Cam looked around the room slightly apprehensively. “It’s fine—really, it’s fine.” Dianne placed one hand on his chest affectionately, indicating that he should relax. “Better than the last place, anyway,” he said grimly. She paused before replying. “Yeah—yes it is. I must be honest, I was wondering for a few minutes if I’d made the right choice coming along for the ride, even if I am being a freeloader at the moment.” “Don’t say that!” Cam placed both his arms around her, drawing her close to his body so that she felt both small and very protected at the same time. “To be honest, if I think Dan had continued driving we wouldn’t have made it in one piece.” She kissed him. “Thank you,” she replied. “Is he always like that?” “Dan? A royal pain in the ass? No. Usually he’s much worse.” She laughed at this and, giving him another peck on the cheek, she let him hold her for a second.
