(Kieran)
I followed Mara's car out of the parking lot. Kept close behind them.
My hands were tight on the steering wheel.
Ashley had escalated today. And people like her didn't just stop.
I thought about lunch with Callum. We'd been at the bistro talking about a renovation project his company was working on. Some historic home in Capitol Hill that needed major work.
The owners wanted to preserve the original architecture while updating everything else. It was a big job. Callum seemed excited about it.
Then my phone rang. The PI. Ashley was confronting Sloane at the mall.
I didn't ask questions. Just left money on the table and ran.
The mall was two blocks away. I got there just in time.
Now I was making sure Sloane got home safe.
We turned onto her street. Mara pulled into the dr
