The rodeo was just a few hours away and Tia was walking back from the corner store after buying a pack of Kools. It was getting dark out and usually she would never be caught dead walking around by herself. But tonight, she walked with her head held high, not always looking over her shoulder to make sure she wasn't being targeted for a jumping. The Socs had been lying low lately. Tia knew it was only a matter of time before they started up again at their old tricks. She was going to enjoy the peace while it lasted.
Old tricks.
Hardly.
No one had any idea just what the Socs were planning.
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