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"Yes, I am ready."
"Don't you think it's best for you to go home?" James snarls, clenching his fists in frustration. He holds himself back from spitting out his anger, instead mumbling an icy response through gritted teeth.
The moment James defended me, I felt conflicted. When he touched me, his mere presence sent sparks of electricity throughout my body, and I could feel the longing heat deep within me. My mind sang with visions of his hands caressing my skin, even as fury burned through me for his rejection. Though I wanted more than anything to crumble and succumb to his touch, I hardened myself against him, vowing never to let him see how much he affected me.
"I believe it is none of your concern," I retort sharply, keeping my voice as calm as a venomous snake. Linking my arm with Colin's, I give them both a daring look before curling my lip in mocking contempt. "Have a pleasant evening, gentlemen."
Without another word, Colin leads me out of the bar and into his truck as I fight back tears.
TWENTY
JAMES
Ican’t find the words to express my primal urge to pummel her ex into an unrecognizable pulp. I hastily put on my jacket and venture outside to trail them.
Everett follows close behind.
We are both in sync like usual, and I appreciate him even more right now.
As Colin’s truck reverses out of its parking space, I quickly head to my truck, with Everett getting in the passenger side.
Our eyes meet, and I see him clutching Ava’s purse tightly in his hands, a look of panic etched on his face.
“She left both her purse and cell phone behind. We can’t track her, James.” He exclaims.
Anxiety spills down my spine like ice in my veins.
I barely give him time to shut his door before I speed backward out of the spot in my truck, burning with desperation.
A group of intoxicated kids is blocking my path, and that’s when I see the taillights of Colin’s truck vanish in the fog down the street.
I roll down my window and shout at the pedestrians taking their sweet ass time to cross, “Hey! Get the fuck across the street now!”
The group merely responds with drunken laughter and offensive gestures.
By the time they reach the sidewalk, Colin and Ava have disappeared. I have no idea which way they went, and I am trying to stay calm as I speed down the street.
Everett is already on the phone, coordinating with Sarah and the tech guys back at the house, searching through the names and addresses of every individual named Colin in the area.
By then, Colin and Ava have disappeared without a trace. Seething with rage and panic, I push down hard on the accelerator, determined to find them at any cost.
TWENTY-ONE
AVA
As Colin drives through the backroads to his house, rain starts pouring down, creating a dreary atmosphere.
It has been years since I last visited his place, but as we pull up, I notice that it remains unchanged.
Tucked away in the woods, his property has a serene waterfront view, much like mine.
After parking in his driveway, he gallantly opens the door for me.
“What a gentleman.” I teasingly remark, giving him a coy smile.
Despite the rain drenching us, we hurriedly ran to his front door. Once inside, Colin locks us in and pulls me close to him with an urgency that sends shivers down my spine.
Our lips connect in a passionate kiss that sends shivers of pleasure down my spine. He takes my hand and leads me to his bedroom, which has remained the same since I last saw it.
