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cautiously then m otioned for them to follow her.
    Trina snorted a small laugh at how cautious she was being. Amber acted like she didn’t trust anyone and everyone could be a possible enemy. Trina hurried Toby out of the car and into the diner. She really needed to go to the ba throom and was sure he did too.
    By the time they got out, Amber had secured a table. With her back against the wall, she sat next to the window, watching the parking lot. Trina and Toby slid into the booth across from her.
    The truck stop was busy and by the time the waitress came around everyone had decided on what they wanted to order. With Amber keeping a watchful eye, they all ate quietly .
    When they got up to leave , both women grabbed for the ticket and frowned at each other for a moment. “You have done enough for us already.” Trina would not release the slip of paper. She didn’t care that Amber was taller than her and could probably take her down if she wanted too. Hell, her flying front kick in Dean’s side proved that mu ch. But she wouldn’t let it go.
    Eyes narrowed, Amber finally relented after what appeared to be a small standoff and dropped her hand. “It’s all yours.” She turned without another word and headed towards the exit.
    Trina half expected her to leave them there and hurried the cashier so she could get out the door . Relief washed over her as she barreled out.
    Amber was leaning against the car with her arms crossed over her chest, her eyes still scanning the parking lot. When they got close enough, she turned, opened the back for Toby to crawl in and closed the door behind him. She then climbed in behind the wheel and st arted the car.
    “You may as well get some more sleep , w e have at least seven and a half, eight hours before we get there.” Her tone sounded a little gruff.
    “I didn’t mean to offend you.”
    “You didn’t and at least you didn’t apologize this time.” Amber gave her a grin.
    Trina smiled back with a slight shake of her head and settled into the seat after making sure Toby was buckled in. She was beginning to realize Amber’s rough exterior as just that. “I would offer to drive, but I’ve never driven a day in my lif e.”
    Amber cut her eyes over at her. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
    Trina shook her head. “Nope, my parents died when I was seven. My uncle and his wife were always too busy and Dean refused to allow me to touch his truck unless I was washing it or in the passenger seat.”
    “Well, you really need to learn. There may not always be someone around to take you.”
    “Yeah, I know. I do appreciate you doing this. I honestly thought you were going to drop us at the bus station. I certainly didn’t think you were going to drive us all the way to Louisiana , or even Vegas.”
    “I’m in between jobs now anyway , ” s he shrugged . G lanc ing over at the side view mirror , she did a double take and l eaning closer to confirm what she was seeing. “Doesn’t Dean drive a red and white truck?”
    Amber had apparently notice d his truck in the parking lot at the hotel, she certainly hadn’t. Trina nodded and jerked around in the seat, staring out the back window in time to see him barreling up the highway, heading straight towards them.
    “If he keeps coming like that, he’s going to ram us. You might want to hold on , Toby.” Amber punched the gas pedal . T he old car was on its last leg already and faltered a moment before it gave a small burst of speed, leapin g forward with one last effort.
    “Baby, hold on and keep your head down, okay?” Trina twisted around in the sea t and tried to help him adjust.
    “You might want to turn around in case he hits us , d on’t want you going through the window.” Amber’s voice was urgent. She kept leaning forward, looking to the side and behind them, moving her body around so she could keep her eye on where the truck was while staying in her lane .
    Trina plopped back down in her seat and quickly