Chapter Forty-two: A Danger and an Obstacle
Her face was concorting into a frown before Cruz quickly added.
"For emergency purposes. I know you can look out for yourself, but I know you work because you need money, mostly for your school... I don't want you to return to Deuces especially after yesterday... It's not safe for you for now... So please, you will need this...don't reject this... please..."
Lima thought about it briefly and acknowledged his thoughtfulness. The fond smile returned to her lips. Her eyes shot flickers of desire as she stared once more into Cruz's eyes dreamily.
She still couldn't believe they were now romantically involved.
She took the card from him and muttered a "thank you."
He motioned her to wait while he got down to get the door for her.
As he rounded
