Chapter Sixty-Two

Over the next three months, Hugh came back to see her several more times. He became a welcome distraction from the monotony of her life in the Bird Cage.

Early on, she had taken on the challenge of trying to make enough food for dinner. So far, there was no such thing as leftovers with Justin around.

Sam’s father would occasionally call and check in. They would chat for a bit, then usually the conversations would drag a little and become awkward, so they traded off coming up with reasons to get off the phone.

They were still working out their relationship. But she was touched that he was trying so hard. He seemed to want to make it work.

They didn’t quite know how. Not yet.

Speaking of relationships…

Always before she and her father hung up, she would ask about Garrett. Her father would tell her he was doing well, but nothing else. She was pretty sure whatever new mission he was on was top secret.

She went to the large windows in her room and looked out, wondering where Garrett was now and what he was doing.

And if he was thinking about her.