TETHERED
"You're worrying me. Is everything alright? What happened where you went?"
I took her hand and squeezed it, trying to offer some reassurance. "Nothing much, just Alpha stuff," I said, forcing calmness into my voice.
She nodded, trying to smile, but the fear in her eyes was still palpable.
"Can I turn on some music?" she asked, her voice soft.
"Sure," I agreed, grateful for the distraction.
Instead of music, she turned on the radio.
A sudden announcement blared through the speakers, the tone urgent. "Attention, everyone. A heavy rainstorm is expected to hit within the next hour. Please stay indoors and those on the road, and find a safe place until the storm passes."