Chapter 14 Torn Between Two Fires

Chapter Fourteen: Torn Between Two Fires

Ethan opened the door with hesitation in his eyes-and still, hope.

He wasn't ready for the storm behind Alessia's glare.

"What is it?" he asked, already bracing.

She didn't speak at first. She tossed the manila envelope onto his kitchen counter. The sound echoed in the silence.

"Recognize this?" Her voi