Chapter FifteenKiera dropped her rucksack next to the front door, took one last look around and breathed deeply. She didn't hear Mags's footsteps behind her.
“It's the start of a new chapter for you,” Mags placed a hand on her shoulder, “and I'm always here if you need me.”
Kiera nodded silently. Then she forced a smile, “It's the start of December so you'll want to put your tree up soon. Do you want me to come back and give you a hand?”
“Let's play it by ear shall we?” Mags asked, giving her shoulder a squeeze. “You might find you're much too busy.”
“I'll never be too busy to help you,” Kiera protested.
She picked up her bag and they headed out to the car. They drove to Kitto's house without much conversation. Kiera tried to appear upbeat; after all, she didn't want Mags sitting at h
