Ethan ignored Salena entirely as he strode toward Emily and the two men by her side. His tall, commanding figure moved steadily until he stood directly in front of them.

Emily froze when she saw him approaching. She only snapped out of her daze when he stopped in front of Harold.

Initially, she thought he was coming to see her. To her surprise, all he did was exchange a polite greeting with Harold. “Mr. Peay, long time no see.”

Then, Ethan’s dark eyes, filled with ...