I don't know how long it has been since Devin kidnapped me.Hours. Days. Months?I have no clue since there are no windows to see if dawn has risen or nightfall, no clocks to tell what the fuck time it is. They have taken my phone and purse after the abduction.I've eaten a little to keep my stomach from growling and feed my baby.I'm disgusted with myself. Sick to my stomach to think I will kill myself with the baby. I kept apologizing to it. Sings lullaby. Even tell stories to kill time to show how much I love him.I was sitting on the couch facing the fireplace in the room. I didn't bother to look when the rustle of locks was heard and see who was at the door.I know Maria came back with a tray of food. Set it on the table."Maria, what time is it?""It's nighttime," she answered weakly.I snort.Of course, she wouldn't give me the accurate time. Devin will punish her. The fresh bruises on her arms and legs are shown. Nothing on her face tells me he wanted her face unmarked."You k
With no clock, no time to count. I don't know how many hours it has been since my abduction. I lost count when my mind was racing with frustration and anger. During the unknown hours, I looked around to see if there was some secret door or passage. Nothing. The walls are so thick that you can't hear anything. "Shit," I hissed, then moaned once my back was aching. I grab a sit on the couch and lift my feet. The birth of my baby boy is nearing soon, and I will not have him be born here. Devin has not visited me since my encounter with him. Maria keeps checking on me from time to time. I had to start our conversation about when she would help me—no answer. I rubbed my face harshly and scratched my hair back. I smelled it and made a sour face. I have not washed my hair for hours. I got up, went into the bathroom, and turned on the bathtub. I added salt baths and flowers. I removed my clothes and went in to relax. I lean my head back and let the aromatic water soothe me. I close my
"Are you goddamn stupid! Where is the fucking Doctor?!" A minute I was in a dream the minute I woke up to Devin's frantic voice. I want to open my eyes but am too weak to do so. Plus, I don't want them to know I'm awake. Just stay playing possum. "Sorry, Sir, but he's stuck in traffic and won't be here within an hour." Said one of his men. "Fuck!" Things fell, glassware shattered, and Devin threw some other stuff. "If none of you shitheads find a doctor, I will all fuckin balls cut and feed it to my sharks." Devin's voice is rage and agitated. "I come home to find this problem in my house. You let my hostage cut herself under your watch." "Seńor DuPont, I think it's better to have her treated in the hospital," that was coming from Maria's voice. "And get the risk of getting caught by them." Devin paused, then I heard a slap. "You think I would risk bringing her to the hospital? You think I'm stupid." "I...I'm sorry, Seńor- Ah!" Another slap. "Shut the fuck up!" "But, Seńor,
I felt someone lift me off the bed from my sleep and open to finding out who my relief turn into a frown."You think you can get away from me?" Devin day with an annoying look."What the fuck are you doing?" Ignoring me, Devin placed me in a wheelchair and rolled me out of my room. "Devin, what is going on?" Acting like I have no clue.I waited for Maria to inform Odin, but waiting took over an hour."Odin and his goons are here," he leans close to my ear, pushing the wheelchair quickly. "I wonder who called him."I swallowed hard and kept a poker face. "I have no clue what you're talking about. It's not me since I don't have my phone.""You can ask for a phone call from a nurse...a doctor." He cursed under his breath. "Pretty sneaky to ask Doctor Bennet to call Odin.""What are you going to do?" I whispered; my heart beat as my skin felt something crawling."We are going to go for a walk."Then one of his men approaches him. "The car is ready for you, sir.""Good," Devin said with a
Black filled the edges of my vision; I kept my eyes open but only saw white lines as they moved like a road. The only thing I could hear was my heartbeat. My breath came in ragged, shallow gasps. Seconds passed as I lay there, then I heard voices."Patient is eighteen years old. Female. High school. Shot in the shoulder with a .45 and is in labor."People swarmed all over me, trying to help me, I realized."Let me through!"Liam?It's his voice."Sir, you need to back off and let us do our jobs.""I need to be there for her. That's my fiancé and my son."Liam, I'm here. Please don't leave me."Sir, we will save the child, but I can't guarantee the mother.""Well, you have to do your best!" Liam yelled at the top of his lungs. "I don't care how much the cost. I want you to save them.""Liam, calm down." I hear Rex's voice telling his little brother to ease his distress.I couldn't make out the words and only wish I could. I want him by my side. The doctor just pushed him away. My body
It felt like I had died and been brought back to life for a long time. God didn't want me to leave this world just yet. After my conscience met my mother for the first time, I felt a dream. Some supernatural shit like when a hero failed to save the world, they would meet someone who never wants them to give up and gives a second chance.It seemed like forever, but I finally opened my eyes. It was a blur until I focused on the bright light above me. Was this the light that brought me back?I hear soft snores beside me, and my hand cupped into something warm and familiar. Slightly turn my head and lift the corner of my lips into a somewhat weak grin.With his head on the side of the bed, Liam uses his arm as a pillow while the other holds my hand. He is sleeping soundly; I don't want to wake him. My whole body is stiff and in pain. I look up and see a female nurse enter the room. We made eye contact, and quickly shaking my head, I eyed my sleeping prince.She understood my gesture and m
"So, what happened to Devin?" I ask Liam, who is on his lap, fast-moving his fingers on the keyboard. Studying in a hospital room can be peaceful, but it sucks I could get out just yet.I forgot about asking about Devin but at the same time. I didn't care. However, I wonder what happened to him once he made a hit-and-run scheme. This topic has been bothering me since Liam came to visit.Liam looks up. "The coast guard captured him before he crossed to Mexico."That's a relief."So, he's in prison.""Odin and his lawyers gave the court all the evidence on Devin. Charged with kidnapping, charged with rape with a minor, charged with human trafficking, charged with the possession of drugs, charged with attempted murder, and the list goes on and on. He has a long list of charges that will make him stay in prison till the day he dies." He then looks at me then furrows his brows. "Why are you asking about him?"I look down at the study guide for math with a problem that is half-solved. "Liam
After two days of being discharged from the hospital, I was instructed to stay home for a few more days. I can't go to school yet because I just recovered from being shot and had been cut open to give birth to my baby boy, except I can attend graduation. I had homework delivered to my house from either Liam, Effie, or Clark. Sometimes Logan and the brothers. Even Jordan, personally.They just wanted to make sure Ramsey and I were okay. Liam especially. He debated whether to stay home and take care of me. But rumors of the birth of my son spread at school. They already knew I was pregnant, and Liam was the father. The students are just all talking.My parents went out, so it's just me in the house with my baby. I stand before my mirror and lift my shirt to reveal the surgical line cut open to bring my son out. It's healing slowly, and it doesn't hurt. I trace my finger over the line, just staring at myself. I was on the brink of death after experiencing such a horrible event with Devin