The large sedan was steadily climbing up a hill and she gripped the side of the seat in alarm.

He shot her a glance as the headlights cut through the darkness of trees on either side.

And then, she saw a gate ahead of them. O’Grady operated the remote control of the gate from the sedan and they swept up a small drive. Bianca looked around herself in alarm. And then she stared in astonishment.

Ahead of her was a small house, a white cottage, sitting perched on the hilltop. “What…where?” asked Bianca and O’Grady stepped out and came around to her side, helping her to alight, his hands on...