Chapter 21 : Safe House

I knocked on Franky’s door with Peaches, Daniel, and Lyle standing behind me. Franky lived in the rich part of town in a gated apartment complex. He was an actual cop now, but he couldn’t afford a place like this on a police officer’s salary. His parents were well-off and I knew they helped him buy this place.

“Are you sure we can trust this guy?” Daniel grumbled from behind me when my friend didn’t immediately come to the door.

“Yes, I promise,” I assured him.

I started to doubt my answer when I realized a man I’d known since I was sixteen, who was a cop as well, had just kidnapped and tried to kill me. But I wouldn’t let that stop me from trusting Franky. He was always a good friend to me, just like Lyle.

Finally, he opened the door. Franky was handsome with dark skin, a bright smile, curly black hair, and bright blue eyes. He brought me into a hug as soon as he put his eyes on me. I hugged him back. It was really good to see him.

“Audry! It’s great to see