Tobias

My head felt like it was about to explode. I couldn’t fucking catch my breath and my heart was beating faster, then slower, then faster again. My vision was blurring, making me dizzy. Ellie’s palm on my back was comforting, but I told myself that I couldn’t lose control, not now, not here. I didn’t want to show any weakness. That scumbag was certain that he was above the law, that no one could discover his secret.

After several deep breaths, I leaned my head against the headrest and shut my eyes, bringing more oxygen into my lungs. The car wasn’t moving anymore. Ellie had stopped on some random...