Chapter 19
Melinda turned the truck down Adam’s street after stopping at the pharmacy for his prescriptions and an impulse toy for Skye. “I’ll drop you at your place and then walk home.”
“Are you kidding?” Adam asked. “It’s a couple of miles.”
She wouldn’t look at him. “The fresh air will do me good.”
Melinda could feel Adam staring at her. “Mel. You’re not going anywhere until you talk to me.”
The timber of his voice almost brought her to tears. “Adam, please.” She slowed and turned on the blinker. After parking, she held up the key ring and asked, “Which one is for the apartment?”
“It’s not locked.” He pushed the door open with his good hand and a foot. “Are you coming up at least?”
Curious to see how he lived propelled her forward. “I’m going to get you settled and make sure you’
