

“Fuck,” Daisy whispered and stilled next to Archer.

“Aunt Cynthia,” Archer said. “You’re up earlier than usual.”

“That’s because I got a note to say my only niece was on Copper Island.”

“Did someone wake her up?” Daisy asked Archer quietly enough that her aunt didn’t hear.

“Bailey would be my bet,” Archer muttered.

“What are you two whispering about?”

“Daisy needs breakfast, and we were arguing who would be cooking.”

“Unlikely, I’m sure you two will go straight to Maggie.”

“Probably,” they both said and shrugged.

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