Chapter 6
When Jessie saw her, she let out a squeal so loud even Cinda’s She Bear flinched at the sound. And the beast was shielded by so many protective layers, nothing should have penetrated them. Well nothing save her niece’s voice.
Dear Goddess, that girl had some lungs on her.
“Aunt Cinda!” she bellowed as she hustled towards her and wrapped Cinda in her thin arms. “It’s so great to see you. What are you doing here?”
Jessie, for such an itty bitty thing, was surprisingly strong. Her arms were like a vise and Cinda coughed a little as Jessie tightened her hold around her waist.
“Can’t. Breathe,” she gasped out, but she was teasing, and Jessie rolled her eyes at her when she pulled back. Cinda shot her a wink and declared, “I’m back for good.”
Jessie gawked at her. “Back for good?
