What was going through her head? She wanted to go to a hotel when someone wanted her harmed? Fine. He’d gladly get her out of the line of fire, if only for a couple of nights. By the end of the weekend, he’d make her see he cared about her. “Can we go? I don’t want to be here any longer than I have to.” The tension in her voice cut through his heart like a knife. “This place gives me the creeps.” “Get into the front seat so we can talk, then.” He drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. “Please?” Groaning, Astra opened the car door and slammed it shut. For a heartbeat, he thought for sure she’d just stroll into the apartment building without a backward glance. Astra yanked the passenger door open and plopped down in the seat. “Happy?” Slade shifted the car into gear and placed his hand over hers. “We’re leaving like you wanted, but you owe me something.” “Owe you?” She snorted. “I owe you. Wonderful.” “Hey, I didn’t ask for you to get snotty with me, little girl.
