Chapter 47

“Oh, God, this is so…I don’t know how to thank you,” he said, a smile on his face that was so bright,it outshined the sun. I’d never seen him smile like this and wanted him to do it more often. Gone was the angry, scared, and hostile man I’d known. Instead, he seemed full of hope and light, for a change. Apparently, a little kindness went a long way. I was happy for him.

“No thanks necessary. This is all you, Thorn. Sure, having me vouch for you helps, but it’s still you.”

He looked as though he wanted to kiss me stupid, and while I’d love that, I would never take advantage of him that way.

I set him gently on the ground. “Come on, let’s go home. You start work in a few hours, so you should get a little rest, huh?”

I ignored the confused and slightly disappointed look Thorn threw my way and headed for the beach. “We need to find a more permanent place to live, since we can’t live at the motel forever. I’ll keep an eyeout. Any preference?”