Chapter 11
actually need those jacktoes my father has tail me, th
(ime, they’re nowhere to be found” Nicole growled, yanking at her chains with
sk againe the cold, dangu wa
already tried polling at these. It’s useless. The liver in our system sn’t helping either
„ber finestration melting into a faint smirk. “I can hardly even feel Roxy right now. She’s going to be so pissed.
hoke gas are going to regnt this”
ther considering the situation. “Don’t tell me you haven’t given your wolf a name. She’s like your sister. Your
fear gnawed at the edges of my mind. “I don’t know. Nicole. Fyrjast.. never thought about it.”
grew louder, echoing of the walls. “You’re missing out. Roxy and 1 have been through hell together. She deserves
her name:
This is definitely not how I patered the night going” I mattered glancing around our grimy cell.
suck as far as her chains would allow. “Honestly? Pushing aside the tiny fact that we might die soon, this is kind of
know, the ones where the heroine saves the day against all odds”
considering the fact that the tiny part involves our potential deaths. I’d say it’s a little hard to ignore. I shot back. Then, curiosity got
head back. “You were taking too long in the bathroom, so I came to check on you. Next thing I know, I see the back entrance. Nanually. I sprang into action. Roxy and I are usually unstoppable, but I don’t know what they hit me
Nicole
said, guilt pooling in my stomach. “I’m so sorry. Nice
“Oh please” She rolled her eyes grinning “I’ve been in way worse situations than this. If I’d known you had a target on your back. I’d have hunted www.doma and made moda soccer. That way, we could’ve gotten kidnapped together sooner.”
You’re really something”
sobered
her gazecked toward the door. “Any idea who’s behind this! Someone clearly wants you out of the picture.
of trouble to do
admined, glancing at the chains again. “I don’t have enemies. In the nicest person I know. This has to be about Nicholas. He’s the coction I can think of If I somehow survive this, he’s probably going to kill me anyway for leaving without his permission. Either way. I’m
Nicole’s lips quirked into a mischievous smile. “You’re not screwed until I say you’re screwed. Now, let’s figure out how we’re going to get out of
I looked a
neiland ber bed
“und bow do you propose
“We’re chained up poisoned, and locked up. What’s your grand plant
lifty. “Well, Ent, we need to get one of those bastards in here. We can’t do anything if we’re stuck alone”
de’s eyes geared with mischief. “We fake an argument. Make it load, dramatic, and imposible to ignore. Someone’s bound to come check on
Thitated Wha
“How about how this is all my fault? You didn’t want to go to the bar, I dragged you there, and now we’re in this mess. Sound good?
I wodded, the comers of my lips twitching upward despite the tension in my chest. “Let’s doœ”
Nicole didn’t heutate, launching into her performance with gusto. “I told you we shouldn’t have gone out tonight! But no, you had to listen to me,
I matched her toor, my voice ring. “Are you kidding me! I only went because you wouldn’t stop badgering me about it if I’d stayed home, none of this would’ve happened!”
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Nicole’s face twisted into mock outrage. “Oh, so this is my fault now! I was trying to help you loosen up, and this is the thanks I get?”
“You call this helping? We’re chained up, Nicole! Chained up!”
The sound of heavy footsteps outside the door made my heart race. Nicole caught my eye, her expression sharpening with determination as we kept the argument going.
“You’re unbelievable!” she yelled.
“Me? You’re the one who-
The door slammed open, and a hurly man strode in, his face a mask of irritation. “Shut up, both of you, before I make you regret it.
My gaze instantly locked on the keyring hanging from his belt. Nicole’s eyes flickered to it as well, her lips twitching into a smirk before she looked bark at him.
“Or what?” she snapped, her tone dripping with defiance. “You’ll chain us up even
The man’s lips curled into a snarl. I’ll cut our your tongues if you don’t stop squawking.”
“Try it,” Nicole challenged her voice laced with venom.
As he stepped closer. I glanced at her out of the corner of t
my eye. We didn’t need words to communicate. In perfect unison, we moved.
Nicole threw herself at the man, aiming high, while I kicked out with my legs. He stumbled, losing his balance for just a moment. It was all I needed.
Using my feet. I hooked the keys from his belt and flicked them toward Nicole, who caught them expertly despite her chains.
The man roared, his claws extending as he lunged for me. His hand closed around my neck, squeezing just enough to send a surge of panic. through my system.
“You’re going to regret that,” he snarled, his breath hot and rancid against my face.
Nicole screamed, her voice raw and panicked. “Let her go!”
Before he could tighten his grip, a voice from outside the room barked, “Get out
here! Now!!
The man hesitated, his claws retracting slightly as he glanced toward the door. With a frustrated growl, he released me, shoving me backward before storming out, slamming the heavy door behind him.
Nicole and I exchanged a tense look, adrenaline coursing through us. Her lips curved into a triumphant grin as she held up the keys.
“Ready to get out of here?” she whispered, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and exhilaration.
“More than ready,” I rasped, my throat still raw from where his claws had pressed against my skin.
Nicole wasted no time furbling with the lock on her chains. Her hands shook, but she managed to free herself in moments, and then she turned her attention to mine. The click of the lock releasing was the sweetest sound I’d ever heard. My arms ached as I moved them for the first time in hours, the weight of the chains finally gone.
“Okay, we’re free,” I whispered, glancing at the door. “But we can’t go through that door without a plan. We don’t know how many of them are our there or if they’re guarding the exits.”
Nicole shot me a look, one that was almost amused despite the gravity of the situation. “Don’t worry about that. I told you–1 get into a whole lot of trouble, and I always findja way out.”
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I blinked at her, incredulous. “This isn’t a bar light, Nicole. These guys kidnapped us drugged us with silver, and chained us up. They’ll kill us if they catch us.”
Her grin widened. “Exactly why we need to move fast. Come on She motioned for ine to follow as she crept toward the door.
My heart humanered in my chest as she reached for the handle. Nicule cracked the door open just enough to peek through. She froze for a moment, then turned back to me. “I don’t see anyone, she whispered
I hesitated, but she gave me an encouraging nod. “Trust me. We’ve got
thisTM
Reluctantly, I nodded and followed her as the slapped through the door. We moved cautiously down the dimly lit hallway, every creak of the wooden floorboards making my nerves spike. The house–ur wherever we were seemed eerily quiet. Too quiet.
Nicole glanced over her shoulder, whispering. “You know, I think we might actually pull this od.“
Chapter 11
something waspì right. “Where are all the men‘” I murmured, my voice barely audible. “This is too easy.
won faltered, but before she could respond, a sudden, sharp yank on my hair sent me stumbling backward with a gasp. Pain radiated scalp as I turned to see the man from earlier, his face twisted in a marl
“And where do you think you’re going?” he growled, his grip tightening.
(your hands off her?” Nicole shouted, hanging toward me, but her bravery was cut short as the burly man grabbed her. His massive hand. clumped around her anm like a vice
der, snected. “You two are really getting on my nerves. Maybe you need a reminder—”
wouldn’t finish that sentence
The vowe came from the shadows, cold and controlled, yet it carried an undeniable authority that froze everyone in place. The air seemed to shift.
mperature dropping as an overwhelming presence filled the space. Slowly, all eyes turned toward the source of the voice
He stood at the end of the hallway, his posture relaxed, his hands in his pockets, but his very existence commanded the room. His face was
most serene, but his eyes burned with a quiet fary. His lips curved into a smile–cold and devoid of humor.
ok something that belongs to me,” he said smoothly, his gaze locking onto the leader. “And no one touches what is mine and lives
