Chapter 50
Ava
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I SPENT THE next few hours obsessing over what I might find in Tampa Bay. I was even tempted to call the police, just in case my brother was buried in Blade’s backyard. Considering my last conversation with law enforcement, however, I decided that they wouldn’t be much help, which was frustrating.
In the end, I got tired of waiting around. I needed answers and sleep was eluding me. I took a shower, packed an overnight bag, and jumped into my Navigator. Almost forgetting to call Tarot, I sent him a text telling him that I couldn’t wait any longer. He called me back immediately.
“Hold up, you’re going out there now?”
“Yeah. I’m sorry. I just can’t wait. I need to know if he’s there,” I replied.
“So, you’re going by yourself?” he said.
“Yes.”
“Have you left yo
