CHAPTER 179

I can see the steel in her watery gaze, which is zeroed in on me. I give in. “I’ll follow you.”

She nods and climbs out of the Rover. I wait for her truck to pull in front of me then keep her in my sights all the way out to my place.

My house isn’t exactly close. I grab my phone from the middle console while driving, find Jeff’s number, and dial. I don’t let him finish saying the name of his law office. “Danny won’t be in for the rest of the day. She’s not feeling well. She’ll be in early tomorrow to do whatever it is she needs to work on.”

“Okay, Van, but do not hurt that girl.”

“Got it.” I end the call and drive. Finally, my house comes into view. I drive up to the front porch and climb out. Danny, who’s already parked, does the same. I walk around her truck and take her hand, leading her up the steps. I don’t know why I suddenly need all this hand-to-hand contact with her. I’m not a hand-holder. For some reason, I’m just afraid she’ll slip through my fingers if I don’t hold onto he