**A fun night**

Ethan raised an eyebrow. "Three days?"

"That's generous," He replied, sounding proud of his decision. "Find your ghost and get out. Otherwise, I won't care who you are or who you know. You'll wish you stayed in France."

Ethan gave a short, almost respectful nod, as if he'd been expecting that exact answer. "Appreciate the hospitality," he said dryly, setting his glass back down on the table without taking another sip.

Lucas watched him closely. He hadn't missed the way he ...