persuasive enough.
“i’m — sorry. i heard people. i had nothing better to do.” wow, that’s sad. he immediately cursed himself for telling anyone that, even if it was true.
damn it. ryland had never been the most stealthy. his colleagues used to jokingly ask who’s idea is was to name him ‘grace’ because he truly, truly lacked any.
when his gravel crunch was echoed, ryland knew he’d been caught —
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revealing himself and frantically apologizing for what was effectively trespassing? he tried to think it over . . . nope, he was screwed.
ryland slowly stepped into view, hands held up at the sides of his head to show he was harmless. he just hoped that would be
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