LOGINALEXANDER Smoke, dust and debris flooded the air, filling my nostrils the crackling sound of fire and the screams of my men rang in my ears. As the fire consumed them or what was left of them.I'd sent the first troupe 10 men to the first warehouse only for them to end up engulfed in flames.I knew Arrow was insane.But this was another level." He must be playing some sick game."No shit Eleanor!The probability that they were bombs in the other four were incredibly high, the problem was which one was she in?How was I going to find her when each step drew me inches closer to death. I drew a lungful of air, my hold tightening.That stupid bastard!Then— at that moment my eyes caught something or someone emerge from the waters as he crawled into the last building at the far end. It was Capsian.I knew that build anywhere.What the hell was he doing there?What the hell was he doing HERE?I rushed forward but Eleanor pulled me back. " Are you insane? There could be bombs there!"" T
DAPHNEMy stomach churned as the veil settled on my scalp, finishing my look.Since that last interaction with that guy, my mind had been a freaking train wreck. I wanted to believe that he was lying, that my parents would never associate themselves with his kind of people.But for some reason, I also felt that he wasn't lying. I didn't know what to do.One part of me wanted to believe that this was the right thing. That was what my parents would have wanted for me but another part of me wanted to run away, go far away from everything.My thoughts died a hasty death as the door pulled open. Uncle walked in bearing his signature smile, he was clad in a white suit, his face clear of all blemishes and beards. It was then I noticed something— a tattoo.One which I didn't quite see before.It crawled beneath the suit hiding what it actually was.He reached me in a few steps. His palm finding my shoulders, giving me a tight squeeze. He rested his chin on my head, giving me a light kiss as
ALEXANDER I'd been away from my wife for more than a month, my mental health was thinning, my patience? Even thinner.I walked to a chair and took my seat, Eleanor stood before me, her fingers bit into her skin, her eyes fixed on the ground. I could see the fear that crept up her frame— she tried to hide it but failed miserably." I'm not going to waste any time," I began, my voice low, cracking through the thick calm. " What do you know?"" If it's about Daphne, I don't know much."" What DO you know?"" She's going to get married soon, to some guy right at the border of this city. I overheard arrow talking about killing her afterwards but I don't know anything else."" What else do you know?"Her lips pulled tight but slowly, as she fiddled with her fingers once more. Sweat crawling down her face. " Daphne was forced to sign some documents, it may be company documents I don't know but I feel like it's important and I don't know the exact location where the wedding is taking place,
CASPIAN After she calmed, I grabbed the keys from Ronwan's body and freed us. She led me through a secret pathway she'd seen a few days back. Thankfully, there weren't as much guards as we thought. When we reached a turn, she stopped and turned to face me. " There are two guards there. You take one, I take the other then we'll take their clothes so we can sneak past the others"I nodded, she snapped her gaze back to the hall and quietly, she walked in, as she tried not to alert the other guard. She reached the first one, clasping her hand around his neck, snapping it to the side knocking him out. I took that as my cue and got to the other guard, hitting his pulse before he could pull out his gun. Knocking him out.We took their clothes and carefully avoided other guards as we continued through the pathway till we broke out into the woods, I recognised it from earlier, this was the exact forest, I found their car that day. Who would have thought that this was where Arrow's secret b
CASPIAN" Open your eyes! Open your eyes!" Someone's voice cracked through silence, followed by this violent rumble running through me. I shook my head trying the numb the sound but it only kept getting louder and louder.Slowly, the haze cracked and my eyes opened, the person's face was a blur but then it cleared, it was Eleanor. What was she doing here? How was she still alive?I thought she was missing?She rushed to the distance them came back bearing a glass of water. She of course handed it to me and helped me drink. " Are you okay? Can you see me?" She asked and I nodded slowly." I'm fine. How did I get here?" The last thing I remembered was talking to Daphne then after which— her uncle got to me. That bastard! I tried to stand up but chains dragged me down. That was when I noticed that I was I a cell and so was Eleanor." What happened to you? Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be in another country with your father?" I faced her whilst searching for a way to get out
CASPIANI rushed forward, clasping my palm around her lips. She responded with digging her teeth into my skin. I but down my groan not wanting to make a sound." Look I want you to calm down okay. I know this looks weird."" Calm down! A stranger is in my room at 11:29PM! How the fuck do you expect me to calm down?" Her voice came off muffled from beneath my palm. " If I let you go, promise me you won't scream."" I can't guarantee it."" Then I'm not letting you go."She sighed and rolled her eyes. " Fine, then." Slowly I released her lips and thankfully she didn't scream but tension lined her face." You have five seconds to explain why you're here." Her eyes squinted slightly. " And why you look like my abusive ex husband."" Wait! Are you his brother? Did he send you here to come get me back?" She gave a mirthless laugh. " If he thinks I'm going to go back to him then he must be joking! And as for you let him know that I'm getting married in five days and I don't want anything to
CASPIAN I'd just arrived home, from going to pick up the lady Alex asked me to get. The woman was silent throughout the drive and after what she'd been through, it was understandable. I could relate to it, much deeper than I should've. I helped her out of the car, she muttered a thank you as s
ALEXANDER Daphne had just got back home and I badly wanted to meet her but right now I had something to handle. My fingers braced the table, my eyes hardened as I scoped the entirety of the room, which was filled with the court members. I remained silent, they needed it, because people bro
Note: This chapter contains mentions of non consensual sexual intercourse, please read with caution.ELEANOR We'd been running for hours. My calves ached, my heart banging against my ribs, my knees trembled as I struggled to catch up with father— who didn't seem to care if I died or lived— my
DAPHNE Alex left with Caspian as they went to find out where Eleanor went. Ronwan had been missing since that day but Eleanor? She was right beneath our nose and yet still got away. I didn't let the thought linger as I stepped out of the car. I'd left the issue for Alex and Caspian to hand







