OLIVIA

“Now you’re missing the point, ma’am. No one is accusing you of causing Cyril’s accident. We just need you to assist us with the investigation,” the cop backtracked on his earlier statement.

At first, I’d been terrified, convinced I was about to be arrested for something I knew nothing about.

I glanced at Adrian, immediately noticing how furious he’d become. His clenched jaw and the tension in his shoulders spoke volumes.

I tuned into his heartbeat, hearing how loud and fast it was—like a warning drum beating inside his chest.

I placed a hand on his arm, silently urging him to calm down before things got out of control....