SCREWED

Chloe quickly thought of what to say to wade off the suspicions, “I– that’s not what I meant.”

“But you looked damn serious when you said it.” Blake said.

“Blake, my Dad. His time is running out. I need to save him, that’s why I came to you.” Chloe skillfully diverted the topic.

“What are you talking about now?” He asked curiously.

“Are you ready to hear the rest of the story?” She asked, and Blake’s silence gave her the response she needed.

“Dad never had a problem with George until he found out he was a Marlowe which makes me think there must have been a long line of family feuds which I don't know of. Dad was adamant about canceling my wedding but just a week before my wedding, he suddenly went on a world tour which I never thought was weird until I overheard that conversation.” Chloe explained.

“The Marlowe kidnapped Dad and they are going to kill him in less than a month– on the night of our third anniversary.” She added. “I am being drugged every now and then just so the ca