Chapter 63

Would she ever really be warm again?

“You’re really leaving tonight?”

“Yeah. From here, I’m heading to the office to tie up some loose ends. And this is important: If I don’t make it back, go see Logan. He’ll have all my paperwork and he’ll know what to do.”

“Pierce…” Her voice cracked. “Don’t say—”

“I’m being practical. It’s all right. He’ll make sure you and the baby are taken care of. Then after I’m done at the office, I’ll be heading to DFW for my flight later.”

“Where are you going?”

He hesitated. “After I land, that’s something I’ll have to figure out.”

“But you must have some idea…”

“No. And even if I did, you’re safer without that information.”

He was leaving her no way to find him—on purpose. She understood, but it made her angry. “Don’t do this. Please.”

Pierce sighed. “We’ve been over this.”

They had, and she was only making things harder. Brea took a deep breath and clutched him as close as she could while