Chapter Nine
TESS
“You can come with us.” I hugged Ven again, but she shook her head.
“Maybe later, but right now I want to go see my brother. Thanks to you, I can.”
“You need more?” I was willing to give her every last cent to thank her for all her help.
“No. I’m just happy to be out of there.”
“Me too.”
“Be careful, okay?” I nodded. “You go enjoy that fine specimen of a man.”
I forced a smiled as she stepped up onto the Greyhound and waved when she found her seat in the back. I was going to miss her.
Trigger sat on the hood of the car, happy to give us some space. He didn’t do emotion well, and I was sure with what I did, he looked at me differently.
I made my way over to him and ran my hands over my arms. The temperature had dropped, and the insane day was quickly coming to an
