Jacob had no clear idea of what lay ahead, but an unsettling feeling gnawed at him. It was impossible to ignore the strong sense that Lena was in serious trouble. The fact that she had been running from something—something she had gone to great lengths to keep hidden from everyone—added to his growing concern.
With the bus ticket still tightly clenched in his hand, Jacob made his way back to his car. He took a deep breath as he slid into the driver’s seat and turned the ignition. The engine roared to life, cutting through the silence of the night.