Chapter 399

“Come on,” Kirra wheedled. “I bet you get a hell of a discount.” “It’s not the cost of them,” Emma said as she pulled into the drive-thru lane of McDonald’s. “It’s the fact that you’re not yet old enough to drink.” Kirra snorted. “Like that stops me.” “Kirra,” Emma began but stopped when the speaker box of the drive-thru crackled to life. “Welcome to McDonald’s, can I take your order?” “Two bacon and egg McMuffins and a large flat white,” Emma said. “Two,” Kirra mouthed at her. “Make that two large flat whites,” Emma amended. Emma pulled the car around and paid for their breakfast. They pulled to the side to wait and Emma turned to Kirra. “You know I don’t like you drinking,” she said. Kirra rolled her eyes. “Yes, mum.” Emma ignored the jibe. “When you turn eighteen you can do what you like, but until then just say no, okay?” “I’m nearly eighteen,” Kirra said with a pout, crossing her arms. “And I’m in year twelve, if it’s not the time to party now then it never will be.” “There will b