LOGINChapter 140Abby Hale ~•~ SIX MONTHS LATERMy eyes darted between Landon and Liam, who were both seated on the king-sized bed in one of the best hotels in New York. I still couldn’t believe that they agreed to have a threesome with me. Six months. It had been six months since the hospital, since the guilt that had nearly broke all of us, since we started therapy separately and then together. We were trying to achieve a healthy relationship that didn’t involve choosing or destroying. We’d gone on dates, shared dinners filled with awkward silences that slowly turned into laughter. It’d been six months of me realizing that I didn’t want to lose either of them — and them finally admitting the same and accepting my decision. “You’re thinking too much,” Liam echoed, dragging me out of my thoughts. Landon nodded in agreement. “Yeah, just climb on the bed.” I swallowed. “I’m thinking this might be a terrible idea.” For a long time, I’d thought about bringing up the idea, but I was
Chapter 139Abby Hale ~•~ I knew I didn’t have any enemies dangerous enough to kidnap and torture me. The only people who came to mind were Michael and Cora. But even though they weren’t in my life, I’d known them for a while. And I was certain that they wouldn’t be able to pull off something like that. My eyes were still closed. I could hear Landon and Mia’s conversation, but I acted like I wasn’t awake. But when Landon explained everything that happened, I couldn’t help but chime in on the conversation. I was so heartbroken when I realized that everything that happened to me was because of Liam. I went through all that torture, and I also lost my baby because of Liam. My hand instinctively landed on my stomach. The life that was once growing inside me wasn’t there anymore. I only had the baby for a while, but a part of me had gotten attached. I saw the baby as a chance for stability in my life. I’d already imagined what the future would be like. But now, everything had bee
Chapter 138Liam Lancaster ~•~ I hated myself for what I’d done to Abby. I hated that she had to lose her baby because of me. Shit, it could have been my baby too. Landon’s words lingered in my head even after I left the hospital. Everything happened because of me, and she was going to be devastated when she found out about it. I had no idea how I would even face her. I felt so horrible. Even if it wasn’t entirely my fault, I was still the reason why Ruiz came into the picture. They tortured Abby. That part was already tormenting me. And now, she has also lost the baby. I didn’t even know how to live with myself. After driving for a few minutes without any direction, I reversed the car and made my way over to Jordan’s studio. He was having a shoot, so I had to wait for a few hours before finally getting the chance to talk to him. “What’s wrong? Did something happen to Abby?” he asked anxiously. “Why do you look so distraught?” I dragged a hand down my face. “She lost the
Chapter 137Landon Lancaster ~•~ “Landon, this isn’t the time to fight. Abby needs us now, more than ever,” Liam said, attempting to calm me down. My eyes blazed with anger. “I told you that you would be held responsible if anything happens to Abby!” I snorted. “She wouldn’t be in this situation if you didn’t get involved with those people.” Liam let out a deep exhale. “I know you think it’s my fault, but I’m totally innocent here,” he continued, defending himself. “Besides, I risked my future just for him to release her.” I couldn’t hold back a scoff. He really wanted to act like he was the victim?“You had no choice but to agree to his terms. What else would you have done? Allow him to kill Abby?” I asked, giving him a dirty look. “You are lucky she finally woke up after so many hours.” Liam stared at me for a long second.“Why are you acting like I intentionally put Abby in this situation? Why are you acting like I’m a monster?” For the first time in months, my brother was
Chapter 136Abby Hale ~•~ When I opened my eyes, I found myself in an unfamiliar room. I winced as I struggled to adjust my eyes to the bright lights and the white ceiling. I couldn’t help but wonder where I was. But when the smell of antiseptic hit me, I realized that I was in the hospital. I tried to sit up but my head exploded with a sharp pain. I quickly dropped back against the pillow. I looked around and my mouth opened slightly when I saw Liam and Landon sleeping on the couch. What was the time? I thought to myself as my eyes darted around the room to find a clock. But I didn’t see any clocks. “Landon, Liam!” I ended up whispering even though I tried my best to call out their names at the top of my voice. They didn’t move. Maybe it was midnight and they were fast asleep. My gaze shifted to my legs. It was covered in bandages. Almost every part of my body was bandaged. It took a while for me to remember the events of the past days… or maybe past hours. I had no id
Chapter 135Liam Lancaster ~•~ “Why are you frozen like you’ve just seen a ghost?” Landon asked with curiosity in his voice. “What happened?” I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t even say anything. “Liam, what the hell did you see?” he continued, his patience wearing thin. “Can’t you speak?” My eyes were still glued to the screen, staring at the text message I received from Ruiz. Landon tried to reach out for my phone, and it was only then that I moved my body and pulled it away before he could take it. I didn’t have the mind to tell him that Abby was kidnapped because of me. “Liam, what is wrong with you? If you found something related to Abby, you have to tell me now,” he pestered, his breathing heavy. I rubbed the back of my neck. “I got a text message.” Technically, I didn’t do anything wrong. So there was no use lying to my brother. Besides, if we wanted to get Abby back, I needed his support. “What text message?” He fixed his narrowed gaze on me. I did
Chapter 34Liam Lancaster ~•~Throughout dinner, I couldn’t stop thinking about Abby. She was sitting right in front of me, but I was just picturing the part where I would take off her clothes. “God, you’re so beautiful,” I muttered as we both walked into the hotel room. Abby bit her lower lip,
Chapter 31Landon Lancaster ~•~My face formed into a frown when I saw Liam at Abby’s house. Then my frown deepened when I saw that an extra man was standing beside him. I was so confused. I wanted to step out of the car and demand an explanation, but Abby pleaded with me to go back home. A dee
Chapter 30Abby Hale ~•~As I stepped out of the car, I blinked in disbelief. Michael and Liam. What were the odds that they would show up at my house at the same time? And Landon was just dropping me off too. He didn’t start his car. He just sat there and watched. I didn’t know what to do.
Chapter 35Abby Hale ~•~“I’ll drop you off at home,” Liam’s voice echoed through the quiet room as soon as my eyes fluttered open. I let out a loud yawn, resting my head on his chest. “You don’t have to worry about me, I’ll take a cab,” I replied as I traced my fingers around his chest. “You can







