Morgan I looked down at my phone and saw messages from Lara. She was with Nick. She was ranting about why I was calling Nick suddenly. I asked her where they were headed, but she didn’t reply. I bet I knew why Nick suddenly hung up on me. My bet she was enjoying the time she was having with Nick more than what her original intention was. I just hope she knows what she was doing considering she was right in the lion’s den. I clenched my fist furiously, remembering the reason I called Nick. He was trying to bankrupt all my personal businesses under my nose. The projects I had worked hard for on my own without the help of my father or the family name. I will not let that happen. He took advantage of the arrest. If it wasn’t for one person who had the shred of loyalty, I wouldn’t have known about this. He was doing this slyly, like the s

Nick I had Lara handled for now last night. I needed to figure out how to handle everything else that has been going on. It was all too much, but I refused to admit that to my father. He would rub it in my face or worse, call me weak.  Memories of my childhood flashed in my head. A constant reminder of everything I had to endure through with my father. The demeaning words and the insults. The clawed in my head trying to scratch through to break me, but I refused. Breaking down would mean going somewhere dark. I didn't want to go back there. I squeezed the stress ball harder. The stupid the shrank in my hand. This was not even reaching the surface to being therapeutic for me. The only other thing would be to take the damn calming pills, but I didn't those. I don't want to be high and relaxed. I need to focus. Control and calm. I c

James I knew this was a bad idea but I had no option. I had thought of all the possibilities and one stuck with me. I could be wrong about Nick and get my sister killed. I could be right and still get her killed. This was not an option. Harper back alive was my priority at the moment no matter the cost. Faith too. I can’t let those two die when I can do something. I wanted to help find Adam and go to Glendale but I couldn’t. I can’t leave Harper. I could lose her and fail to always protect her. I can’t fail her. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I swore under my breath as I quickly put it on silent and whispered. “Fred.”  “James, James?” he said, “Are you there?” “Yes,” I whispered, “I can’t talk right now.” I said.

Nigel“Dammit, James. Stop being difficult.” I muttered under my breath.BOOM!“What was that?” one shouted.“Oh my God. Earthquake.” another voice shouted.“We are going to die.” another voice came.I was trying to get my bearings and figure out what the hell was going on. There was no earthquake. We were under attack. That was an explosion. It was coming from somewhere in the building. The phones and sirens began to blare again.“James escaped.” That’s all I heard from one of the comms to know he was the one who did this. 

Razor “Good thing I have a solid alibi because those detectives looked ready to cuff me and throw away the key.” Nick scoffed amusingly. I looked down at my watch.  “We need to be careful now. With Lara’s death and all.” “Hmm,” I nodded, glancing at my watch again. “Razor!” Nick banged his fist on the table, “Are you expecting something soon?” Nick barked looking at me. “Did you even hear what I said?” he raised his brow at me. I did but I just stared at him avoiding looking at my watch again. I know about Lara. I was the one who killed her. I didn’t have time for him. I had better things to do. His father's bidding to be exact. We had a major plan brewing as I was standing here.