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EMERALD LAKE
The sun blinded Chelsea as she walked towards the Wildlife Centre listening to a Lady Gaga song she was plugged into. She pulled a pair of sunglasses out of her pocket and cranked up her phone. When Gypsy started, she sang along.
And I don't wanna be alone forever. But I can be tonight.
A month in, her studies were going well, and she loved working with Wenner. She’d left Sage at home, as she couldn’t bring her inside with the animals, and tying her up outside was a bad idea, leaving her vulnerable to wildlife. A sixteen-year-old, Joanne, signed on as a volunteer. Just as well, since the centre was filling up. Spring and summer were the busiest times, apparently. A frown crossed her face as she reached the gate. Why is it open? She passed through and closed it behind he
