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74. Task Force

Author: Naomi D.
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-24 20:29:05
Nivia’s pov

“Where is your mate?” My aunt Kat asked after I gave her a hug.

“He has a meeting with the council,” I told her. “But he said we can go ahead and start without him.”

“Only you’d rather wait?” She said with a knowing look.

I shrugged, “we’re trying to do this as partners.”

Sam smiled at me, having heard our short conversation. “So he’s really changed?”

I nodded, “I know it might seem sudden, but I think it’s always been there. You know? Just hidden behind a mask of arrogance and indifference.”

“And you’re back for good?”

I smiled at Sam, “yes. I’m all in.”

Aunt Kat sat down at the table in Ford’s office. I wondered if she had used his chair. Would he mind?

“So, there was actually something I wanted to discuss with you alone first. I don’t know your mate, and I am not sure how he’ll respond to what I’ll be telling you.”

That sounded ominous.

“Okay?”

She pointed to the chair across from me. “So, I’ve let Sam handle most of the day-to-day stuff, while I took over his tasks. And
Naomi D.

So, my son is doing okay. He's in some pain and sad a lot, because he can't do a lot. He was supposed to swim for his next diploma, but that needed to be cancelled. he was invited to several very active birthday birthdays, which I decided were better to skip or he'd just had to watch his friends have fun without him. It's just sad. And he's only going to school a few hours a day, because he's sore and wakes up a lot. So I didn't have much time to write. He needs my help for a lot of things. so it keeps me busy.

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Laura Phillips Garrett
I’m sorry to hear he’s so sad, but understandably so. I’ll be praying he and you can muscle through this season in life. Get your rest, take care of your son and you, and we will just be waiting on pins and needles for you to be back in the saddle with your writing. Not leaving you!
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Deej
I am so sorry your little man is having a rough time with his injury. Kids are so active and love having a good time. I hope he heals quickly so he can go back out and do all the things.
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Belinda Ganoe
Wow! I had a feeling they killed her but didn’t see the why coming. I have a feeling its about to really go down. Can’t wait! Hoping the pain eases for your son soon. I know that has to be hard for him and you.
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