The Police Chief scratched his chin thoughtfully. "I'm not going to lie to you, Mr. Butler. There's a possibility that she has been kidnapped. The rate of kidnapping events in Bayard is a little higher than the national average, especially for tourists since many people from outside come here. But m
The chief looked out the window at the sky and hesitated way too long for Gerald's liking before driving off to the driver's address.The driver lived in a hood that was very noteworthy, but not in a good way. Overcrowding, shabby corridors, and run-down houses. It took them just mentioning the driv
He narrowed his eyes, surging towards the man. “Why the fuck would she get down here?”The chief immediately blocked his path. “Calm down, Mr. Butler.”The cab driver shrugged. “I was confused too, bro. Soon as she dropped the cash and stepped out, she straight-up strolled towards the bushes.”“And
"Gerald!"Desiree immediately scurried from the ground and rushed towards Gerald as he fell heavily, face-first. Kneeling beside him, she gently rolled him onto his back, and a gasp left her mouth when she saw blood trickling on the side of his face where the log had hit.It wasn't a lot of blood, b
Cautiously, he raised his hand and took one of hers. She tensed but didn't try to pull her hand away. Pleased, he looked into her eyes and said, “You don't even have to ask that. I couldn't stand the thought of you being out here unprotected and something happening to you. I'll do anything to prote
Electric sensations Desiree hadn't felt in a long time shot through every pore of her being as soon as Gerald's lips touched hers. His lips were gentle at first, slowly moving over hers.She should've pushed him back immediately, she knew. But the moment his tongue swiped on her mouth, her lips part
“We're both tired, and the storm doesn't seem like it's stopping soon. Why don't we try and get some sleep?" he suggested, pointing at the mattress.He realized his mistake when her eyes narrowed, and he quickly clarified. “No, I meant you take the mattress. I'll use the chair.”The wariness in her
Initially, her body was so stiff in his arms that Gerald wondered if he'd made a mistake by suggesting this, but after a few minutes, she eased up, further burrowing herself against him.“Better?” he asked softly, pressing his lips to her head.“Yes." She whispered.“Good.”He didn't realize how muc