Lucas Connery

Bella’s Pov

I looked at the door and huffed in annoyance. “It’s going to be night time by the time they come.” I complained as I stood up and walked to the phone again.

I didn’t bother looking at Lucas’s scowl as I picked up the phone. I had had enough from him and his assistant. So I pushed the number 1 and waited for Janet to pick back up for the fifth time today.

“You definitely need to fire her.” I mumbled as I listened for her. “Yes Bella?” Janet asked in exasperation right as the call connected.

“I’m hungry.” I stated irritably. I didn’t bother asking her when the police were coming because I had finally realized that they weren’t coming.

Lucas had used her to pacify me and it had worked for awhile. That’s why Lucas didn’t seem worried and had smiled wryly at me. He was mocking me for believing that his assistant would help me.

“Oh, okay, what would you like to eat?” She asked in an instance. Her voice had a chirpiness that it had lacked when she first spoke.

“Something