Jessica's fingers trembled as she tapped frantically at her phone.

Tap-tap-tap... tap-tap-tap... tap-tap-tap.

Her heart raced with panic, but the rhythm of her tapping was steady, almost deliberate.

Timothy's brow furrowed. "What are you—?"

He didn't finish. Suddenly, his expression darkened and his voice sharpened. "Jessica, are you in danger?"

Relief washed over Jessica when she realized he'd understood her message.

"Jessica?"

A blinding flash of lightning split the sky, followed instantly by a deafening crash of thunder.

Jessica couldn't hold on any longer. She collapsed, the phone slipping from her grasp and tumbling to the floor.

"Jessica? Jessica!" Timothy called her name, already grabbing his coat and rushing for the door.

On the other end of the line, only the relentless roar of the storm responded.

unshakable composure was shattered his heart felt as if an invisible hand was squeezing it in

Tap-tap-tap... tap-tap-tap... tap-tap-tap.

had been tapping out

be

Timothy flagged down a car and headed straight

he tried calling the hotel where Jessica was staying, but couldn't get

the emergency services in Capital City, giving them Jessica's hotel

he reached the helipad, he climbed into his helicopter and quickly checked the weather conditions

city; rain was pouring down in sheets, and widespread

plotted a landing site-the closest safe spot to the

he called

and Allen was half-asleep when he answered.

to Capital City. Jessica's in trouble. Come to the hospital right away and stay with

instantly alert. "Should I come with you? I can arrange for someone else to

Without waiting for a

hour later, he landed safely—in a small city

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