Chapter Nine
Callan
Pulling up next to the curb at Sage’s parents’ house, I was happy to see her little black car not in the drive. That meant she couldn’t run out and keep me from getting inside to meet her family.
Striding up to the front door, I rang the bell, and in no time, a man answered it. “Oh, hello there.”
“I’m Callan Duran. Is Sage home?” I knew she wasn’t but I didn’t quite know where to start things with the man I thought must be her father.
“No, she and her son went to the beach today and haven’t made it back yet. But please, come inside. I know they’ll be back soon since the sun’s starting to set.”
I walked inside the home. “Thanks. You’re her father?”
“I am.” He held out his hand. “Ralph Ruiz.”
Shaking his hand, I said, “It’s nice to finally meet you. I’ve been outs
