Page 50 of Road to Redemption

“Well, that’s out of place.” Spencer noted.

Dom was quick to enter a code into the high tech keypad on the lock. A delicate beep accompanied the slamming locks as the door opened for us.

“You have to be kidding…” A scoff was all Leo could manage as Dom pushed the heavy door open.

But my jaw dropped as I stepped over the threshold.

Inside, a pristine, ultra-modern loft awaited. Floor-to-ceiling windows lit up the entire place, polished concrete floors glistening under the golden sunset. Brick walls gave the whole place an industrial feel, emphasized by the matte kitchen cabinets.

I dropped my bag on the floor as I turned to look at every part of the lux apartment. “Doesn’t seem super secure.”

Grabbing my forearm, Dom hissed in my ear. “What did I just say about minding your manners, Viper?”

Without her mom’s supervision, Dom was already hopping right back into her grumpy-self. A part of me hoped that our closeness would be able to survive the flight. But the odds were looking worse by the second.

Spencer jogged down a long hallway. “Four bedrooms, damn.” The disappointment laced her voice, no more forced bed sharing. Not that it would stop us from sneaking into each other’s rooms anyway.

Outside the windows, I could see the lights of downtown Valemont flicking on. It looked so small from here. And I’d not ever bothered to look over here in all my time in Lucky Strike.

I wonder if you can see this from there.

“Beautiful view.” Leo whispered as she wrapped her muscular arms around my stomach. Barely looking at the town below us, I knew she must have been talking about me.

Rolling my eyes, I turned to look at her. “Very funny⁠—”

CLUNK.

All around us, heavy metal shutters slammed closed. In seconds, the entire loft was plunged into complete darkness.

Fuck. I felt my chest tighten in the pitch black.

We’re locked inside.

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LEO

“Shit.” I muttered, stuck in the dark.

I wasn’t sure I’d ever been in a room so lightless.

They take their security pretty seriously.

Holding my arm out, I tried to find a wall. If I could walk the perimeter, I might be able to find a light switch.

Lady let out a few worried barks, her claws clicking across the polished concrete floors.

A few feet away, I could hear Kiera’s breath growing ragged. “What the fuck is going on?”

“Don’t worry, Princess. We’ll find some lights or candles.” All I could do was hope the words were a comfort given that I had no idea where in this loft she was.

Somewhere to my right, Spencer called out. “Fuck it, I’m looking for candles.”

Whoever our hosts really were, it wouldn’t surprise me if they locked us in here without light.

Annoying but possible.

Lady barked again, this time a few feet closer to me.