Baleney was four hours away, by highway, from Seattle, so it’s impossible that he had set out on hearing about the accident. He must have come to Baleney with Kylie Finch.

But what Aiden didn’t know was that Lord Ethan owned a private helicopter and that he’d come here, by car, as soon as he’d received Nate Bass’ call, about four hours ago.

The surrounded air had become chilly as soon as Ethan Parker had arrived. He strode towards the car in which Kylie was held captive. Aiden ...