Shattered Vows
"That's your magic, Sara. Animals listen to people with hearts like yours."
I smiled, then noticed him exchange a glance with Ella, like he was debating whether to say something. Finally, he leaned in, the corners of his mouth twitching into a mischievous smile.
"You know, this reminds me of Liam and Mr. Ben."
I blinked. "Mr. Ben?"
"The chicken," he said, grinning. "Liam was maybe six, and for some reason, he got attached to this one cranky old rooster we had—Mr. Ben. Followed him everywhere like a bodyguard. Claimed he could understand him."
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