“She could be a family member or a friend— who knows? But to be able to monitor you this well, she should be within that circle.”
The unspoken message in Jack’s words was very clear: The culprit was so close that it might be someone she trusted and treated like family. Not only was it frightening, it was also heartbreaking. Regardless whether it’s a lover, family, or a friend, a betrayal of this level was just devastating.
Alex fell quiet in his arms although she continued to weep, and Jack’s heart ached for her. He did not mean to scare or upset her, but he just wanted her to be aware of the facts. This was crucial to unearth the truth and to protect her in case the killer still did not plan to stop.
Jack’s jaw clenched as he realized how ugly and dangerous this thing they were dealing
