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“We will,” Oz said. “Thanks for everything. If it weren’t for your intervention, China and I wouldn’t be here.”
“That’s what you do for family.”
China nodded. “Thanks for the treats and for all you did for us. I really do feel like we’re family now.”
“Me too, honey,” Teresa said. “Now get going and call me when you get there safely.”
“Hey, why don’t I get cookies for the road?” Angel asked.
“You get them when you get home,” she said.
“I think I’m the favorite,” Oz said.
“You wish,” Angel said.
The trio left Teresa’s home. Oz held open the door to his truck for China. “Ready to go home?” he asked.
“Very. You ready to find out what life’s like in the Kedrick pride?”
“Definitely.”
He smiled at her and shut the door. She stifled a yawn as she buckled up.
Oz got behind the wheel and started the truck. “Onward, love?”
“You know it. Home’s calling.”
He put the truck into gear and pulled away from the curb, honking twice and waving at Teresa, who stood in the doorway. It was bittersweet for China—she was excited to get back to Kedrick and her life there, excited for her life with Oz to begin. But she was also sad to be leaving Teresa and Angel. They’d become family to her really quickly.
She called Duke’s cell and put her phone on speaker.
“Duke.”
“Hi, it’s China. I’m with Oz. We just left for Kedrick.”
“Excellent.”
“Is that China?” Ree’s voice could be heard in the background.
“Yes, love,” Duke said.
“Yay! Hurry home, China, we missed you!”
China grinned. “I missed you all too.”
“I’ll alert the patrol to your arrival. You don’t need to check in with me tonight. How about we meet at the diner for lunch at noon?”
“That sounds great, thanks.”
“Safe travels. See you tomorrow.” Duke ended the call.
China set her phone in the cup holder and leaned over to rest her head on Oz’s shoulder. “I can’t wait to get you home.”
“Oh? I’ve got some things on my mind related to that too.”
“You mean like go straight to bed and sleep?”
“Yes, to the first part, and eventually to the second part.”
