Just as she reached the doorway, I called out from where I sat lazily at the foot of the bed. “Can I join?” Her head swiveled backward, eyebrows raised while I sat lazily at the foot of the bed. “We’re can save water that way, you know?” I added with a bright hopeful smile. But I knew better. Bri didn’t even bother to grace me with a response. She simply stepped inside, closed the door behind her. The sharp click of the lock resounded in the hollow, quiet room. I chuckled because that was answer enough. That’s my girl! I quickly pulled out my phone, sending our motel location to Barrett. We were in the middle of nowhere, and I knew better than to let my guard down. My gun stayed tucked firmly at the small of my back, a cold, reassuring weight. My enemies or rivals could easily trac

