James glanced across the cab to where Ally sat with her feet curled under her as she sipped the milkshake she’d gotten as they walked along Main Street after dinner. He liked having her here in his truck. Any time he was with her was time well spent, in his book.
“Today was great.” Ally watched out the window at the changing landscape. “I haven’t had that much fun in I don’t know how long.”
“Then it was about time.” He shot her a smile. “I’d like to say let’s do it again tomorrow, but I have to get home. I wish I could stay longer, but I’ve got a job waiting for me in Hawthorne.”
“I wish you could stay too.” She reached across the console and rubbed his upper arm. “I’ve enjoyed having you here. I wish we had more time.”
“Me too.” He covered her hand on his arm with one of his, squeezin
