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I grabbed my clutch and emptied the contents on the table My cell phone fell out showing I had absolutely no es It ularly wasI had to a friend, although we never talked outside of work I slippedwith a little cash and my license into the back pocket of my jeans and sat my phone back on the table I walked to the laundry roo sure Neo had plenty of food and water, and that the dog door was accessible

“Dallas!” I heard Luke yell

“I’ Neo’s boith food

“Sorry to rush, but you about ready?” Luke asked, co out of my hand

“Yep, all set,” I said, leading us out of the laundry room and back into the kitchen

“Don’t you need your phone?” he asked, holding my cell phone in his hand

“Nah, I only use it during the week anyway,” I said nonchalantly

“Well what if so ay

“They won’t” I couldn’t hide the disappoint eye contact

“Dallas,” Luke said, walking up behind o anywhere without your phone, ever This is very ito call myself so I have yours” Less than ain his pocket “There, now I can talk to you anyti down at me

Warmth flooded my body when he reached his hand up torabbed my hand and we headed out

As we headed out the drive and back towards Luke’s, I couldn’t resist the te about hih I had proht in hopes that he would open up on his own just as I had “Have you been riding bikes for long?” I asked, turning to hi his profile