Karmen handed the hot mug of coffee to Aisha.
"Thanks." She brought the mug to her mouth and took a slow sip. She lifted her gaze and found him focused on his phone, his thumb moving rapidly as he typed out messages.
"You should head home. Your parents might worry for you," Aisha suggested, her voice soft.
"I already dropped a message to my mom saying I wouldn't be home today," Karmen answered without looking up.
"What? Are you going to stay here?" Aisha's eyes widened in shock for a second, the thought of him spending the night in her modest apartment making her heart skip.
"Yes. I can't leave you alone today. I've yet to hear from the police, and it's highly possible that Eryx will be released on bail. I don't want him stepping anywhere near your door, which he certainly can," Karmen stated, finally locking his eyes onto hers. His focus was entirely on her safety, his protective instincts bubbling.
