The Ones That Got Away Book Novels & Stories

As people disperse and return to their respective families, they experience peace and the loving forgiveness of God in Jesus' mighty name. Rudolf and the rescue team, on the other hand, became disoriented and ended up in Cabanatuan City after following the Cagayan Valley route to Isabela. Edwin and his farmers released Rhoda two days later on the riverbank, where they had a campfire and picnic.

"In that case, I think the pizza can wait." End of Book One: Incendiary

When I tried to get into the car, she tried to open the door on the passenger's side. I snapped, "Stop. Could you just get off my back?" I had raised my voice a little. Jeannie froze with shock, though I saw her shoulders shaking. Seeing her like this annoyed me even more. "I know you're after my family's funds. Don't worry, the investment is still a going concern even if we don't marry. Happy now? If you are, go away." When she did not respond, I stepped on the gas and sped off. Those inside the private lounge of the bar, both familiar and unfamiliar, were discussing my running away from the wedding.

My heart pounded as I walked back to Davis. “I’ll go with you,” I said, my voice trembling. “But you let my son go first.” Davis smiled, pleased. “Good choice.” The night continued, as I followed Davis toward the warehouse, my mind screaming at me to find a way out. Aiden’s life was in danger, and I could only pray that Anderson and Adrian would be able to save him if I couldn’t. The door closed behind us, locking me in the darkness with my past and an uncertain future.

“Though, perhaps not for her over there.” Faith shoves her chair back from the table and is out of the room in a shot. Mack moves to stand, but before he can, Penny is on her feet. “It’s okay, Mack, I’ll go. It’s the least I can do.” As Penny follows her out, I lower my head to my plate. Although I’m still hungry, I’m ready to abandon eating in favor of escape. Right now, nothing could taste as good as getting away from Connall Raleigh will feel.

"Deal. But remember, don't try and pull one over me. I can't promise she'll stay intact if you do. She might lose a finger or two." The call ended. However, Dad was much calmer than he had been before. He stared into the distance, his eyes unreadable. Soon, the day of the exchange arrived. Yannis accompanied him to an abandoned warehouse. As instructed, Dad only had to slip the agreement under the door of the warehouse and leave. Just as they turned to leave, Dad struck Yannis, knocking him unconscious. I was stunned for a moment. I watched as Dad kicked open the old, decrepit door of the warehouse and dragged Yannis in.

The only one that could set them free. **THE END**

“Jane, I swear it wasn’t me. His company went bankrupt. When he couldn’t pay off the loan sharks, they dragged him away.” “His company went bankrupt? When did that happen?” Lucas hesitated, but when I kept pressing, he leaned close and whispered, “Just recently. Not just him. Everyone who ever hurt you has gone bankrupt.” “How did you do it?” “That’s confidential.”

One thing was certain though, nobody could believe that this was actually happening. "One chance Vance. One chance to rekindle our childhood friendship... Don't make me regret it. Stay away from Connie. That's all I ask," he took my books from me as Jake and Brian helped me stand up. He placed the books carefully on my hand and only let go when he was sure I had a firm grip on them. And without another word, he walked away, his friends faithfully following behind him. I was left all alone in the hallways, people's gazes swapping between Casey, who was walking away and me. At the moment, all that my mind could register was, "what in God's name just happened?!"

There was no sensation to it just like all of the times a stray tried to reach for Akira, but Tonya felt happy with the connection anyway, thankful that they met and helped each other in some way. They said their final goodbyes and Akira went out of the building then loaded the last box into the car. Before opening the passenger side, she took one last glance at her old apartment window. Tonya stood behind the glass, smiling and waving at Akira as the old woman – her roommate, her friend – faded slowly and disappeared, just in time for the magnificent pink sunset. It’s just like Tonya to leave as dramatically as she entered. She succeeded. She set herself free and went to the light on her ow