Danielle stared at her phone before shoving it back under her pillow. There was no new notification. She didn’t know exactly what she was expecting. A text message from Trick telling her they had found Trey? She scoffed and shook her head. Even she knew that wouldn’t happen. Danielle didn’t think for a second that Trey’s family had any regard for her anxiety. The sky had brightened outside her window. The darkness of the night had given way to a new day. It was a little over three hours since Trey’s escape. There was still no news from her brother’s men about Trey and it was driving her brother crazy. She could hear Chip cursing and pacing like a caged wild animal. Danielle hadn’t left her room, just like Chip had ordered. She didn’t mind. It was like staying away from a rabid dog. D

