The Calm Before The Storm.

Amara’s phone was clutched tightly in Tobias’s hand as Jake’s words replayed in his mind. Detective Anderson was currently in a coma and Aaron, during the transportation to his detention center, had been able to escape, free. Tobias had not believed the information at first, and when he had, he had not been happy. He was furious and worried. Worried that Amara would not be safe and furious at the police for not keeping her safe. For not doing their damn jobs. His heart raced In his chest, a frown etched across his features as he glanced down at the sleeping figure beside him. Her body was warm, her breathing even and her hand was resting on his, her fingers wrapped around his and her face buried against his shoulder. She was completely at peace, unaware of the terror that was happening. Tobias did not want to wake her up and ruin this moment. In fact, he didn’t want her to have any knowledge of Aaron’s escape. He was aware that as soon as she learnt of it, everything would change and s