Melissa's heart raced as Titus stood before her, his tall figure blocking any chance of escape. Though his expression was firm, it wasn't cruel. Yet, fear gripped her chest.
"I'm Titus," he said, then turned to Luke. "Remain on standby. You'll drop her off at her destination.”
"What is going on here?" she demanded, her voice shaking.
Titus exhaled deeply as he gestured to a car on the standby. “Please, follow me. I promise, you’ll be taken back to your destination.”
Melissa took a step back, her hands instinctively gripping the strap of her bag. "This is kidnapping! I’m not going anywhere with you."
Titus’s gaze softened for a moment. “I know this seems... unconventional, but just thirty minutes of your time. That’s all he needs.”
“He? Who is ‘he’?” Melissa’s voice rose. “Do you
