Chapter 80

Chris took them home. Their home, not her parents', which caused some grumbling.

Rasputin wasn't enamored with the idea of taking an Uber back to the house, but her daddy convinced him, saying Grandfather could walk if he didn't like it.

When the car pulled into the driveway and the moment to say goodbye arrived, Isobel couldn't help but hug her father tightly. Eyes wet. Heart aching. "I missed you so much."

"As did I," he whispered against her hair. "But I would do it again if I thought it would spare your life."