SS2 09: For the Love of a Daughter

"Reporting live from The Magical Symphony, the police have arrived at the scene where a hostage situation had taken place. The suspect's identity is still unidentified and, based on given information, he has yet to contact anyone for negotiation."

Eve's phone clattered to the floor while her heart sank. The world became quiet in her ears. She only heard her own heartbeat, not even the reporter's voice reached her. To her, the pieces fell into place and created a picture.

She itched to break it apart.

Cale watched her in worry. The life in her face had vanished, particularly her gaze. It had turned dark and dull. He felt the temperature drop a few degrees. A shiver went down his spine.

"Nanzie," Eve said, blinking out of her daze. Something in her expression had changed. A small fire had begun to burn behind her eyes. "Go faster."

"Yes, Ms. Eve."