Emmett’s response was deliberate—he wanted to reassure Zoe, as well as Opal and Cade, that he hadn’t given anything away.

Ethan still had no idea that Emmett was Emily’s son.

“I’m here to see Opal and Cade,” Ethan stated plainly.

Zoe, sensing trouble, quickly reached for her phone, intending to call Emily.

But before she could, Ethan cut in coldly, “She’s at a party. She may not be able to take your call.”

Suspicion flickered across Zoe’s ...