Hannah Has Emerged

Ella shook her head. After all, Brandon hadn't done anything to her while she was unconscious, and her clothes were untouched. By the time she woke up, Eric and his team had already tracked her down.

Eric's sharp eyes were filled with guilt as he gently pulled Ella into his arms. "If I had come to pick you up personally, if I had gone with you to find Benjamin…"

Leaning against his broad chest, Ella could hear his heart pounding. He must have been extremely nervous and regretful.

"I'm fine, that's what matters…"

"But what if you weren't?" Eric's voice dropped with frustration. "It seems I'm still not strong enough." His mood was dark, and Ella gripped his hand tightly.

Thinking back to what Brandon had said, her heart grew heavy again. If Hannah resurfaced, would they really have to go on the offensive?