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Ethan dropped his eyes and took a deep breath “My nao, I orking as an ER doctor at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC”

“And Lucy?” Ronan asked when Ethan didn’t continue

“She’s hter”

“Eric Palmer?” Ronan asked softly

Caught off guard, Ethan ed a nod and then said, “How did you know?”

“After Cain told me yours and Lucy’s first na She found a BOLO alert on you”

“What…what is that?” Ethan asked

“It means ‘Be on the Lookout’ It’s used to infor persons and people of interest It allows police officers to detain someone until the interested party can be notified,” Ronan explained

Ethan paled, but nodded “Is it…is it for kidnapping?” he asked

“No, it’s not a warrant You’re na a minor across state lines”

“Person of interest?” Ethan asked, his voice shaky

“You haven’t fored with the crime,” Ronan said

“Why wouldn’t Eric just have ?”

“My guess is your ex wanted so you, but didn’t want you to be fored”

Ethan shook his head “He wants to control the outcome,” he murmured

“It’s a calculated risk If you’re arrested and charged, you’re more likely to tell your side, but as a POI, he can work soo his way”

Ethan nodded “He doesn’t want o back to the way they were And when things quiet down…”

I reht before He’d been so certain Eric would kill hione conclusion

“Start at the beginning, Ethan,” I said softly as I watched Ethan try to hold hio sit next to hie, so I stayed where I was