Platinum Crest Manor.

At dusk, Francesca brought Jaden home.

A towering banyan tree blotted out the sky, blocking most of the light spilling from the estate. Through the dense leaves, the deep blue evening showed in scattered, dark patches.

Francesca got out of the car and lifted Jaden from the backseat, unwilling to let go.

The little guy was sweaty, but he still smelled like a sweet baby.

She kissed him again and again, never ...