CHAPTER 4: THREE HOURS AWAYI was gathering up my things to leave when Amber came into my office.
“I’m so jealous,” she said pouting.
“Why?” I asked as I put the papers in my bag. “What’s wrong?”
“Because you get to go see your man play tonight and I have to work.” She poked her lower lip out.
I grinned at her. “Okay. I won’t rub it in.”
Amber folded her arms across her chest, watching me. “You know, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you pack up to leave so fast. They usually have to run you out or I have to drag you out. What gives?” Then a knowing look passed over her face. “Never mind. I already know why. And his name is Lucas Caswell.”
I shrugged. “Maybe it’s because I’m tired. I’ve been working straight through without a day off.”
“You could have a day off if you wanted one. You jus
