There were caution tapes around the house and each step they took towards the entrance, Calhoun could feel Ariana shrinking further into him. This must have been a tough thing for her. He wished he could just sweep her out of there in the next second, but they had to settle the issues with Ethan and probably her parents as well. If they wanted money, he could put them on payroll for the rest of their lives as long as they let Ariana live her life in peace.
The police officer walking ahead of them pulled the door open and Calhoun stepped in with Ariana by his side.
"We know nothing of that! He came here saying he needed Ariana and we had to get her here. We tried to call her but we didn't get her... We didn't even—" Brenda trailed off the moment her eyes fell on Ariana. She didn't even se
