Liam didn’t pretend to misunderstand her concerns over being a brown woman—with big curly hair, even bigger gold hoops, and a nameplate necklace featuring her unusual name—out in an area of the state where the people might not be happy to see her. “Shit. I’m sorry. I was so focused on the surprise, I didn’t think. You can use my hat if you want, and I can lock your jewelry up in the glove compartment.” He paused. “Of course, turning around is always an option.”
