SKYLAR DUVALI was soaking wet and shivering when we got back to the penthouse. He tugged me inside to my bedroom, helping me to the bathroom. The air sat heavy with some unknown emotions between us, and somehow, both of us knew saying a word now would only congest it further.Another vibration from his phone tore the silence between us. He took out his phone and stared at it for long seconds.“Did something happen?” I shuffled closer. It was then that I took notice of his clothes and skin. There were dried crimson stains on his arms and a little on his neck. Blood. “There's blood on you—”“It’s not mine, Sky. I'm fine. Nothing to worry about,” I could almost sense the lie in his words. Something was going on. Something he didn't want me worrying about. He shoved the phone back into his pocket. “Have a warm shower, I ne
SKYLAR DUVAL“What?” I swallow over the tightness strangling my throat. “He's with Mona?”“Seeing as he isn't out here, he must be having a good time,”My breathing hitched as I tried to paste on a smile and pretend I didn't care whereas it felt like every piece of me was tearing up inside.Savio had brought me here so he could have sex with another woman. I didn't want to picture him in bed with another woman, yet the images bombarded my mind. I imagined his naked body and perfect muscles giving pleasure to her.“Are you okay?” Timmy almost stormed forward but my hand lifted just in time to stop him.“I'm fine,” I muttered. “Where can I find the restroom,”I moved my legs as soon as Timmy pointed to the other hallway. I measured my p
SKYLAR DUVALSavio barely talked to me for the next few days. Instead, he kept me at arm's length. We barely exchanged a word or two throughout the day. Most of the time he locked himself up in his room, working behind his computer and helping Dimitri and the others with whatever they needed.Sometimes it almost felt like he couldn't wait to be out of here, far away from me.I had really fucked up. I shouldn't have kissed him. I should have regretted every second of that moment, but unfortunately, I didn't. Because it felt like some fun within me had been awakened. I felt different. Good different. More optimistic that my missing friends would be found and hopeful of whatever future awaited me after all this was over. And it was all because of Savio.I found myself wanting to be better for him. To look my best for him.It was ridiculo
SKYLAR DUVAL“We're going with the basic move first,” I watched, arms crossed as Savio positioned his stance on the rug, spreading his legs a few inches apart. He brushed his hands together, his biceps flexing under his T-shirt. “If someone is coming at you. Aim for the groin if you can. That tends to drop a guy like a sack of shit. But if you can't, you can try a hammer punch,” He clenched his fist and made a predictable hammer movement. “Or you can make use of your elbows. Or the heel of your palm,”I watched in silence as he demonstrated every basic move I could make when faced with danger.“Are we good?” He met my gaze and I nodded. “Good, then practice on me,”My rampant heartbeat faltered. “I don't want—”“You don't want to hurt me? Don't worry about me swee
“What the fuck is going on Dimitri?” I kept staring at the women. Thinking about the hell that would soon break loose once Skylar found out about the news.“They went after the women a week ago, they've been missing since then,”“Fuck,” I scrubbed a hand through my hair and tried not to panic. “Why didn't you tell me, I could have been able to track them down,”“And let the girl in on the fact that her friends are missing. She'll fucking lose it, Savio. Trust me, you won't be able to control that situation when it happens,”“And now this situation would be fuckton harder once Skylar finds out—”“Savio,” My heart almost stopped as I heard Skylar's panicked voice from the living room. “Savio!” The urgency and fear at it's fucking maximum.I instantly disconnected the call, taking out my gun from the back of my jeans and I rushed out to the sound of the increasing television volume.I was hit instantly in the chest at the sight of Skylar's round teary eyes fixed on the television screen
SAVIO RUSSOGroaning, I raked my hand through my hair, hating every second of this as I stared at the screen of my computer. I had no fucking idea how Tonia Guerra and Paweł managed to still stay hidden even until now. The few places we had spotted her had been checked out by Lorenzo and his men, and there was no fucking trace of those fuckers.I pulled my cell from the back pocket of my jeans and scrolled to the app for the inside security cameras searching for Skylar, and instantly, I found her in the kitchen, preparing lunch.I couldn't deny it, I was fucking proud of her. Day by day, hour by hour she has started to open up. Gradually. The list has been helpful and her determination to get back on her feet was applaudable.I pulled from my chair, and left the room, crossing the hallways to the kitchen.“Perfect timing, lunch is almost ready” She smiled, noticing me. She was lighter today. Brighter. Her eyes had a healthy glow.I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, raking my