Theo drove them to the nearest diner, a quiet, out-of-the-way place that had always been their refuge. As they walked in, the air was thick with the smell of fresh coffee and sizzling bacon. Without wasting a moment, Theo slid into the booth across from her, immediately ordering two glasses of cola, knowing she needed it. Savannah didn’t hesitate. She drank both glasses in quick succession, the cool liquid soothing her, the sugar giving her the much-needed boost. She leaned back in the chair, her body slowly starting to relax as the rush of energy began to settle.
Theo watched her intently, his gaze soft but filled with something unreadable. He adjusted her short skirt, his hands gentle as he covered her legs with his coat to shield her from the admiring gazes of the men in the diner. She
