Secrets Unfolding Slowly

Phoebe took quick, long strides to the Finance Department, her temples wrinkled into a deep frown.

As she got closer to the source, the voice became louder and more angry.

She couldn't figure out what was causing the uproar at first. But, determined to discover the cause, she forced her way through the small crowd until she reached the ideal vantage point from which she could see everything.

Her jaw dropped to the floor as she saw Nick Allistair in handcuffs, with two police officers detaining him on both arms.

What the hell was going on? In startled stillness, she asked herself.

She was aware that her ex was being arrested by officers, but she couldn't put her finger on what he had done to deserve this.

Nick's rage-filled yells shook her out of her reverie.

She saw him try to flee and run, but he didn't go more than a few steps before he was pinned to the floor by two burly officers.