“Your ride is here,” Derek called out Saturday afternoon.
“Any sign of Leon?” Joe asked as he double-checked to make certain he had everything. He felt a bit uncomfortable about the knife and sheath, clipped to the inside of the waistband of his jeans, with his shirt hiding it. He knew it was only a precaution. One he hoped he wouldn’t need.
“Doesn’t look like he’s around. Hers is the only car on the street that wasn’t there fifteen minutes ago.”
Joe got his jacket from the back hallway, putting it on, and then made it a point to give Derek a kiss, quipping, “So you won’t be jealous,” before he headed outside to Paige’s car.
“You ready for our big adventure?” Joe asked after putting on his seatbelt.
Paige laughed. “I’m not sure how much of an adventure it’ll be, but, yeah. I like your
