Chapter 25: In Which He Plays His Cards Right

"Sora, sweetheart put on your coat and shoes, we're gonna head out for a while, we have to meet up with someone important" Ashton said pulling her up from the couch by her gently and handing her the real coat along with a furry muffler. There was no way he was leaving her alone again and he didn't think she'd be keen on the idea this early either. "Who?" She asked while putting on the coat. "A detective, he can help us with our situation" "Oh... but Ashy there are those people parked outside the house, they'll follow us" she voiced her concerns. "I know doll, just follow me and you'll see" he told her assisting her with her boots to which she responded with a polite thanks. She didn't question him further as he took a hold of her hand and guided her to his office all to her confusion. However, that confusion was cleared when he pulled a green book out and the shelf opened to a passage like some Y/A fantasy novel Sora read. Her eyes and mouth were both wide open as Ashton guided