Raul didn’t dare to move, his nerves a fray.

He reassured himself everything would be fine. As long as he maintained that Sabrina was merely drunk, Bettie would remain unsuspecting.

The tent flap opened, but silence lingered.

A chill shot through Raul.

Had Bettie been horrified by the sight within the tent?

Seconds later, a rustle reached his ears. Raul surmised that Bettie had taken Sabrina.

Another soft noise, followed by Sabrina’s faint hum, the footsteps retreating.

The surroundings quieted down

an eternity, Raul opened his eyes cautiously. The

to protect her reputation.

Raul peeked out and retreated to

down, guilt gnawing at him, he was

jolted

outside, discovering

over, inquiring,

Bettie blurted, panic edging her voice, “She said she would come back to

Suddenly, Raul’s sleepiness vanished.

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