Evelyn POVI’m not sure how long I was in my room before Kade came in. It wasn’t until his hands framed my face that I snapped out of the trance I was in. He knelt in front of me and continued to cup my cheeks as tears streamed down my face. “Baby, what happened? His brows knitted together. I began to hyperventilate. I couldn’t tell Kade my mother died or else he would figure out the connection with Ricci. “Breathe Evelyn…. Tell me what’s going on.” Kade’s voice was filled with concern. In this moment, was the first time I felt guilty for hiding my identity and sad that I needed to lie to the man I was falling in love with.“My–” I cleared my throat. “My grandma just—” I took a breath. “She’s gone.” Sobs began racking my body as Kade wrapped his arms around me trying to soothe my pain. After a few minutes, Kade scoops me up into his arms and places me further onto my bed. “I’ll be right back baby.”I get lost in my grief and become unsure of how much time has passed. It isn’t until
—Evelyn POV “Why the fuck is she here?” Anthony roared while pointing at me. Kade looked at Anthony and I with a puzzled expression. “You guys know each other?” “I would think so considering she’s, my stepdaughter.” Anthony yelled while balling his hands into fists at his sides. Before standing up, I sent a 911 code to Chief to let him know my cover was blown. I stood up and put my hands out like I was caging a rabid animal. “Kade, I can explain...”Kade’s face turned bright red from rage. Machine walked into the Hive and instructed everyone to leave the room except us. “It’s quite simple Ghost, you have managed to let the ONE person who I did not want access to my files to have access.” Ricci pointed to me. “Kade, meet Evelyn Myers, aka my stepdaughter.” A cruel smile spread on his lips. “Tell me Evelyn how’s mother dearest doing?” I lunged at him but was intercepted by Kade’s arm around my waist. Ricci laughed. “So, it take you’ve heard the news then.” A growl escaped me as
Evelyn POV As time passed, I let myself break down. Grieving my mother’s death and the death of my relationship with Kade. I lost feeling in my limbs a while ago. All I could see in the dark room was the illuminated EXIT sign near the door. I cried until there was nothing left in my system. As my body began to doze off, the light turned on and the door to the room was shoved open. I jerked awake and blinked my eyes several times to get used to the light in the room. Kade walked in first with his laptop cradled in his arm. Behind him, Machine rolled a metal cart in front of him. Kade placed his computer on the seat across from me and walked over to the cart to grab a water bottle. While unscrewing the cap, he walked over to me. “Open your mouth.” Feeling too weak to fight, I listened. Knowing I needed the water. The water felt good as it soothed my raw throat. After taking several gulps he placed the bottle back on the cart. “So, Ms. Myers, we are going to try this again.” “Why
Evelyn POVMy world comes into focus as my heavy eyelids open. My entire body aches and my head throbs. Attempting to rub my temples I realize that I am bound to a chain link fence in a warehouse building.“What the fuck?” I mumble to myself trying to take in my surroundings. The warehouse is scarce with items. Three large cages are on the far side of the warehouse, empty. My memories flash to when my team found all of the dead children and women in cages identical to the ones in the room with me. .I try to move my legs to find that they are bound as well.“Ah sleepy beauty is awake,” a voice echoes in the warehouse. My blood turns to ice at the recognition of the voice. I look up to meet the cold dark eyes of Anthony Ricci, the devil himself. He stalks towards me with his hands behind his back. The look of a predator hunting its prey. “Well Evelyn, you really did it this time.” He smirks. Stopping only a couple of feet in front of me. “What do you have to say for yourself?”“Let
THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND MAY BE TROUBLESOME TO SOME READERS. READ AT OWN RISK *************************************************************************************************************Evelyn POVKade’s cell phone began to ring just as Ricci walked towards Aaron’s unconscious body. Without glancing my way, Kade told Ricci he needed to take the call. Ricci responded with a simple wave of his hand. “What do you want to know?” I cried as Ricci took out his knife.“Who are you working for?” My pause only entices Ricci more and before I can respond he’s cutting off one of Aaron’s fingers.The piercing scream that leaves Aaron’s lips makes bile come up my throat. Tears stream down my face as I try to get out of my restraints. “STOP! PLEASE STOP! I’ll tell you!” I scream as Ricci moves to another finger. Raising an eyebrow at me, Ricci gives me an expectant look. “I work for a special operations unit through the government. But you already know this. You ment
Evelyn POVI was jostled awake when the van hit several potholes in a row, making my head bounce off the floor of the van. Holding my head while groaning, I slowly sat up and rested my head on the metal frame. A sticky substance felt like it was all over me. My vision began to focus and the gruesome scene before me came into focus. A piercing scream escaped me and echoed off the metal frame of the van. The memory of how I ended up in the van overwhelmed me. Aaron lay in an unnatural position next to me. His eyes were closed as blood oozed out of the side of his mouth. Looking down at myself, I was covered in blood that came from the puddle that pooled on the van’s floor. A sob of agony left me as I began to move Aaron’s body to a more natural position. His clothes were saturated in his blood, making the cloth cling to his body. I rested my forehead on his unmoving chest as I let my grief consume me. “Fuck, Arrow. I am so…. fucking…sorry.” I cried into his chest.I needed to wake up
EVELYN POV“Evelyn,” the sound of Buddha’s voice made tears well up in my eyes from relief. I turned around just in time for Buddha to scoop me up in his arms. The smell of smoke permeated my senses. He smelt like a campfire. I let out a sob of relief as I wrapped my arms around his neck. Buddha cradled the back of my head with his large hand as he tried to soothe my cries. “It’s going to be okay. Shhh.” He whispered into my ear. He placed me back on the ground and cupped my cheeks before looking behind me and then back to me with a confused expression. “Where’s Arrow?” He looked over my shoulder and then back to me. I clasped my hands over Buddha’s, before shaking my head. I closed my eyes and willed myself to speak the words that I knew would crush him.“He’s….he’s gone…” I squeezed my eyes shut as another wave of grief hit me. Buddha let go of my face as if my skin burned his hands. He shook his head in disbelief before a hard, angry expression took over his face. I’d never seen
24 Hours Earlier Kade POV Betrayal, anger,and heartbreak coursed through every fiber of my being. Evelyn lied to me. Not only did she lie, but also stole my heart in the process. I slammed the door to my office and threw the vase of flowers I intended to give Evelyn after my meeting with Ricci. Glass of the vase shattered against the wall, sending glass, stems, and water all over the floor. My chest heaved as I braced myself on the side of my desk. I heard the door open and quietly shut behind me. I knew it was Evan. “If you are going to give me some quick witted commentary, I am not in the mood.” I gritted out. Evan leaned on the desk and looked down at my hunched form. He crossed his arms and sighed. “You know me better than that fratello.” Brothe. One of the few words Evan had learned over the years. And he was mine, in every sense of the word. “What do you want to do?” I shook my head. “I have no fucking idea.” I stood up and scrubbed a hand down my face and sucked my lips