86. Crescent

86. Crescent

—. Riley . —

Mikolaj leaves the room, following Jessie as I unlock my phone to throw a quick glance. So many calls and messages.

“Law enforcement. Please open the door.”

My heart skips a beat when I hear the words. Loud and clear. I thought Jessie was reacting to something she watched on TV.

I rush out, but I hold myself after a few steps. Mikolaj has not kidnapped me. I am here at will.

‘Convince them.’

Moving nearer to my door, I strain to catch the conversation. A faint smile forms at my lips as the officer says, “We want to meet Riley Adams. Her family has requested a wellness check on her.”

I have no reason to feel happy. But I am sure Mikolaj didn’t anticipate this. At least, I didn’t.

“Sure,” Mikolaj says lightly and I stroll out of my room. He turns, meeting my gaze as I make my way towards them. He raises his brow at me with a smile. As if he wasn’t about to throttle me barely a minute ago.

I can almost hear him say, ‘Try to be convincing.’

Standing next to him