Safe again

Scarlett sat in the waiting room of a police station with Charlotte and Chris by her side. Officers were walking here and there despite the late hour. It seemed like there were always crimes to take care of in New York City. She wished she didn’t have to end up in a police station again so soon. The fact that Ryke wasn’t back from the interrogation room yet was also putting her in a very shitty mood. It had been one hour. “Why aren’t they releasing him?” She yelled with tears in her eyes. “I already gave my statement. They know that Ryke didn’t do anything wrong. He was just trying to protect me.” Charlotte reached out to hold her hand. She had dark circles under her eyes, being in severe need of some sleep. Scarlett felt terrible. Chris and Charlotte were struggling because of her when they had their own things to deal with. Despite all, Charlotte still had the strength to offer her a smile. “You have to calm down, Scar. They will release him in a second.” The young woman bit on her l