Adrian stirred awake as his phone buzzed on the nightstand, the sharp noise cutting through the quiet of his apartment. Groggily, he reached for it, barely glancing at the caller ID before answering.
“Hello?”
“This is Officer Daniels from the Seabrook Police Department,” a firm voice said on the other end. “Mr. Blake, we need you to come to the station regarding a complaint filed against you.”
Adrian sat upright, suddenly wide awake. “A complaint? What complaint?”
“Ms. Nadine Harper has filed a formal harassment report,” the officer explained. “We need to speak with you in person. Please arrive within the next hour.”
Adrian’s chest tightened. He’d expected Nadine to be upset, even angry, but this? His stomach churned as he quickly got dressed, his mind racing.
At the police station,
