LOGINCasey POVI was rushing a bit as I arrived at Mr. Adam's vineyard. The party guests were definitely filling up the place. It was a magnificent party with an outdoor concept, and it looked seriously cool. Twinkling lights matched the evening breeze near the vineyard. The scent of grapes and leaves added a certain vibe.“Casey!” Reemar rushed over to me, letting out a sigh of relief. “Thank God. I’m having trouble getting close to Mr. Adam. So many reporters came early. They’re getting interview slots, even if it's just for a few minutes. I’m helpless without you.”I smiled, monitoring the party situation. I didn't see Rebecca. Where was she? Mr. Adam was surrounded by some guests and also reporters who wanted to know about the party. He was still the center of attention, even though he wasn't the Mayor anymore.“Where’s your car, Casey? Whose car did you take to get here?”“Mmh… it’s…” I forgot to come up with an excuse for Reemar. She looked over at the parking lot. “Wow, isn't that t
Casey POVAn aroma I hadn't smelled in forever. A place holding so many memories. It seems quiet, but it’s actually packed with mysteries.Wood Town. I’m back here again, to a place I should have never set foot in."Are you sure you used to live around here, Casey?" Reemar Cattle, my coworker, has been non-stop complaining since we started driving from Center City to Wood Town."Yep. My mom even lives here.""Are we staying at your mom's house?""Nah…" I chuckled. I got Reemar’s concern. "We’ll do the job first. I'll see my mom after everything’s wrapped up.""You didn't tell your mom you were coming?"I just smiled. Of course not. If I told her, she definitely wouldn't agree to me coming. I haven’t been communicating much with her for the past five years."I heard this place has a lot of interesting stuff to dig up, Casey.""No idea. We’re just here for a feature story.""A super successful businessman in a town like this?""Don't underestimate the countryside, Reemar. You never know
Noah POVSlap!!!A hard slap landed on my cheek. I stayed silent. Not because I felt guilty, but because I was already defeated, even if I fought back.“Do you have any idea what I had to do to cover up the scandal you created, Noah!!”My dad, the mayor of Wood Town, couldn't hold back his rage anymore. It had been a month since I was declared guilty, and this was the first time he visited me in prison.“Did anyone bury James properly, Dad?”“Fuck that bastard! I don’t care if he was buried or cremated! All because of one loser’s death, I almost lost my reputation and the public’s trust in me!”I clenched the inmate uniform I was wearing. James meant a lot to me. He shouldn’t talk like that.“What about Casey?”“Huh, you still care about that girl. After all of this.”“What about her, Dad?!”My dad took a long drag from his cigarette. I get it. He wouldn't care about me. He only cared about his reputation. The reputation that was driving me crazy.“She didn’t do anything wrong, Dad. C
Casey POV Finally, I was allowed to meet with Mr. Adam, even though Rebecca warned me to be careful. I knocked on the door softly."Come in!"My heart was racing, but I walked in without hesitation, despite the nagging anxiety. Mr. Adam was still in his business clothes. He looked sharp, puffing on a cigar. I saw a whiskey bottle on the table."Excuse me," I said, approaching slowly."Hmm." His response was as if he knew I was coming. "Sit down, Casey."I obeyed without saying a word. I waited a long time, but Mr. Adam didn't speak."Sir, I...""Hold on, Casey. Hold on. I need a minute to finish the whiskey in my glass."I glanced over. The bottle was nearly half empty; he looked like he’d been hitting it pretty hard."I am sorry," I said."Sorry?" He laughed. Not a chuckle, but a biting, sarcastic sound."None of this would've happened if I hadn't asked James for help, then none of this would've happened."Mr. Adam frowned. Without a word, he downed the whiskey in his glass. The sou
Casey POVPolice sirens were blaring, rushing back and forth on the streets. It had been two hours since Noah left with the Black Hell members, and I hadn't heard a single thing. It was driving me crazy. Stuck in the Black Hell clubhouse with people I didn't know, and without Noah.“Fuck!”Sherly burst in, her anger absolutely exploding. I was confused. When she saw me, her eyes narrowed even sharper.“What are you doing here, Casey?” Sherly’s question was a jab, a clear sign she didn't want me around.Sherly looked around. She must have noticed how empty this place was for a biker gang’s headquarters.“Where’s the people?”“They left,” I answered hesitantly. Sherly didn’t know anything about it.“What do you mean they left? Where did they go?”I swallowed hard before finally answering.“They went to meet Becky at the Fallen Bike clubhouse.”Sherly’s eyes went wide. Her shoulders slumped, like she was in utter shock.“How come?”“My mother was taken hostage by Becky and… ”Sherly shov
Casey POV“I’m going to see Becky!”“Fucking idiot, Noah!”I could feel the tension crackling in the air as James and Noah argued. After hearing what happened to my mom, Noah was completely unhinged.James’s stare screamed protest.“You’re about to walk straight into Fallen Bike territory. Don’t forget your father is watching every move you make, Noah,” James warned him, trying to stay calm even though his voice was hard.“So what? You want me to just sit back while Becky holds Casey’s mom hostage?”“Hostage?”My stomach twisted. “Noah, watch your mouth.”“I’m not kidding, Casey. Becky’s been after you from the start. This is on me. He’s been tracking you.”“What?” I shook my head in disbelief.“Your mom was desperately looking for work in Wood Town. Looks like he used that to his advantage. He dangled a job in front of her just to lure her in and…”My hand flew over my mouth. Tears spilled out instantly.“This is my fault.”I couldn’t stop blaming myself.“Casey, don’t say that…”I c







