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James said, “My guess is we’re safe for a while, at least. They won’t be in any hurry to come back. We’ll be careful, don’t worry about us. Just . . .” He faltered, and Lu turned to find him looking at her. “You guys be careful, too.” “We will. Thank you for everything, both of you.” Lu crossed and gave Nola a hard hug, then hugged James. When she withdrew, James squeezed her hand, then dropped it and went to the kitchen, busying himself with tidying up. Nola walked them to the door. “There’s something you should have.” Nola handed Lu a small envelope with her name written on the outside in a masculine scrawl. Curious, Lu looked inside: There at the bottom glittered a gold chain with a pendant. She tipped the envelope and the necklace, cool and heavy, slid into the palm of her hand. Th
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