As they drove through the city, Sophia couldn't help but steal glances at Ryder. She was still trying to wrap her head around the events of the evening, and she had so many questions. But Ryder seemed to sense her unease and kept his eyes on the road, his expression calm and reassuring.
After a few minutes of driving, Ryder turned into a quiet neighborhood and pulled up to a small, unassuming house. He turned off the engine and turned to Sophia.
"We're here," he said, smiling. "This is a safe house. You'll be able to stay here until we can figure out what's going on with Marcus."
Sophia's eyes widened as she looked at the house. It was the last place she would have expected to end up. But as she looked at Ryder, she felt a sense of trust wash over her. She knew that she was in good hands.
"Thank you," she said, smiling weakly.
Ryder smiled back and got out of the car. He walked around to Sophia's side and opened the door, offering her his hand. Sophia took it, and Ryder helped her out
