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Chapter Fifty Six
Ruby
“No, I want to,” I replied, not feeling very brave but wanting to let Caleb share his special place with me. I peered over the edge of the balcony and cringed. “Just don’t let me fall, okay. It’s a long way down to the bottom and that stone paving looks very unforgiving.” My attempt at a light-hearted joke to cover my fear didn’t go unnoticed by Caleb.
He flashed me a killer grin. “Here, give me your hand.” He grasped hold of my hand, threading his warm fingers between mine as he led me up the narrow, uneven steps.
Chunks were missing in the stone. I had to tread carefully. I could imagine these steps becoming deadly when it rained. My sandals felt like they were slipping on the smooth surface, and that was while they were dry.
I clutched hold of Caleb’s forearm to steady my
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