“No tricks.” She held her hands out in front of her. “Just the chance to wash that dirt away. And all you have to do is agree to come inside where it’s warm and comfortable.
Nick looked down at his filthy clothes, then back up at her. “Fine, if you can come through with your side of the deal then I’ll come inside.”
She smiled. “I’ll be right back.”
Slipping through the fence, she went to the neighbor’s front door and knocked loudly. When no one answered, she tried again with the same results. Just to be safe she peered into the windows. No lights and no movement assured her temporary safety.
Lareina turned a handle where the hose connected to the house and let out a relieved breath when water spilled onto the grass. She pulled the hose across the lawn, over the fence, and through the b
