Chapter 28: Goodbye to the Past

Ethan pulled into the garage entrance after a long, successful business trip back in LA. The clients were happy with the arrangement and were glad to meet Ethan in person, so the deal was signed and development on the project would begin soon.

But Ethan couldn't think about business right now. His only concern was Anna's safety. He knew that Alan had been both physically and emotionally violent in Anna's past, and Ethan worried that things would escalate now that the man knew about Anna's relationship with Ethan. He'd dealt with far too many unstable people in his past business and personal relationships, and he knew how unglued jealous and controlling people could become when the situation became out of their control.

Ethan headed straight to Rick in the security room and found him talking to John.

"John," Ethan said, extending his arm for a handshake, "I'm glad to see you getting started so soon." He and Rick exchanged welcoming nods as Ethan addressed John. "Are Anna and Kelly doing