She removed her keys, attached to a pink rhinestone-decorated tube of pepper spray, and then slung the bag over her shoulder. She didn’t think Talon caused the fire, suspecting that when he came at her, he would use the direct approach. He’d want her to know it was him, but she purchased the spray anyway as a precaution. “See you guys in a couple of days,” she called on her way out. Her co-workers had brought in bags of clothes, all stored in the back of the Jimmy, until she could get on her feet again. She called Alannah from the salon and gave her an update and left a message for Gavin, too, letting him know where she was staying. She exited the salon into the early evening. A light mist of rain dropped from the sky, and she pulled a mini-umbrella from her purse and popped it open. She paid close attention to the surrounding area, clutching the spray tight in one hand. Hurrying to her vehicle, she almost tripped when she saw Gavin get out of his gold sports car, parked right next to hers at the end of the aisle.
