When Mariam and Alex arrived back at the bookstore, several children waited for Mariam to read to them. Mariam took them back and had them sit in a circle while she read them a story. They picked out books and went to be checked out by Darci. All of them had to pat Sammy on his head. He looked like he was smiling at them. He loved the attention, but he stayed close to Darci.
When Darci was asked about Sammy being there, she told them she was taking care of him for Charles.
After they left, Alex came over to the counter. “Darci, I think you should close the bookstore for a few days. You could put a sign in the window saying closed for inventory. I would hate for any of the children to be caught in the crossfire when the witch hunters show up,” said Alex.
“You seem sure they are coming,”
