Bells of Return

KAELEN'S POV

"My feet hurt."

Piper dragged the words out like she was done with walking for the rest of her life. She was rubbing one foot against the other as we walked, like she was trying to push the pain away.

"Well, Mrs. Clawson, lucky for you, you have me... Mr. Clawson."

Piper frowned. "And?"

"And Mr. Clawson happens to be an excellent mode of transportation."

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