I sob uncontrollably on the ground. I made it to the hotel, I made it to Connor. I finally escaped, I feel so much relief and yet I still have the thought of them looking for me. In this moment, I do not want to think about it. I just want to be far away from Seattle and never look back ever again.
Connor crouches down in front of me, he puts his hand under my chin, tilting my head up. He looks at me with so much sadness in his eyes, he searches my face and his eyes lands on my busted lip. He touches my lip with his thumb. His jaw clenches.
"Stacy. Did he do this?" He looks into my eyes.
"Max" I manage to say before I sob again. He grabs me and holds me in his embrace.
"I should've known more was happening" I sighs and he kisses the top of my head.
"Gosh, bring her inside" I hear
