meeting with the devil

As I slowly opened my eyes, the harsh reality hit me like a ton of bricks. I was in a cold, dark room, my body aching all over. The memories of the previous night's events came flooding back, and I felt a wave of fear wash over me.

"Tristan?" I whispered, my voice shaking.

"Valerie, oh, thank God you're awake," Tristan exclaimed, rushing to my side. "I was so worried about you. What did they do to you?"

I winced in pain as I tried to sit up. "Jordan...he knows about Kyle and Khloe. He took them away from me."

Tristan's expression turned from concern to anger. "That bastard. I'll make sure he pays for what he's done to you."

I felt a surge of gratitude towards Tristan. "You saved me, Tristan. If it wasn't for you, I don't know what would have happened to me."

Tristan's eyes locked onto mine, filled with determination. "We're going to get your children back, Valerie. And we're going to make sure Jordan can never hurt you again."

I nodded, feeling a sense of hope for the first time in da