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Aspen
“With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.” - Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
Noel wouldn’t stop staring. Unable to answer the blaring question in his eyes, I turned toward Mason and Reese. “Here. Get your answers.”
They looked about as shocked as Noel did, though. Finally, Reese shook her head as if to clear it and slipped the box from my hand. “Thanks.” Her jaw setting with determination, she faced the woman who was too freakily like my mother. “Well, alright then. Where’s the bathroom in this place?”
“I’m not taking that thing.” Mrs. Garrison took a horrified step back.
“Yes, you are,” Mason said, his voice determined and hard. When she looked as if she was going to object, he smirked. “I’ll tell you what. You take that test, and if it comes out positive
