Chapter 4

The last city streetlights slid across the windows as Ben guided his gray sedan onto the highway. Winter pines closed around the road, and the house I'd left disappeared behind us.

Less than ten minutes later, my phone began vibrating inside my coat pocket. Adrian's name filled the screen, and I let it ring three times before answering.

"Where are you?" His voice came through tight with anger. "I found your wedding ring and divorce papers on my pillow. Tell me where you went and come home."

I rested my head against the cold passenger window. My empty side of…