Chapter 8 Kisses in the Fire

It was well past midnight when Ava showed up at the Carter estate again. She hadn't texted. She hadn't called. She stood in the rain, soaked to the bone, a folder clutched in her trembling hands. The security guard at the gate didn't recognize her at first-but she only had to say one word. "Ethan." He was asleep when the butler knocked on his door.