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my head and go back into the house. I grab two cardigans. I'm not arguing with m

the garage and seeing Eli must h

steaks, too, Major

. I'm sure Alice wou

oes sometimes. I don't think she likes be

don't hear her. I link my arm with h

ep, I know Eli is

l

ne, no texting

that look that makes me want to pull he

d, and when she's finished she tucks her phone in her purse down at my feet. "Alice said she was on her way to my hous

about that, but she holds

tly. God, I can't resist that

It's a push st

ght. You're a

les. And don't you

k her what she wants to do in the future, she's less than forthcoming. I don't know why, but it feels like she's keeping her dreams from me. Maybe she's embarrassed by them, or maybe she doesn't

away. I can't wrap my head around what I would do if I didn't get to see her

ience driving because the Major and I are always driving her everywhere. She'll be seventeen Saturday, and Major has hinted to me that he

together. Even if it's moments like this, where we are just being happy and playful. I know it's wrong to want more from her, and I know she's underage. I hate the part of myself that knows better, but I can't seem to stop. I feel so guilty that she's so young and I've tied my rope to

button. Got it," she says, cranking

my truck. I hap

ou love me," she

ys stuff like that, but it's the truth. God, how I wish I could tell her

as heated seats," I say, p

her foot off the brake and st

cook. This truck

, sunshine. I guess

her cheeks, and I l

circles and then goes down another row of empty parking spac

n?" I tease, knowing f

e it circled in you

back. God, I love when she bus

ut in big rows that are separated by lights. She's driving up and down each one smo