Jonah POV
July 4
Wade’s Independence Day barbecue was among our small groups’ many traditions. Every year, we’d gather on the rooftop of Wade’s condo building. He’d grill various types and cuts of meat while the rest of us relaxed in the pool or hot tub, soaking up the late afternoon and evening sun. As night fell, we’d huddle together on loungers at the pool’s edge, sipping wine and watching the fireworks. I was determined that this year would be no different. Okay, there would be some changes. There had to be.
Avery and I had discussed hiring a security detail after Detective Barnett left us his friends’ card, but we hadn’t made a firm decision until Kylie Benson was reported missing a few days after her interview. Now, my house was under siege by the media and Kylie’s fans all accus
