Chapter 123

Cutter

"I'm gonna send you back out with Sullivan today." The man in charge of our assignments points at me. "He's gonna be checking some of the outer edges of town. You should be there in case there needs to be medical attention rendered."

"Got it." I go to the locker they've given me to work out of. Reaching in, I have my go bag. It's second nature to check it, making sure I have everything I need to render aid. This has been mostly what I've done since the night I helped Rowan. Different than what I thought, but no less important. I love helping the people of this state, and Paradise Lost reminds me a lot of Laurel Springs.

Right as I have that thought, a request for a FaceTime comes through from Stella.

"Hello?" I answer, smiling immediately when I see Keegan. "Oh my God, Bub, you're so much bigger than you were a week and a half ago!"

"Isn't it crazy?" Stella laughs as she tries to avoid his hands, grabbing for her phone. "He's hit a growth spurt. Say hi to Uncle Cutter.