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  I grabbed my suitcase and pushed it into the vehicle. I went back to the cab of my truck, grabbed everything off the seat and inside the console and shoved it into a bag. It felt odd leaving the truck behind. It had become home over the last week and it was mine; one of the few things that was. The moment I figured out what happened with my bank account, I’d get my truck, but for now, I needed to get to the house and internet. I shoved my bag and purse onto the floor of the front seat.

  Everything had been transferred to the SUV and relief spread through me, knowing I wouldn’t have to leave anything behind in the truck. I climbed into the SUV as the driver did the same.

  Luke walked over to me and stood next to the open door. “Remember, if anything else comes up, you have my number.”

  “Why are you being so kind?” I asked softly.

  His eyes locked on mine and he smiled.

  “You looked like you could use a little kindness in your world. Welcome to California.” Luke closed the door and took a step back, waving as the driver turned on the ignition and stepped on the accelerator.

  “Where to, Miss?” the driver asked.

  I gave him the address and his jaw tensed. “Are you sure about that address?”

  “That’s the one I was given. Why?” I asked.

  “It’s not a good part of town. That’s all.”

  “Oh. Well, that’s where I’m headed.”

  “Very well,” the driver said, turning the vehicle onto the main road.

  I looked out the window and saw Luke still following the vehicle with his gaze. I gave him a quick nod and prayed that whatever was waiting for me wouldn’t be worse than what I left back home.

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  Karice received an MFA in Creative Writing from the U of W. She has written twenty novels, and she has several exciting projects in the works (or at least she thinks they're exciting). Karice lives in the Pacific Northwest with her awesome husband and two cute English Bulldogs. She loves anything to do with snow, and she seeks out the stuff whenever she can, especially if there's a toasty fire to read by.

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