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He finally spotted Lisa’s Mercedes at a gas station two hours out of town. She’d parked in the shadows and was inside paying for her gas. Even with her long hair tucked under a beanie, wearing a loose sweater that disguised the shape of her body, he recognized her. He waited until she emerged from the door, then stepped in front of her.
The shock on her face made him smile grimly.
“Surprised to see me? Have you forgotten your promise not to leave without telling me?” He took her arm and guided her to his car.
“I was going to tell you. I am going to tell you. I was just waiting until I got some distance between us.”
At least she was honest about it.
She didn’t resist as he opened the car door and ushered her in. Actually, she looked relieved, and let her head sink back against the
