... Police?

Kyle didn't know why the police were at the door, but he was certain it would look incredibly suspicious if he were the one to answer. He knew they couldn't force their way in without a warrant, so he quickly tiptoed back to check on Calista. A cold thought gripped him—what if something was seriously wrong with her?

How could he explain this situation to anyone? The mere thought of her health deteriorating because of their time together sounded absurd, something so outlandish that even Kyle wouldn't believe himself if the roles were reversed.

A wave of relief coursed through him as he confirmed that Calista was still breathing, her chest rising and falling steadily. Still, he couldn't shake the anxiety brewing inside him. What if she had somehow been the one to alert the police? The notion seemed implausible unless this entire scenario had been a calculated trap.