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The following morning, Tanner woke up to find the bed empty. Thinking that Lilac had to be in the bathroom, he lay there for a while.
Then he realized that the hotel room was too quiet. Getting out of bed, he rushed to the bathroom.
What the hell?
Where had she gone?
Grabbing his phone, relief filled him as he saw a message from her.
Lilac: Sorry to run out on you. I had an appointment I couldn’t miss. And you looked so peaceful sleeping.
Tanner: Next time, wake me.
He waited but there was no reply. After showering, he made sure he had everything and headed out. The rodeo was finished, but he’d decided he was going to stay on for a while.
Because of Lilac.
His phone beeped.
Lilac: You looked tired. I thought you needed your sleep. Can I see you tonight?
Disappointment filled him. He’d thought they were going to spend the day together.
Tanner: Yeah. Where should I meet you?
Lilac: At the bar at eight. I have something I need to talk to you about.
Worry filled him. What could she possibly have to tell him?
Tanner: You could tell me now.
Lilac: I would rather do it in person. See you at eight.
* * *
Tanner walked into the bar just before eight and looked around for her. There were a couple of other waitresses working tonight.
He sat down at the bar and ordered a beer.
Getting out his phone, he sent Lilac a text. She didn’t reply, but he didn’t let it get to him.
Not until half an hour passed.
Where was she? Fuck. What if something had happened to her?
He tried to call her, but it went straight to voicemail.
Where was she?
“Hey!” he called out to the Harry, the bartender.
“Yeah? You want another one?”
“No. Do you know where Lilac lives?”
The guy frowned down at him. “What’s it to you where Lilac lives?”
“I’m her friend.”
