CHAPTER EIGHT
Max did not press any confessions out of Ariel during their impromptu dinner but decided to let her eat in peace. He knew that the woman wouldn’t go anywhere too soon, as she still looked scared.
After all, Bryan was away with his wife and not available to her. Matt and Jay had also left the town that day and wouldn’t return for a few days, so Ariel didn’t have anyone else to turn to and ask for help.
Max knew her twin brother, Alex, as they had met a few times at Bryan’s. Alex had also visited the dojo a couple of times and showed promise. However, the man didn’t seem to have the will to pursue anything to the bitter end. He had chickened out of his training after only two classes.
Talking to Alex those few times, Max understood that Alex held his wishes in the highest r
