He nods and takes some notes.
"How long did you and Willow date before you got married?"
"We talked long distance for a few weeks and then she came out here. After a few weeks, we decided to get married."
"How many weeks? One, two, three?
"I don't know how many weeks we talked, but she came out here about two weeks before we got married."
"And that was a rushed wedding?"
Even though I know has to ask certain questions based on the claims that her uncle is making, I get irritated. Especially because it's easy to make what we have seem wrong.
"It wasn't rushed. Neither of us wanted a huge wedding. She didn't have any family to invite, and I didn't either, so we celebrated with our friends."
"So, her aunt and uncle were not invited to the wedding?"
"No, they weren't. And since you know why, can you blame her?"
He nods but doesn't say anything. I'm sure he has to maintain a level of professionalism.
After going over several more questions with me, he steps out of the room. Immediately, I stand pacing again and it seems like forever before he steps back into the room.
"Hey Bennett, you're good to go. If you follow me, I'll take you out to the waiting area where your friends are."
I follow him down a few hallways to the waiting area where I find Phoenix, Axel, Cash, and Cole, along with their wives.
"Willow’s not out yet?" I ask,
"No, and Jack is back there as well. I don't know if he's with her or if he's talking to someone else," Axel says.
Even though I try to sit down, I can't sit still and begin pacing again. I need to know that she's okay and to be there to offer her comfort. This can’t be easy for her.
"This is a lot like what happened with me and Emelie," Axel says trying to calm me.
"Only with us it was my ex-boyfriend, not a family member. But the cops were great at handling it, so I'm sure they will do good with this as well."
While I know that they're trying to offer comfort, it all means nothing. Until I have my wife back in my arms safe and sound, where I can protect her and make sure that she's taken care of and safe, then I’ll relax.
Chapter 21
Willow
Ireallydon'twantto be here in this room. All I can think about is Bennett. Where is he? Is he okay and what type of questions are they asking him? When the detective steps into the room, I feel like I'm going to be sick to my stomach.
"As you know, you're here because your uncle gave a statement that he believes you are being held against your will. This is to assess your safety and well-being. Everything you say in this room is between us and you are safe here."
Stopping myself from rolling my eyes, as I've not been feeling safe near cops for a while. Especially, back home where my uncle could control them.
"How did you meet Bennett?" he starts off.
"I met my husband online," I answer, correcting him.
"And what made you decide to move out here with a man that you met online?"
"Well after my uncle tried to rape me, the cops in Chicago refused to do anything so I no longer felt safe. I was going to leave regardless, but it seemed better to go somewhere where someone actually wanted me." I can't stop the bite in my tone.
"Were there police reports filed and if so, where?"