*Alternate Sasha*
Stone walked me out of the diner to a waiting car. He carefully got me into the back seat, protecting my head from getting bumped as though he were a police officer securing a suspect.
I felt cared for a little bit at least. I soaked it up, wondering if he’d be this caring once we arrived at our new location.
With a swallow, I watched Stone get into the driver’s seat. What was it they always said about kidnapping? ‘Never go to the second location’?
The car engine turned over and I realized it was too late. I gripped the armrest, my knuckles going white with fear.
Stone looked in the rearview mirror and gave me a reassuring smile. “Everything’s going to be okay from now on, Sasha.”