Heat novel Chapter 35

Jake heard Ashley's scream as he dashed out of the bathroom, but not forgetting to grab him a towel. He carefully rushed downstairs shouting Ashley's name before entering the living room to find a busted window, a brick on the living room table, and a shaking Ashley in the corner of the room sobbing. 

He rushes to her side immediately pulling her into his arms as she quickly clenched onto him, "Baby, what happened?" He asked gently rocking her body, "T-They lied to us, " she cried as Jake furrowed, "Who did, baby?" He asked as Ashley pulled away, "The police, they said they would find them, " she said as Jake signed, "I don't want to stay here, Jake, " she said as more tears rolled down her cheeks as Jake wipe them away. 

"Alright, wait here for me to come back, " he said as Ashley began to panic, "No, please don't leave me, " she pleaded as Jake smiled weakly, "Alright, baby, I got you, " he said before lifting her and they both went up to his room. 

"What are we going to do, Jake, they're probably still out there?" Ashley asked as Jake got dressed, "We'll call back the police, let them know what happened, and then we'll find a place to stay, " he said as Ashley furrowed, "Where are we going to go, we have no money to book a hotel, " she said as Jake stopped and think for a bit, "What about Anna?" He asked as Ashley continued to furrow, "What about her?" She asked as Jake gave her a look causing Ashley to shook her head, "No, I'm not involving Anna in this, " she said as Jake scoffed, "She's already involved in this drama, Ash, remember, " he said as Ashley nodded, "Do you think she will let us stay?" She asked as Jake shrugged, "You are her best friend." 

After Jake got dressed, he and Ashley left the house with some things as Ashley wanted in Jake's car, while Jake made a quick phone call. 

Soon the police were on the scene, Officer Willow was speaking to both Ashley and Jake on the side while the other officers were examing the scene. 

"There are nowhere to be found, " Officer Willow said as Ashley stared at him in disbelief, "What do you mean they are nowhere to be found, you said you would catch them, " Ashley said in an angry tone as Jake stroked her hair to calm her down. 

"They knew we were coming, " Officer Willow said as Ashley sighed frustrated before walking away. Jake turned back to Officer Willow, "How long will it take for you guys to find them?" Jake asked as Officer Willow sighed, "We're doing all that we can, son, I suggest you two find a place to stay and let us do our jobs, " he said as Jake nodded, "Thanks for your help, Office, " Jake said as Officer Willow nodded before walking away. 

Jake turned to Ashley, who was leaning up against the car door with her arms folded. Jake sighed before walking towards her as she avoided his stares, "The police are doing all that they can, Ashley, " he said as Ashley rolled her eyes, "And what if they don't find them?" She asked as Jake chuckled bitterly, "Why are you being so negative?" He asked as Ashley scoffed, "Because they are dangerous, I can't just relaxation knowing that they are still out there, " she said as Jake sighed, "They're doing all that they can, Ash, " he said as Ashley nodded, "Whatever, Jake, can we leave, I called Anna, she said we could crash at her place, " she said before turning around and getting in the car. 

Jake began to get frustrated as he sighed before getting inside the car. The ride to Anna's house was awfully quiet for Jake's liking as he glanced at Ashley from time to time. Ashley was lost in thought as she stared out of the window. She missed her mom and wished that she was here with her.