Chapter 73: The Soldier
“Wow, who died?” Luca laughed as he barged in with a small handbag and a backpack. The question was warranted given the generalized shock and long faces. “Hey, where’s Damien?” Ybor, already tipsy from one too many coping beers, laughed. “Heh! His questions answer each other.” Before anyone could begin to situate Luca on the days events, Sarah crossed the room running and laced her arms around Luca’s neck. Despite not quite understanding the whole emotional weight of the encounter, the recently arrived man enjoyed the embrace, taking in the girl’s perfume. “What are you doing here, you dork?” Sarah asked, easing her grip but not letting go. “Aren’t you supposed to be swimming tomorrow?” Luca smiled, then, over Sarah’s shoulder, met Carol’s eyes. Possibly the only one who knew what his
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