Getaway

Ember

A new reality without Hank at the helm of Marx Inc., where I knew Kaden would be, or at least, I knew that was where Hank wanted him to be. With that in mind, I cleared my throat and laced my fingers with his.

“You said your dad was sending us on a trip, but then you said you’d explain everything to me later once I was packed and we were on our way. I’m packed, and we’re on our way.”

Kaden squeezed my fingers, flashing me a glimpse of pearly whites as he smiled. “Fair enough.”

We stopped at a red light, and Kaden flipped the blinker to turn out of the city and, hopefully, away from most of the traffic. “When I went to see Dad’s lawyer this morning, we discussed the will. As it turns out, Dad also made a video for me. He left it with Mr. Kent, who gave it to me and told me I could watch it in his office. After I watched it, I went to my place to get my stuff and pick up the arrangements. Then I came straight to you.”

“A video?” My eyes grew wider. Shifting in my seat so I was fac