He keeps looking toward where we stand as if hoping his girlfriend is going to show, but she doesn’t. When he finishes the song, he tells the crowd good night and God bless before striding offstage without playing an encore.
Banner and I exchange looks.
“That’s not good.”
“Poor guy.”
“I’m sure he’ll figure something out.”
But I’ve got way more important things on my mind than Boone’s woman. “Now, we celebrate.”
Banner’s eyes light with excitement. “What do you have planned?”
“What do you think?”
She glances down at her ring. “It’s my turn to win you a ring, isn’t it?”
“If you’re game.” I pull Banner into my arms.
She presses a kiss to my neck. “I’m game for anything with you.”
“That’s my girl.”
“Even if it’s a cock ring?” she asks, one eyebrow raised.
My laugh booms between us. “I guess we’ll see about that.”
Chapter 40
Logan
Iturned my phone off on Saturday night as soon as I got to the stadium, so when I turn it back on to check the GPS for the quickest route out of Nashville on Sunday morning, I’m not surprised when a few texts show up.
CODY: Need you at the station Monday morning to answer questions. Better be there.
GRANGER: State investigator and I both think the fire was arson. Not meth. Official report won’t be out until next week, but shit looks bad.
JULIANNE:I need to talk to you. Call me as soon as you get this.
“What do you think Julianne wants?” Banner asks.
“Don’t know, but I’ll call her to find out when we get closer.”
“Don’t you think you should call her now?”
I squeeze her hand where it rests on the center console. “I’d prefer to keep reality at bay for a little bit longer, if you know what I mean.”
“I know, babe. But maybe she knows something. If someone deliberately set that fire ... that’s terrifying. Someone could’ve been killed.”
I know Banner’s right, but I hold off for a few more miles before grabbing my phone and calling Julianne.
She doesn’t answer, so I shove the phone back in the cupholder and crank up the music.
“We’re setting a date before we get out of this truck,” I say as I take the exit toward Gold Haven a few hours later.
Banner looks over at me. “What?”
“You heard me. I don’t want to wait too long. Seeing you hold Holly’s little girl ... Hell, Banner. That did something to me.”