Forty-Two

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Dani: Sometimes, divine intervention happens—this magical moment that breaks through the storm like a stream of sunshine, like a promise that tomorrow will be better. I had waited for that moment. I had craved it for a long time. I waited for it when I was sure that Will would kill me long before sickness or age could, and then again when I thought I would lose this property and my home. Now, I am waiting for it again, for some miracle that will help me save this town when all I want to do is sleep. I want to relax and let myself have a crush on the man I am not supposed to crave the way I do. I want to paint. I am just so tired. "What are you thinking about?" Julian asked softly, passing me a shot glass that I didn't even bother asking what was in it before downing it. "I... Wh

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