Chapter 286: I'm Beginning To Need Him

Tallulah's POV:

I open my eyes and he's right there. He's asleep, completely at ease and perfect. It scares me how much I like him, how much I'm beginning to need him.

My phone buzzes, breaking into the quiet around us. I don't recognise the number but it's the local area code, so I'm not filled with dread. Over the last few months I've been convinced every time I've answered the phone that it will be a Brighton number and it will be Rick. Except he doesn't know the number - thanks to Jarrod - so I know that my fear is irrational. Irrational or not, I'm still full of fear every time it rings.

"Hello?" I ask quietly, hoping not to wake Jarrod, as I climb out of bed.

"Miss Conway?" The voice is female and familiar although I can't quite place it. "It's DS Kentley from Scotland Yard."

"Oh, hello."

My heart is now wedged in my throat and beating hard.

"I just wanted to inform you that we've brought Mr Roderick in for questioning."

"You've arrested him?"