Chapter 40

"I'm not going to let your dad sleep in some horrid motel," Devlin answered.

Faith shot him a grateful look. She didn't want her father sleeping at that motel. From what she'd seen passing by, it looked run down and horrible.

"What is this? Where are we?" Her father asked, finally looking out the window and spotting the larger-than-life hotel building.

"You'll be staying here tonight," Devlin answered.

"Staying where?" He asked, still confused.

"It's a hotel, Dad. You'll stay at this hotel instead."

"Like hell I would!" He exclaimed. "Turn this car around right this moment. Do you know how much it would cost to sleep at a place like this?"

"Don't worry about that, Dad."

"No way! Take me back right now."

Devlin pulled the key out of the ignition. He stepped out and circled to Faith's side. He opened the door. "My lady?" He offered her his hand.

She took the offered hand with a bemused look. "What was he up to now?"

"Let's go in. If your dad isn't going to come in then we can get a room