She was almost at the top of the steps, and Shane was right behind her, when she heard Myrnin say, in a quiet voice that was like the old Myrnin, the one she actually liked, "I'm sorry, Claire. I never meant - I'm sorry. Sometimes I don't know... I don't know what I am thinking. I wish... I wish things could be like they were before.
Rachel Caine"I don't like this," he said. "I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was sorry, what do you want me to do? Beg? I will. I'll get on my knees right here if you want."
Rachel CainePaul?โ I said. My voice shook a little. โItโs Jo.โ Silence. I couldnโt tell what was happening on the other end. Then, very quietly, โJesus.โ โNo, just Joanne, although I can see how you might make the mistake, coming back from the dead and all.
Rachel CaineHer phone rang again. โWhat?โ she snapped as she answered it. Myrnin, of course. โAre you on your way?โ โNo!โ โClaire, there are things to do.โ โHere, too,โ she said. โAnd Iโm staying here, believe me.โ Myrnin was silent for a beat, and then he said, โBob would be very disappointed in you.โ โBob the spider?โ โHe looks at you like a mother, you know. Iโm surprised at your lack of work ethic. Think of the example you set forโโ She hung up on him and turned the phone on vibrate and relaxed in Shaneโs arms.
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