Dec 10, 2016
... found a book they couldn't put down.
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“What are you reading?”
James’ voice startles Cassandra, jolting her upright. She hastily tries to tuck away Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. She keeps one finger tucked against the page she left on, trying to keep it’s place
“Nothing!” She nearly shouts. James half-grins, giving her a skeptical glare. She chews on the inside of her cheek nervously, then finally waves him over. James sits down next to her and waits patiently, watching as she pulls the book out from behind her back.
“James,” She says quietly. “There’s a character in here who smokes. A caterpillar. And the queen likes to shout about chopping peoples’ heads off!”
“I won’t tell mum or father,” He says with a smile. “Don’t worry.”
