"Hang on, Pa, don't reach for yer shotgun just yet," I said, grinning over the protective streak I found funny, when there wasn't actually anything to shelterme from. "We were just circlin' the wagons, not having an orgy." My dad suddenly looked like he might be sick. "Please don't ever say that word again." "Wagons?"

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Source: Before I Wake. Book by Rachel Vincent, June 26, 2012.

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Rachel Vincent is a contemporary author known for her engaging young adult novels, particularly the 'Soul Screamers' series, which explores themes of love and identity.

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