Swiftcurrent Creek [M]Why don't you just go home

Arric knew he really shouldn't be airing dirty laundry, but it was easy to talk with her. And she always listened.

A small chuckle rattled his chest. That's because I don't have one. I was stating it in more a general manner. I have no one. There was a girl in the spring, but she and her family decided they didn't want me around. It was a mistake on my part.