Chapter 22

“Yeah, we brought a bag. Cam left earlier to go back to Delta and gather the rest of your belongings. Come on,” he said, turning her to the door, “why don’t you pick something out and we can go get dinner?”

Sara hesitated. “You want me to go out? Isn’t that dangerous?”

“I want you to get something to eat, and I don’t think it’s healthy for you to be cooped up in this hotel room. I don’t think it’s dangerous. The diner is just across the parking lot, and I don’t think anybody followed us.”

She didn’t want to do it. Everything inside her crawled with terror, mostly at the prospect of venturing somewhere where they could get to her again. Staying inside, staying hidden, that was how she would survive.

On the other hand, she had been locked inside for what felt like an eternity. She wanted to breathe fresh air, and she wanted to see the sky. And she had Josh at her back, strong and sure, ready to protect her as he’d promised. It was just a meal. She would eat quickly.