Chapter 53

After a lavish lunch, Adonis drove Anabella to the beach. They took off their shoes and walked along the beach, sinking their toes into the sand, relishing the warmth of the sun on their skin, enjoying each other’s company.

Anabella’s phone rang with yet another call from Deaton. She tried to ignore his call but found herself picking up instead.

“Deaton,” she tried to reel in her irritation. “Is there a reason why you are calling me, even after I told you that I would be taking the day off?”

“Anabella,” his voice sounded strained and desperate as he called her name. “I need you at work. There’s...