As soon as the workday ended, Zara didn’t hesitate. She grabbed her coat, hailed a cab, and raced straight to the police station, her heart pounding with worry.
Outside the station, she spotted Rosey just as she was leaving. Their eyes met for a brief second, but Zara didn’t say a word. She couldn’t afford distractions. Without a glance back, she stormed past her, determination etched in every step.
Inside the station, the harsh dim lights and the sterile scent did nothing to calm her nerves. She quickly found Adrian, already sitting in a small, cold cell.
The moment he saw her, relief and warmth lit up his face. “Zara!” he said, a weak smile breaking through the tension.
“Hey… Adrian,” Zara replied, gripping the bars between them. “How did this happen? I’ve been worried sick since th
