Chapter 204

Danica watches Lorenzo vault up the steps and close the gate behind him. He looks worried, and she wonders where he’s going. Something bad has happened. A frisson skitters up her spine, but she’s not sure why. She sighs. There’s so much she doesn’t know about him. And he said they might have to return town. She will have to face the reality of her situation. Homelessness. She’s pushed it all aside for the last few days, but so much is unresolved in her life. Where will she live? Will Julio have given up looking for her? How does Lorenzo feel about her? She sucks in a breath as she tries to shake off her concerns and hopes that he can deal with whatever the problem is quickly and return. Even now the house feels empty without him. The last few days have been blissful, and she hopes they don’t have to go back town. She’s not ready to return to reality yet. She’s never been happier than she is here, with him. In the meantime she’ll finish loading the dishwasher. Then she’ll shower. ******