“Or maybe they threatened her into leaving with them. Still, for me not to hear anything...”
“Cap, come to the station so we can figure this out.”
“I’m on my way.”
There was no way she was on the inside of this drug-dealing mess. No way in hell. Someone abducted her.
His chest tightened. Come hell or high water, he would find her and wreak havoc on whoever took her.
Chapter Ten
Cap hopped into his truck and headed toward the station as he dialed Emma. No answer. After waiting a few moments, he tried again. Still nothing. Adrenaline flooded his veins and his heart pounded so hard it blurred his focus.
His phone dinged. Emma’s name popped up on the display in his truck. A text. The stop sign at the highway intersection came into view. Once there, he pulled his phone from the charger and read.
My phone won’t make calls, so I’m hoping this text comes through.
Relief hit hard and fast. She was alive.
Are you okay? Where are you? He texted back.
I’m okay. I don’t know where I am. I pulled into a driveway in the woods to hide. I’m afraid to leave. One of the drug dealers was chasing me.
She was safe for the moment, but he had to find her—protect her. Why in the hell did she leave his house? Why didn’t she ask him for help like she is now?
What can you tell me about where you drove?
It all happened so fast. We were at LaSalle Park. I’ll explain more later. When I left, he chased me. I didn’t really think. I just drove.
Damn right she’ll explain more later.
I know the park and the area. Anything you remember will help.
He imagined how shaken she must be. If only he were with her, he could console her. Hell, if he’d been with her, this wouldn’t be happening. What was she thinking?
I turned right out of the parking lot. I wanted to get back to town, but I turned onto the first crossroad I could find, hoping he wouldn’t notice. Then, I pulled into the first driveway I saw. It was a farm, and there was a guy outside, so I asked him for directions. The vehicle chasing me slowed down but continued on. I’m sure he knew it was me.
You did good. Then what?
I didn’t want to get him involved, so I left with my directions and drove back onto the main road. I was afraid they’d come back, so I pulled into a driveway in a wooded area to hide. It led to an old shed that’s falling down. Still, I backed inside it.
When was the last time you saw them?
When he drove past the farm.
You are doing great. I’m on my way.
I’m sorry.
Nothing to be sorry for, sweetheart.
Cap dialed the chief’s number.
“Chief Mertz.”
“I know where she is, and I’m going to get her, then we’ll come to the station.”
“Be careful.”
