227: Out Of That

Camilla “Hey, Sasha, look!” I said, pointing toward the lights. “We need to stop and talk to them. Maybe they can help us.” Sasha nodded, her face reflecting a cautious hope. I pulled the car over, and we both got out, approaching the officer who had stepped out of the vehicle. It was Officer Bryan, someone I recognized from previous encounters in the city. “Officer Bryan!” I called out, waving to get his attention. “We need help. There’s been a shooting, and we were just attacked.” Officer Bryan’s eyes widened with concern as he took in our disheveled appearance. “Are you both okay?” “Yes, but…” I took a deep breath, trying to steady my voice. “There’s a building not far from here. We were captured by some men who were involved in the shooting. We managed to escape, but we needed to go back. They’re still there, and they have more hostages.” Officer Bryan’s face grew serious. “Alright, let’s get you both in the car. We’ll check it out. Can you show me where?” We quickly followe