Page 153 of In Death, Love Survives

I stop abruptly.

I know someone who has a car—Daisy.

Taking my cell phone out of my pocket, I decide to text Daisy and see if she’d be willing to help.

Hey! It’s Nova. How are you?

Hey girl! Great, what’s up?

Thanks for answering so soon. I hate to ask this but long story. Any chance you’re up for a road trip?

Hell yeah. What’s going on though?

I’ll definitely share more in the car. But my moving here was kind of a last-minute decision. I have to go to my old apartment and pick up my clothes and a few things before the movers get there on Saturday.

I’m free today. Want to go now?

I wasn’t expecting her to be so okay with this plan. As I chew on the inside of my cheek, I debate calling Wolfe to let him know. I don’t want him to think I just left, but he’s out until who knows when. I can do this with Daisy and get back later tonight. Then this will be taken care of, and I’ll have some of my own stuff here.

That’d be great! Thank you! You’re a lifesaver.

Girl, no prob! Text me the address. I’ll be there soon.

I send Daisy the address and head back into my bedroom instead of making that tea. I’ll get a coffee on the road.

Back in the room, I quickly put together my purse. I decide to leave Wolfe a note, and then I’ll text him too.

Hi Hunny!

Didn’t want to worry you. Be back tonight!

Love,

Nova

I placeit on top of his nightstand. As I look around the room, I spot a box of trash bags on some shelving that Wolfe doesn’t use. Picking that up, I put the box under one of my arms and head out front to wait for Daisy.

Waiting under cover as it rains, knowing that I’m taking another step toward my forever, does feel calming. It’s been tense, so it’s nice to know I’m handling some aspect of my life.

A few minutes later, Daisy pulls up in her luxury SUV and waves me over. I can’t help but laugh. This girl is shaping up to be something else.

As I hop into the SUV, Daisy lowers the volume of a song that’s blasting.

“Thanks for doing this with me!” I shout, right as the music is completely turned off.

Daisy giggles as she shrugs.

“Whoops! Sorry about that. What did you say?” Daisy asks as she pulls out of the driveway.

“Thanks for doing this for me.”

“No problem. I was bored to tears.”

“Not at the store today?”

“No, I have an assistant there.”

She gets to the end of the driveway and stops fully.