His mind raced with thoughts of all the terrible possibilities that could unfold if he didn't reach her in time. His ego, his pride, everything was forgotten in that moment.
However, before he could chase and protect Rylee, she got into the car, and the sound of the engine roared to life.
** 04
Rylee was looking out the window at the steady, bleak rain while her companion, driving the car, chose to remain silent upon seeing her blank expression. He knew that everything she faced had affected her deeply and the disheveled look couldn't deny her dread.
Elijah signed, looking at her defeated form and he knew that even if he asked, she wouldn't say a single word. That's how Rylee was. Anything that bothered her, she wouldn't say right away, whether it was her anger or her pain. She always
