Chapter Twenty-Two
Padric’s favorite security specialist arrived at the tiny one-runway Lost Harbor airport the next day. He’d first hired Ethan James for a show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. At the time, Ethan had been working with his sister, Olivia, as part of James Investigations. Now he ran the firm on his own, which meant he had even less available time than usual.
“The only reason I’m doing this is because your last song f*****g ripped my heart out,” grumbled Ethan after the two of them had exchanged hugs. Ethan already knew how Padric liked to deliver his hugs, and didn’t object. “And because it’s Alaska. Bucket list, baby. Check it off.”
“Fun fact: this little town is the most beautiful place in the entire state.” Padric grinned at him as he showed him to Zoe’s car, whi
