Chapter 14Chad Singleton’s footsteps echoed on the cool, tiled hallway at Edenwood as he made his way to the quiet conservatory. There he set down his cup of coffee and drew open the drapes. Morning sunlight flooded in, creating streaks of yellow across the thick carpet. Opening up the double doors that led to the garden, he breathed in the fresh air, felt a light breeze pass through him. It was as lovely a morning as he could have asked for but not one he could celebrate with anyone. Kelt was gone, almost as though his presence in Eden had been a dream. And Chad’s grandmother had gone off to her spa, her second visit in as many months. With Pearson having taken her and not expected back for three days, Chad had the entire estate all to himself. And for the first time since returning to

