Chapter Twelve
“You will be. I’ll make sure you’re taken care of, Sandra.” His smile was triumphant and he immediately released me, moving to my car. Bending over the engine, he took a look at the battery and pressed down on it. It clicked into place and he grinned at me. “Go try it out now.”
I nodded, doubting that it would start and already mentally preparing myself to walk home.
“Remember you said you’d do it.” King said, closing the hood. He had said that but he couldn’t be serious. He was probably just joking with me and would send me on my way.
I got behind the steering wheel and put my keys in and my car came to life. The check engine light turned on with it, but it wasn’t making any sounds and was working.
“Thanks, King.” I said, closing the door.
He moved so fast that I didn
