Chapter 28

"We need someplace close and I know the perfect place. This is where my brother usually takes me when we come here to shop." Stella was practically dragging Dani, and their giant shopping bag across the parking lot. "Come on, we've got to hurry. Who knows how close they are. And I'm starving. And I'm guessing once my brother gets here I'm not going to be eating out again for a while. Glass of water! Crust of bread!" She managed to keep a straight face as she barked the words before breaking down in laughter and rolling her eyes. "Okay, so it won't be that bad. But I'll definitely be at home with mom for at least a few days until he cools down.

"But you're taking me the place you two always go? Isn't that one of the first places he'll look? Dani looked around nervously as if she expected Luca to appear from every empty car they passed.

"Oh, he's going to find us. And soon. I'm just hoping I have a chance to tell you a bit about his history first. And to eat first. I was thinking abou