Chapter 48

Avery found him in the backyard. There were even more flowers and shrubs back there. The landscaping immaculate, the atmosphere peaceful. Colin was staring at the back of the house, where a huge picture window overlooked the yard. Avery couldn’t see inside, but that didn’t matter.

“Colin?”

The man turned, glanced at Avery for just a second, and then returned to looking in. Avery approached cautiously and made sure to keep a respectable distance. He let the silence stretch for a few minutes before he spoke again.

“Is Lindsey in there, Colin?”

“She’s at work. I’m waiting for her to come home.”

Avery stared at the spirit, because the lack of emotion in his tone was a little troubling. He took a moment to center himself, because he needed to engage Colin.

“This backyard is beautiful. Absolutely stunning. Is that your doing? Or hers?”

Colin gave a little start, and Avery smiled slightly.

“Or both of you together?”

“She wanted a haven back here. We created it together.”