"I will do that, sir. We'll increase security around their residence and keep you updated," James assured him before ending the call. Stepan remained silent, pondering over what this new information could mean. He couldn't get rid of the unsettling feel that had formed a lump inside his stomach.
It took him a long time until he fell asleep. He kept twisting and turning, wishing that daybreak had already come so that he could talk to Ruby. Upon noticing the first rays of the sun and the appearance of a new day, Stephan got up and rushed to Ruby's house. He, certainly, wanted to see her, to be reassured of her safety and to tell her about the new information he had learnt the previous night.
He was knocking at her door nervously, waiting for her to open the door. Ruby opened the door
