There was nothing Ele could say about the matter, she was distraught and her mind was racing around what options she had. Thinking of her job, her lease, her friends... But she also had to think of her peace of mind and safety. And Tyler was right, Ele was settling into the pace of life here, growing closer to Tyler and thinking of a potential future with him.

"It seems like much more of a reality now."

Ele said quietly, turning her face to rest her cheek against Tyler's chest, breathing deep as she allowed herself to draw strength and comfort from him,

"I'm just tired of being afraid and looking over my shoulder. I thought I was done with that once I moved, but it never really ended. I was always on alert, just waiting for the other shoe to fall. And even here and now, if she could find me in the city, what's stopping her from finding me here?"

Ele leaned back and looked up at Tyler, her face pale and tired looking,

"They're both crazy, they don't know what fear is and I don't want you to get hurt."