All Chapters of Waiting in the shadows : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

The sky was still dark when Maya slipped quietly out of the house. The entire building slept peacefully behind her, unaware of the danger looming over her little family. Layrus was nestled in his crib, dreaming soundly, oblivious to the threat Sophie had issued. Lucas, Damein, her parents they all remained unaware of her plan. And she intended to keep it that way.She didn't even bring her phone. No one could track her, no one could interfere.Dressed in tight black leather trousers and a fitted white top, Maya adjusted the small handgun hidden at the back of her waistband before stepping into her car. Her movements were careful, precise, practiced. She had no intention of giving Sophie a single advantage.The road to the cliffside was quiet. The town was still asleep, and the early morning mist clung to the air like a soft veil. Maya drove silently, every muscle tensed, every thought focused on what awaited her.By the time she arrived, the cliff was shrouded in mist, with jagged roc

The moment Lucas and Damein realized Maya had fallen, panic took over."Get the car!" Lucas shouted, already running toward his vehicle.Damein didn't argue. Within seconds they were back in their cars, engines roaring to life as they sped toward the narrow road that curved down the side of the cliff. The path was dangerous, barely wide enough for vehicles, but neither of them cared.All that mattered was Maya.Lucas's grip tightened on the steering wheel as his heart pounded violently in his chest. His mind kept replaying the same image Maya's body falling into the fog."No... no, Maya... please hold on," he muttered under his breath.Damein followed closely behind, his own thoughts chaotic and filled with dread. The possibility of losing Maya felt unbearable.They reached the lower path near the rocks where waves crashed violently against the shore. By the time they arrived, emergency responders had already gathered. They arrived immediately after Damein called to report a gunshot w

Sophie sat comfortably in her living room, the soft glow of the chandelier reflecting against the crystal wine glass in her hand.She swirled the deep red liquid slowly, a satisfied smile resting on her lips.For the first time in days, she felt a sense of calm.The cliff.The fall.Maya is disappearing into the fog.Everything had gone exactly the way she planned.Or so she believed.Just as she lifted the glass to her lips, the sound of the door opening startled her.A man stepped inside.Sophie's expression darkened immediately."What are you doing here?" she snapped sharply.She stood up quickly, lowering her voice."Someone might see you. I told you I would send the money."The man stepped further into the room.It was the gunman she had hired."Yes, you did," he said calmly. "But I came to inform you of something since you weren't picking up my calls."Sophie rolled her eyes dramatically."Obviously," she said with a dismissive gesture. "Why do you think I wouldn't?"The man's e

The house had grown quiet again.After Sophie left, the silence felt heavier than before.Damein stood in the living room staring at Maya's unconscious body lying on the sofa. A strand of her hair had fallen across her face, and he gently brushed it aside."Maya..." he whispered.Her breathing was steady, but her face looked pale.The moment she had spoken Sophie's name... and asked about Nadia... something inside him had tightened.She was remembering.Maybe not everything yet.But enough to be dangerous.Damein ran a hand through his hair and began pacing the room.Sophie's words echoed in his head.If you know what's best for you... Act fast or you will lose her forever.He stopped near the table where Maya's medication rested.The doctor had prescribed several pills for pain and recovery after the accident.Beside them sat a small sealed packet that had been delivered .He knew exactly what it was.The drugs Sophie had promised.Damein stared at the packet for a long moment.His h

The letter arrived at Lucas's office faster than he expected.The official hospital stamp was still fresh on the document when his assistant placed it on his desk.Lucas picked it up immediately.His eyes scanned every line carefully.The document clearly stated that Maya Bennett required close supervision during recovery, and that any interference with her medication could seriously endanger her health.More importantly, it granted temporary authority for her care to be transferred if her current environment was unsafe.Lucas leaned back slowly in his chair.The moment he finished reading, his decision was made.He picked up his phone and texted Alicia.Pack Maya and Layrus's bags. They're moving in with me.Alicia replied most instantly.What?Lucas typed again.The house isn't safe anymore.He attached the picture of the medication list from the hospital and the photo Alicia had sent earlier.The drug you found wasn't prescribed.Alicia read the message twice.Her heart dropped.Sh