Chapter 26

Reaching the police station, I scamper inside in a hurry. Aiden is sitting on a seat, in front of an officer. I take quick steps towards him.

“Aiden…” I utter.

He turns his head slightly to me, his expression hard. “Why are you here?” he barks.

“How could I leave you alone?” I shoot a quick response.

Shutting his eyes, he gasps. “Belle,” he says, looking into my eyes. “Why don't you understand? It's not a decent place.”

“I know, but I can't leave you alone. I'm your girlfriend,” I say, taking his hands in mine.

And finally, a soft smile appears on his face. His face softens.

“Don't worry about me. Dad will come soon, and I'll be discharged then,” he blurts out, caressing my hand's back, and kissing it.

“Hey, Romeo and Juliet. Be lovebirds after going home. This is a police station,” the officer says.

I nod in response.

The officer averts his gaze to Aiden again and renders him his own phone. “Type your father's number. All the time you were barking…call my dad, call my dad. What