CHAPTER 87
LUKE
The highway stretched out in front of me, and all I could think. was that if I had just taken Jess to prom…
If I’d just had the guts to tell Josh and do what I really wanted- be with Jess–none of this would ve happened.
This is my fucking fault. Jess is hurt because of me. She wouldn’t have given Bryan a chance in the first fucking place. That animal would not have put his hands on her if I just…
She would’ve been safe. She would’ve been with me. “Fuck,” I hit the steering wheel like that would help anything, but it got rid of some tension.
I needed to focus. I need to find her. If I don’t find her, then… Laura said it was a police vehicle, but walking up to the cops and accusing them of kidnapping wasn’t exactly going to end well.
The phone rang, cutting through the monotony of the tires humming against the road. I glanced down at the screen. Josh. Without thinking, I hit the answer button and put him on speaker.
“Yeah?” My voice was tight with tension.
“Luke, there are patrol cars right behind you. They’re close. I just got off the phone with Sam,” Josh’s voice came through, strained but steady. “They checked with the precinct. No police
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vehicles were reported missing. The only ones out tonight are authorized units.”
My heart sank, and I gripped the steering wheel even tighter. Whatever vehicle Laura saw wasn’t a real cop. I had to stay calm and think clearly. Jess needed me sharp.
“Okay, so we’re dealing with someone pretending to be the law. Fuck,” I muttered, trying to piece it together. “Can Laura remember anything else? Was the guy wearing a uniform?”
“Sorry, man, Laura’s still out,” Josh confirmed. “They say she’s got a concussion. It’ll be a while before she’s conscious again, let alone able to give us more details.”
My jaw twitched as I fought to keep my frustration in check. “I’m gonna get Jess back,” I said, my voice firm, even though my mind was racing. “I promise, Josh. I’m getting her back.”
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