Ryder's Pov: I sat there in thought anxious at what I might find out, what if she is really in danger, my left leg tapped on the floor impatiently as I then see Rico's contact number calling me, I quickly answer it needing to know the information they gathered. Rico: Hey Ryder I looked into her background and past, it's something you're not going to like... I gulped trying to keep my breathing steady but taking a deep breath. Ryder: "Continue" I state Rico: He sighed as I hear the flipping of pages "Where to begin...." he said Then continuing "When she was 16, two years ago her mother and father were close to becoming bankrupt from the mother's gambling addiction and drug use, Her mother started having an affair with your father while her husband was working but also....he was having an affair with a woman not named" He stated then I heard a flip of the folder on the other side of the phone. "Anyway the mother still wanted the arranged marriage because she was money hungry and g
Rose's Pov: My mouth still hung agape at what was presented in front of my eyes loads of ammunition, firearms and so much more, I nearly choked on my own spit I was in that much shock "No way...." I said I look towards them as I continue "You have no idea what you would be getting yourselves into they are the mafia they have millions upon millions of social connections and upon that have so many allies we are only three people" I exclaimed "Look Roselle....those weeks on holidays we were away we were trained by Dad in using weapons," Janelle said using my true name. "We might be three but that doesn't mean we stop fighting for you and your rights, he doesn't own you, you are not his property" Richelle replied while practically making sure I heard every word I shake my head turning around "If you both get involved he will make your life just as much a living hell as mine he will do anything if it is deemed necessary, even controlling your lives" I stated in a serious tone They bot
Rose's Pov:I'm sitting on my bedroom floor gripping my head tears have streamed down my cheeks for hours, ' No this is all wrong Liam can't be a part of this they have no link to each other but then if I'm wrong then who was he talking to... I hear a slight knock on my door I jump at the sudden sound. "Petals you in there?" Ryder asks I sigh in relief I swallow hollering "Yep Ryder I'm in here" I replied huddling my legs together He creaked the door open looking at my fragile form "Hey are you okay?" He asks while he slowly walks over to me crouching in front of me I wipe my cheeks with my long sleeves "I'm fine" I replied He raises his left eyebrow as he spoke "Clearly...", I sighed while getting up as he did "Really I'm fine" I say trying to reassure him but he clearly wasn't reassured I walk over to my double bed, I get under my bed covers and bring the quilt up to my chin knowing the nightmares will overtake me soon of all the horror I witnessed and did myself. "I'll let y
Rose's Pov:I stretch smiling to look down and see Ryder's arm draped across my waist I can't help but pull his hand closer to mine linking ours together, for the first time in forever I had a good dream last night and it now makes me want to have him in my bed every night. I huddle under the covers but see something in my fly screen my face goes pale I huddle back further into Ryder's broad chest he pulls me closer "Hey you okay?" He asks while tucking a stray hair behind my ear. I turn into his chest trembling in fear he pulls me closer to him, "Hey, Hey it's okay petals I'm here, I'm here" he said reassuringly he rubs circles on my back as his breathing made me shut my eyes again, I close my eyes trying to forget the letter and Jace all together as my only thoughts are on Ryder and his steady heartbeat. Ryder's Pov:As she starts to slowly fall asleep I rest my head on the headboard as I look towards the window I realized something is stuck in the fly screen I lift her head slowl
Rose's Pov: I come down the stairs to hear a commotion coming from Liam and Ryder I roll my eyes sibling love "Hey what did I miss?" I ask stretching they both look at me "Nothing sweet cheeks," Liam says while Ryder throws him a glare I look towards the table to see the letter my eyes widened a bit I could vaguely make out Ryder's name on the letter 'It's not in Jace's hand writing' I look at Liam and Liam leans back clearly something is going on here, Ryder grabs the letter and puts it in his pocket. "What's that?" I question playing dumb he looks up "Just a letter from the school I needed to get a new timetable printed" he smiles but I know he's lying I can practically smell it from a mile away, I nod my head "Okay well I'm going to go make some coffee and than will go on that date you owe me..." I say towards Ryder as I retreat to the kitchen to make a coffee, I placed my phone on the kitchen counter as I see Liam head out the front door smiling mischievously. I pour a cup as
Rose's Pov: He puts a strand of my hair behind my ear I try to use all the strength I could muster within myself and look at him 'You've got to stop running Rose' I thought "What do you want Jace?" I asked He replied while saying "You...." I look at him finally having the courage "Please let me go, I want to live happily" I was begging, pleading for his leave but I knew deep down he would never let me go. "Do you know why I can always find you" he says while he played with a strand of my hair I shake my head slightly, "You have a tracking chip in you...." he stated My eyes widened in shock "Wh-at you put that thing in me I'm not a fucking dog" I exclaim annoyed at this. He grabs my hair and yanks me forward "Oh I know you're not but your my fiancée and until you know your place it's staying in there that night you tried to run, that very first night my father put it in you, it took me all the self-control back than not to tell you, but I don't want to start this marriage off on
Rose's Pov: I groan at the sunlight hitting my face "God Ryder couldn't you just...." I began as I was about to finish my sentence but realize I'm in a different room and not my room Then everything came flooding back to me, Jace drugging me and the girls 'Where are they??' I try and get up but I'm cuffed to the bed, I start shaking the handcuff repetitively. I then stop breathing altogether as I look around the room 'Okay exit tragedy...', I question myself as I look around at the entrance points. I look at the side table to see a single key "Pfft he's practically taunting me" I said scoffing to myself as I pick them up opening my handcuff I rub my wrist then look out the window my mouth hung agape.... where the fuck am I!. I look out the window it was like a fortress people were patrolling everywhere thats why he put the key in the draw because I can't escape anyway, "No this is a nightmare!" I yell as I grip the sides of my head I then hear the door open, it was Jace he smirked
Ryder's Pov:"Thank you, detective, it's good to have you on our side," I say while shutting the door since it had been 24 hours since we saw the twins and Rose last, my arms are folded as Reece, Parker, Wayne and I are sitting in the room "Look Reece do you really know who Jace is?" I questioned him, and he nodded his head slightly "I have an idea" He said "Jace is a mafia king, to put it bluntly," I say truthfully Reece on the other hand found it hilarious "Your joking" he replies while looking at our faces and continues "And how do you know this?" I look at Parker and Wayne "Because we are in a gang too" he stood up and looked at Wayne "You mean you are too that's why you had all those connections?" Wayne nodded guiltily "How do you know Jace?" He asks I swallow looking guilty and he could sense it "Ryder don't ..." Wayne objects while shaking his head he knew what I wanted to do and it was going to come out eventually "Reece... I kill-" I was cut off by a knock at the door