Se connecterABIGEAL“NAMES?” THE security guard asked in a gruff voice. I gave him mine and introduced Anna as my date. As he checked it against the tablet, I threw Blaine a glance. What was he going to do when they asked for his name?The reporters were still behind us; if he was hauled out of the venue… they'd capture every moment, which isn't good for his reputation. He caught me looking at him and gave me a wink.The guard unhooked the barrier for Anna and I. We went just past it and stopped to wait for Blaine. I held my breath as the guard barked the same question at him.“Blaine Daniels.” He answered confidently.The guard didn't bother checking the tablet before unlocking the barrier. “Right this way, sir. Enjoy your evening.”We watched with disbelief as he sauntered past. “How did you do that?” I whispered.Blaine shrugged, but there was a small smirk on his face. “I made a few calls.”“He didn't tell us to enjoy our evening.” Anna said with a dark look at the security guard. “Oh, the ne
ABIGEAL“I'VE SAID it before, and I'll say it again. I don't need another dress. Why can't I just wear one of what I've already got? God knows I have more than enough.”Anna shot me a look. “You have just three.”“Like I said, more than enough.”She shook her head at me as we walked into the high-end store. “You're something else. But you need something that speaks of power, that tells everyone you're in control and you won't be silenced anymore. I'm thinking a bold red, with gold highlights.”As she started to rifle through a rack, a store assistant walked up to us with what was clearly a fake smile. “Hi! I'm sorry, but you ladies seem to have gotten lost. Can I point you in the direction of the clearance aisle?”Neither of us blinked at the thinly veiled barb. Anna didn't even spare her a glance as she held up a black American Express card.I watched the lady's face light up. “Oh, my apologies. Will you be requiring any assistance today? I can show you our newest arrivals.”Anna sco
ABIGEALI STARED at the bag in her hands, numbness spreading in my chest. I looked over at Anna and she nodded, gesturing for me to take the bag. I reached for it slowly, then grabbed it and unzipped it. I spilled all its contents onto the coffee table and knelt to rifle through the files.I couldn't believe my eyes. It was all there, documents detailing the conspiracy to defraud the government. The moment Zeke and I found out and came to him.Details on how he planned to ‘handle’ us. Zeke's death, the failure to kill me. Annalise being contracted to spy on me. Her running away, plans on how to take out both of us.“What kind of dipshit records his own crimes?” Blaine asked.“The kind who never expected anyone else to get their hands on them. We had to crack a coded safe for these.” Anna replied, but I heard their voices as if from a distance.My focus was still on the files when she tapped my shoulder lightly. “There's something else you should see.” She said, extending an envelope t
ABIGEALBLAINE HOVERED over me, supporting his body with his elbows as his hypnotic eyes stared into mine. He kissed me again, deep and tender, and I reached for him to pull him against me.My hands went around his back and travelled down again to the hem of his shirt. This time he obliged, breaking the kiss to drag the shirt over his head. My eyes feasted on his muscled body, dancing over his abs and going up his sides.“Like what you see?” He said, his deep voice amused.I swallowed. “Very much,” I whispered, my voice not sounding like my own.“I'm glad.” He ran his hands down my arms and brought his head down to leave kisses under my jaw, making me tilt my head up. His hands glided up my torso to cup one breast and through the material of my shirt I could feel the nipple harden.He brushed his lips over it and the warmth of the anticipation made my thighs clench. But he didn't take it into his mouth, shifting instead to my lips.I let out a little sound and felt his chest shake wit
ABIGEALTHE BRIGHT flash of the flames threatened to blind me. I panted as I ran, the heat scorching my back. The tears running down my face burned hot and scalded my cheeks. I felt like I was running in a swamp, not getting anywhere while the flames got closer. I tripped on something and fell, rolling over and looking back to see what I'd tripped on.I swallowed my scream when I found Zeke's eyes staring at me out of his scorched face. Bits of burned skin fell off as he rose and came towards me. I scrambled back on hands and knees, horrified by the sight before me.“Look what you did to me. This is all your doing, yet you run from me like I'm repulsive.” He said, his voice dripping with disdain. “You caused this. I hope you're happy now.”“I never wanted this for you,” I yelled back. “We were supposed to be a family and have each other's backs.”“But you didn't have my back, did you? You left me alone to suffer in the orphanage, and you left me alone to die.” He spat.“You told me to
ABIGEALI'D TAKEN a page from Blaine's book and was pacing around the apartment when he and Anna came back from meeting Christa. I'd refrained from calling because I didn't want to interrupt their conversation, but they were supposed to have been back an hour ago. I was starting to consider all sorts of possibilities- what if she'd set them up?- when they finally walked through the door with grim looks on their faces.“What took you guys so long? Is everything okay?” I asked, my chest tightening. I didn't know what I'd do if the plan went to shit before it even started.“The meeting ran for longer than expected, because there were more difficulties than we thought. But do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?” Anna asked, taking a seat.I'd take the one I was more familiar with. “Let's hear the bad.”“Right. So after I escaped, the colonel must have put together the reason why I left. Christa said she noticed an increase in the amount of guards. Not only that, but ther







