~HUNTER~

The Reid family estate overlooked ahead as my car rolled up the long, tree-lined driveway. Gray clouds gathered above the mansion where I'd grown up, matching my mood perfectly.

I hadn't planned on coming here today, but my mother's urgent call about feeling unwell had left me little choice.

Baron had raised an eyebrow when I had announced my sudden departure.

"Should I inform Mrs Sally you'll be gone for dinner, sir?" he'd asked, his expression carefully neutral.

I'd hesitated. ...