CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX
Buzz CutJackson nudged her thigh as Piper’s voice betrayed her concern. “Kit? Is that you? Are you okay?”
She swallowed and blew out a breath through pursed lips. “Hey, I’m fine. Sorry. Poor connection.”
“I’ve called you a few times.” Her friend’s voice held a plaintive element. “I don’t want to lose our friendship over a stupid Expo.”
Jackson fought the gear lever into drive but kept his foot pressed on the brake. Kit frowned as he jerked his head towards her seatbelt, showing he wouldn’t join the traffic until she’d buckled herself in as the law dictated. She wrinkled her nose at him but complied. “I agree. I tried to pull out of the cutting competition, but the Huntly group already paid for my entry. It’s non-refundable. I’ll make it clear on the night that I’m ind
