Page 35 of Say Yule Stay

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“Oh, I’m definitely going to have you.” Sobering, I add, “This is the best Christmas present ever.”

“Let’s go back upstairs and you can show me just how much you like it…”

“Best day ever.”

EPILOGUE

WALKER

MURPHY: My flight got delayed, I won’t be in Starlight Bay until the 29th

WALKER: As long as you’re here for New Year’s Eve

WALKER: Lacey and I are throwing a small party

MURPHY: Do you know enough people to do that?

WALKER: Very funny

MURPHY: Seriously who is going to be there?

WALKER: Lacey and me, Hallie and Sawyer, and hopefully my cousin

MURPHY: Which one?

WALKER: Like you don’t know

MURPHY: It’s more fun when you tell the story

WALKER: I think Sawyer is creeping up into the #1 friend spot again

MURPHY: That’s just hurtful

Ilook up as Lacey’s phone dings where she’s curled up on the couch. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of having her in my space.

It’s our space now.

“Why are you being mean to my brother?” she demands, her face serious for only a moment before she smirks.

“He started it.”

“Very mature.”

“Thank you.”

My phone vibrates in my hand, but this time it’s not Murphy; it’s my cousin.

COLLINS: My flight gets in on the 29th and I know you said you’d get me but I’m going to just rent a car

WALKER: Are you sure?

COLLINS: Yeah, it’s no problem and I’ll need something for a little while anyway.

COLLINS: Are you sure you still want me staying with you and Lacey?

WALKER: Yes. Plus we’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party—it’s going to be fun

COLLINS: Debatable

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