Ashton - Dale Mayer

At Kat's request to find out what happened to a missing K9 dog named Khan, Ashton Nelson returns to his family estate after years away, only to uncover a tangled web of family secrets and betrayal. With his grandmother Johanna's gambling addiction threatening financial ruin and his grandfather Alexander mysteriously missing, Ashton is thrust into a perilous investigation that starts with the missing dog and ends with something that could change everything.

Crystal, adopted at an early age by Ashton's aunt, becomes his ally in unraveling the mystery. Together with Khan, the retired K9 dog, they delve into the dark underbelly of family and not-so-neighborly ties, revealing hidden motivations and dangerous plots.

Amid the intrigue and danger, Ashton and Crystal's rekindled romance adds a layer of emotional depth as they navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty and greed, offering hope and a new beginning for the family estate... if anything is left.