I cleared my throat to catch her attention.
She looked my way and a brilliant smile formed on her face. "Derek!" she exclaimed before throwing herself at me in an exuberant embrace. "I had a great day. How was yours?"
"Can we talk in private, please?" I eyed Gavin warily. I wasn't thrilled about what I had to reveal to her.
Worry traced her green eyes as she pulled herself away from me. She turned toward Gavin and smiled sheepishly. "Thanks for everything, Gavin."
The boy nodded his head toward her and curtly bowed his head in my direction. "Tomorrow again, Sofia," he said. "If you're still alive by then."
She snickered at the statement, so I figured it was some sort of inside joke they had between them—an idea that grated at my nerves.
I was relieved when Gavin was finally gone and I had my girl all to myself, but any pleasure I felt in her company was overshadowed by the news I carried with me.
