The Bronstad's air conditioner unit rumbles to life as she's passing, making her flinch and shy away.Stop it!If anyone sees her skulking about, they'l... know immediately that she's up to something. Better to walk straight down the middle of the side yard until she's reached the sidewalk by the street, turn, and stroll off without a backward glance. At least she knows where Gavin lives now.Laura's plan had worked for the most part. Both of their mothers had been shocked when they saw Elena's. ”Sam continued, “Then the group re-assembled again and all the losers had to play a round of poker, with all the winners standing around the circle watching and cheering the game on.The two hapless losers of the losers’ group – which happened to be one guy and one girl - had their wrists’ tied up to one of the beams above their heads, and their legs were spread-eagled apart and bound to the uprights that held the beams.”“Now all the remaining losers’ of the losers’ group, had to lick and suck. "He said, "Why don't you go down in the pasture and pick some of those mushrooms? There are plenty in the creek bed."She said, "No, some wild mushrooms are poison."He said, "Well, I see varmints eating them and they're OK."So Jean decided give it a try.She picked a bunch, washed, sliced, and diced them for her smothered steak.Then she went out on the back porch and gave Ol' Spot, the yard dog, a double handful.Ol' Spot ate every bite.All morning long, Jean watched Ol' Spot and the wild. It was just at thing that used me. You know that. You know I would never harm you.” Angela paused. “I...love you, Sophia.”Tears burned in my eyes. “What?”“I think...I love you. You've wormed into my heart. You've joined Lady Delilah in there. I've been scared to admit it. I mean, I gave up...someone to the oracle.”“Kevin,” I whispered.Angela frowned. “Kevin? I loved him?” Then she shook her head. “No, that doesn't matter. You matter.” Her hand clenched the amulet dangling between her tits. “You.