Tuesday is here! It’s time for Part Five of The Shape of Family. Checking back in with Claire and her retinue today.

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The Shape of Family
Part Five – Sun-Baked

by Rick Cook Jr

After she was alone, sated for the night, Claire tried not to let it get to her. Any number of reasons why the girl would be late. She tossed and turned all the same with a stomach churning worries, and by morning when her Wings first stirred she couldn’t tell if she’d slept or just kept her eyes closed hoping for it.

Claire pushed up from her bed, mouth dry, head pounding. She hadn’t meant to drink. That damned Combs wouldn’t take no for an answer, bordering on insubordination.

Bordering but never crossing that line. Continue reading →