Breaking the ice
"I know Ethan. If he was in that tavern, it’s because Victor lured him there by threatening me, or threatening his mother. He was trying to protect us. And I am not going to let him stand in the cold alone while I hide in a luxury locker room."
Without another word, Adrian turned and walked out of the office. He didn't check in with his coach. He didn't look at his training schedule. He walked straight to the parking garage, dialed Marcus on his secure line, and said, "Book me the fastest private charter to Santiago. Now."
Thirty six hours later, the rain in Santiago had turned the city into a gray, slick labyrinth.