Alice's POV
"Police! Open up!"
The knocking got louder and more aggressive, and my whole body went cold. I couldn't move, think, or breathe.
Bryan grabbed my shoulders and looked straight into my eyes.
"Alice, listen to me. Stay calm and let me handle this."
"They're going to arrest me," I whispered, my voice shaking. "Bryan, they're going to arrest me."
"No, they're not," he said firmly. "I won't let that happen."
He pulled out his phone and called Antonio back. "They're at the door. What do I do?"
I couldn't hear what Antonio said, but Bryan nodded. "Okay. Got it."
He hung up and looked at me.
"Go to your room. Lock the door and don't come out until I tell you to."
"Bryan," I started.
"Now, Alice," he said, his voice leaving no room for argument.
