Chapter 27
Nathaniel and Ryan were back in the Mercedes-Benz van, driving east and approaching the campus.
"That's where Charlotte's wreck was," Ryan said, pointing out the window to a westbound lane on the left. "About right there. On this incline."
"It is close to our rental home here," Nathaniel replied.
"Which beach are we going to? I have always wanted to see the Malibu Pier."
"The place I have in mind is better. Trust me."
Nathaniel winked and Ryan remembered that Nathaniel, being famous, could not choose a public location and count on remaining undetected. Ryan, not convinced he was either fully safe or exposed, was aware of some trepidation as he contemplated being alone in the dark with this fighter and his bodyguards.
They drove five more miles west and the van swerve
