The Devil’s Bargain
“Alright, that’s enough. You two are as clumsy as a pair of giants—stop before there’s nothing left. You boys stay here and relax; I’m heading down to the local market to pick up some things for lunch. Zoe, take your friends inside to wash up.”
That was all the encouragement Aaron and Caleb needed. They stood up in unison, practically volunteering before she could finish her sentence.
“We’ll go for you, ma’am!”
Aaron pulled out his phone and opened his notes app. “We need to pick up some personal supplies anyway. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll get it all.”
Martha looked at the two tall, eager men in front of her and felt a swell of maternal pride. They were useless with a drying rack,