“I understand.” She raised her phone to show me a string of texts. “I heard back from Elle. She’s out of town visiting family tonight, but she’ll be back at work in the morning. I’d say that’s a good time for surveillance to begin. She should be safe for tonight while she’s out of town. In the meantime, we can plan, and I’m supposed to meet my dad for dinner again tonight.” “I can’t believe I’m doing this.” I ran my hands over my face. Ashley pulled my hands down, then pressed her body close to mine and draped her arms over my shoulders. “Thank you for trusting me.” I lifted her in my arms, tugging her head back gently with my fingers fisted in her hair. “Don’t make me regret it.” OceanofPDF.com Chapter Twenty OceanofPDF.com ASHLEY “I have to say, you seem to be taking all this rather well
