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He's here.I can feel his breath on the back of my neck. “I've missed you, Hummingbird,” he whispers, and I fight to move. My legs and arms are restrained to the desk in my father's office.
How did I get here? Where is Levi?
“Someone help,” I cry out, but all that does is make him laugh.
“No one is going to ever take you from me, Hummingbird. You're mine,” he growls, gripping my hair and pulling it so tight my scalp burns.
Tears blur my eyes as I fight and thrash to be free.
He won't ever own me. I will destroy him. I will get my baby back.
“Baby. Wake up,”Levi shouts as he shakes me harshly. “Breathe, Baby Girl. Just breathe,” he coos, and then wraps me tightly into his arms as I break down.
“He had me. He's never going to let me go. He has her,” I cry. My heart is still racing and I know I'm in the midst of a panic attack.
Levi scoops me up into his arms, our naked skin pressed tightly together, soothing me as he walks away from the living room and up the stairs to our bedroom.
Tucking me into the bed, he holds me and softly rocks us, as he hums one of the songs we listened to on the drive.
Taking in some deep breaths, my eyes start to feel heavy again.
“He will never have you again, Little Sinner. You are mine, and I am a far worse monster than he could ever aspire to be.”
You would think him speaking like that would terrify me, but it doesn't. It calms me knowing that at least this monster I have control of.
Chapter18
Tonight is the night that our second trial happens, and I’m filled with nervous energy. It’s been two days since Levi and Chastity went on their honeymoon, and I kind of miss them.
The Dragon and the Eagle are driving us to the building where the underground fights will be, as both of them have their own mysterious interests to pursue outside of being our keepers tonight. Chewing on my lip, I listen as the Eagle turns to look at us while the Dragon drives.
“This is a dangerous trial, and a lot can happen very quickly. The Elders wish we didn’t have to put you through this, but—”
“It’s for Chastity,” the Dragon growls. “There's still a danger to my sisters, and I need to make sure it’s neutralized. Kara lives under Isabella and Maxen’s roof, and I hate not knowing what kind of shady shit is going on. The Locked Souls Society despises sex trafficking, and it’s occurring right under our noses. I take issue with this.”
The Eagle nods, agreeing. “We often have spies everywhere, watching for us. Sometimes they’re Society members, other times it’s people who are best suited to infiltrate for our needs,” he explains. “It is, however, rare for us to use untested Adams. While this is your second trial, it is also very important to The Society that this goes off without a hitch. You have the blueprints for all of the back entrances memorized?”
“Yes, Sir,” Ash says, looking stern and intense as he pays attention. It’s rare that he is this focused on something without complaint. “I don’t foresee any issues. For our exit point, are we making our own way home?”
The Dragon winces as his eyes flick back to us. “It is our intention to drive you back. However, in the case that something happens and we are unable to—”
“Here is two-hundred dollars for a ride-share, or to get lost in the city, or grab something to eat,” the Eagle says with a shrug. “Sometimes disappearing by hiding in plain sight is the best choice.”
I take the money with a nod.
“Jonas, your opponent tonight is Javier Castro. He is the one to watch at the moment at the underground fights,” the Dragon explains. There’s disdain in his voice, and I wonder why.
“Javier is a showboat,” Jonas mutters disgustedly. “He has awful form, but he also cheats. I’ll keep an eye out for his tricks. I’ve seen him fight before, and while his style is distasteful, he keeps the crowd betting for him. The bookies have to be happy.”
“I dislike the gambling that takes place, but The Society runs a lucrative business through it,” the Eagle explains. “Soon you’ll learn all of the ins and outs of The Society, and know how far our shadow casts.”
“Until then, keep your eye on the prize.” The Dragon sighs. “Get in and out, and don’t get caught.”
Pulling into the parking lot, the Dragon and Eagle get out of the car without speaking to us again. We were told to wait ten minutes before heading in, so we aren’t fazed by this.
Ash watches his phone until he mutters, “Time. Jonas, grab your bag and go meet your trainer.”
When Levi isn’t able to come to the fights, he has Pieter stand in. He also trains us when we need more specialized instruction.
