Desperate Escape

***Milena***

“I'll check inside first,” he announced, relief crashing over me like a wave.

I understood that his anxiety was as a result of the fact that he was trying to protect me so I didn't argue, I just nodded.

He pushed the door open and walked in, stepping out after a little while.

“The coast is clear,” he said, reaching for my bag. “I’ll hold on to this for you.”

“No!” I exclaimed more dra