Eralia’s POV
‘Eralia!’ I’m suddenly engulfed in a rib crushing hug as a slim body that smells of baked goods attacks me as soon as the door is closed and locked behind me.
‘Hey Kenzie’ I gasp, patting the back of the bakery owner as she grips me tightly to her in the current embrace that could give a bear a run for its money.
‘Oh my God, I was so worried! Are you OK? I can’t believe what happened! You must have been so scared! I’m so glad Benny reached you, what could have happened if he hadn’t . . .’ Mackenzie’s wails choke off into my shoulder as I try to comfort her.
‘It was a bit scary but I’m fine’ I reply.
‘Are you sure? I did say to Callan that maybe you should take a little more time off . . you can, it’s OK, just tell me’ my boss rambles on tearfully still clinging to me.
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