This is kind of a short chapter. Sorry. I am having a little case of writer's block. Watch for more later.

Lady MoonShadow

Chapter 4

Jeff returned to the room with a police officer behind him. "Ms. Slade?" the officer said looking at Samantha. She stood up. "Yes, sir. Have you found him?" she asked. The officer's grim face told her the answer she was dreading to hear. "No ma'am. We did find the vehicle you gave in your report. It had been abandoned just outside of town. We couldn't find any footprints around the car. The rain had already washed them away," he said. She lowered her eyes to the floor. 'He is out there and is probably coming for me,' she thought. The officer spoke up again. "We are going to be patroling this area all night long. So if this guy does show up we will be sure to catch him. Have a nice night," he said as he turned to leave. "Thank you officer," Jeff said as he showed him out.

Samantha went to her room. She had hoped the police would have caught Billy by now. She had no idea what to do next. 'Do I run or do I stay and fight?' she thought. Jeff walked in. "Are you okay?" he asked her. She sat down on the edge of her bed. She shook her head yes then looked up at him. "Jeff, is everything going to be all right? I mean. I am putting you and possibly your family in danger by staying here. Should I leave?" she asked, looking down at her hands. Jeff walked over to her and knelt in front of her looking her into the face. "No, you shouldn't leave. Everything is going to be just fine. I can take care of Billy if he ever shows his face around here. You shouldn't worry about me or my family. No sorry excuse for a man is going to do any harm to us. I promise you that," Jeff said. He wanted Samantha to feel safe with him. He felt attracted to her. He wanted to take all of the pain she has and make her forget all of it. And he was going to make her forget all of the pain Billy has put her through. 'Somehow,' he silently promised. "I am going to check on dinner," he said getting up. He kissed her on the forehead before he left.