Chapter 21
Natalie lingered in the hall on the way to the wine cellar. She heard Galen usher Alison into the living room where they had just been, and her skin prickled. It was probably jealousy that Alison had Galen first. But she picked up her phone and texted the number on the business card she’d accepted earlier today. Rafe, it’s Natalie. I wanted to tell you that Galen’s ex, Alison, is in our living room.
She slowed her steps because she saw the three dots that indicated a reply was coming.
That’s who the visitor was? I’m running her ID and plates she showed the guards now. Thanks.
Natalie quickly raced to the wine cellar and grabbed a bottle of white from the chilled section, but as she returned she shuffled to a halt.
She heard Alison say, “Galen, I wanted to talk about us.”
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