Chapter 13 What's Your Relationship?

The officer moved forward, reaching for his keys as he prepared to inspect the next carriage. His flashlight swung briefly across the connecting area, and he nearly dropped it in surprise as he blurted out, "Whoa! What're you doing standing here in the middle of the night?" Evelyn felt her scalp tingle with dread. She thought she would have been better off staying in the bathroom. Fortunately, since the officers had changed shifts in the evening, this was not the same one from earlier, and he did not recognize them. The officer's flashlight beam bounced between their faces suspiciously and asked, "What's your relationship?" Evelyn tried to steady herself, still scrambling for an answer, but Damian was already a step ahead. He smoothly stepped in front of her, shielding her completely. "I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a smoke," he said casually, pulling out a cigarette pack. "Just having a private moment with my wife, and we'll head back to our seats soon." He smoothly offer