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A Night to forever In-between the web
Chapter 9 In-between the web I didn’t want to open the door. My hands trembled as I stared at it, the weight of my breathing filling the room. Alex being here didn’t make sense. He was supposed to be living his perfect life, far away from us. So why now? Precious stood behind me, clutching Reid, who had woken up, his small arms wrapped tightly around her neck. “Mum, who’s there?” he whispered, his voice barely audible but sharp enough to pierce my heart. I didn’t answer. My mind raced with possibilities, none of them good. If Alex was here, it wasn’t a coincidence. He had no idea where we were. At least, he shouldn’t have. Another knock, harder this time, echoed through the room. “Adeline, I know you’re in there.” His voice made my chest tighten. How long had it been since I’d heard it? Too long, yet not long enough. I swallowed the lump in my throat and gestured for Precious to stay back. “Mum—” “It’s fine,” I cut Reid off, though it was a lie. Nothing about this was
Last Updated : 2025-01-10A Night to forever On the Ride
Chapter 10: on the RideThe knock reverberated through the cramped apartment, each thud like a countdown to disaster. My throat tightened as I stared at the door, my fingers curling into trembling fists. Alex. Why now? Why here? “Mum,” Reid’s small voice pulled me back. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, looking from me to Precious, who had gone as pale as a sheet. “It’s nothing, sweetheart,” I lied, forcing a smile. “Go back to sleep.” The knocking grew more insistent, and I motioned for Precious to take Reid into the bathroom. She nodded silently, scooping him up and shutting the door behind her. My heart pounded as I took a step toward the door, my bare feet feeling like lead weights. I hesitated, my hand hovering over the doorknob. Every instinct screamed at me to run, to hide. But there was no running from this. When I finally opened the door, Alex stood there, his face shadowed by the dim hallway light. His eyes, sharp and unrelenting, locked onto mine. “Adeline,” he said,
Last Updated : 2025-01-10A Night to forever Line crossed
Chapter 11: Lines Crossed I slammed the car door shut, my hands trembling as I clutched the steering wheel. Reid sat quietly beside me, his small fingers playing with the hem of his shirt. Precious, unusually silent, shifted uncomfortably in the backseat. None of us had spoken since we left the company house. The weight of the eviction hung over us like a heavy storm cloud, suffocating and relentless. "Where are we going, Mum?" Reid finally broke the silence, his voice timid. "Somewhere safe," I replied curtly, my mind racing. Somewhere safe? Where was safe? The hotel I'd booked earlier came to mind, but even that felt temporary, like a Band-Aid over a deep wound. Reid didn't ask any more questions, but I could feel his gaze on me. It was the kind of look that asked questions words couldn’t express. How do you explain to a five-year-old that his world was crumbling because of choices he didn’t make? We reached the hotel a few minutes later, and I parked the car, letting out
Last Updated : 2025-01-11A Night to forever The Walls closing in
Chapter 12: **The Walls Closing InThe night air felt heavy, like a storm waiting to break. I sat on the edge of the old couch, staring at the front door, my thoughts a tangled mess. Reid’s soft breathing from the bedroom was the only sound in the house, but even that couldn’t calm my racing heart.Alex was sitting by the window, his silhouette barely visible in the dim light. He was quiet, too quiet, and the tension between us hung in the air like a suffocating cloud.“Are you sure we’re safe here?” I asked finally, breaking the silence.His head turned slightly, but he didn’t look at me. “Safe is relative, Adeline. For now, yes. But they’ll keep looking.”I clenched my fists, the frustration bubbling to the surface. “You keep saying ‘they,’ but you won’t tell me who ‘they’ are. How am I supposed to protect Reid if I don’t even know what we’re up against?”Alex sighed and leaned back, his eyes catching the faint moonlight. “It’s not that simple. If you knew, it would only put you in
Last Updated : 2025-01-11A Night to forever Breaking point
Chapter 13: Breaking PointThe house was silent, save for the distant hum of the idling car. My chest tightened as I watched Alex’s face harden, his jaw clenched in a way that screamed trouble. “Stay here,” he whispered, gripping the gun tightly. “Are you insane?” I hissed, grabbing his arm before he could move. “You can’t just walk out there.” His gaze softened for a moment, but his resolve didn’t waver. “I won’t let them get to Reid.” My throat tightened at his words. “And what if they get to *you*?” He didn’t answer. Instead, he moved toward the door, his steps quiet and calculated. I stood frozen, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure it would wake Reid. Precious appeared in the doorway, her face pale. “What’s going on?” she whispered, her eyes darting between Alex and me. “Stay with Reid,” I said quickly, my voice trembling. “Don’t let him wake up.” She nodded, but fear lingered in her eyes as she disappeared back into the bedroom. Alex motioned for me to stay
Last Updated : 2025-01-13A Night to forever A Deal with me
Chapter 14: A deal with meThe silence in the safehouse felt suffocating. Reid was asleep in the next room, his soft breathing the only sound that grounded me. Precious sat by his bed, her posture tense as though bracing for a storm. And then there was Alex—pacing, silent, his jaw set in a way that made me uneasy. “We can’t stay here any longer,” I said finally, breaking the silence. My voice was firm, though every part of me felt like it could shatter at any moment. Alex paused mid-step, turning to look at me. “And go where? They already know we’re here.” “Exactly,” I snapped. “Which means this place is a trap now. We need to leave before they close in.” He ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident. “It’s not that simple, Adeline. They’re watching every road out of here. If we move without a plan, we’ll lead them straight to Reid.” Hearing my son’s name sent a fresh wave of anxiety coursing through me. I clenched my fists, trying to keep my voice steady. “Then come
Last Updated : 2025-01-13A Night to forever The Fragile thread
Chapter 15: The Fragile Thread“Get down!” Alex’s voice was sharp, almost a growl, as he yanked me away from the window. My knees hit the floor hard, but I didn’t have time to register the pain. The engine sound outside grew louder, closer, until it stopped. My breath hitched. “They’re here,” Alex muttered, his back pressed to the wall. Reid stirred on the couch, rubbing his eyes. “Mum? What’s going on?” I crawled to him, forcing a smile I didn’t feel. “It’s okay, sweetie. Go back to sleep.” “But—” “Now, Reid,” I whispered, brushing his hair back. He looked at me, confused, but lay down again. I signaled to Precious, who nodded and pulled Reid close, her arms protectively wrapped around him. Alex crouched low, his gun clutched in his hand. “Adeline,” he said without looking at me. “If anything happens, you take Reid and run.” “I’m not leaving you,” I hissed back, my voice trembling. “You don’t have a choice.” The weight of his words crushed me, but before I could
Last Updated : 2025-01-13A Night to forever A Whisper in the Dark
16: A Whisper in the DarkThe air was cold, heavy with silence, and I could barely hear anything beyond the pounding of my heart. Reid clung to my side, his little hand squeezing mine so tightly it almost hurt. Precious was behind us, holding the flashlight steady, though her hands trembled. Alex had been gone for too long. “How much longer, Mum?” Reid’s voice was barely above a whisper, his tone laced with fear. I crouched down to meet his eyes. “Not much longer, baby. Stay close to me, okay?” He nodded, his lips quivering, but he didn’t say another word. Precious took a step forward, her flashlight beam sweeping the narrow hallway. “We can’t stay here,” she said, her voice breaking the silence. “If they’re out there, waiting for us, we need to move before Alex comes back.” I shook my head, standing up. “No. Alex said to wait here until he checked the perimeter.” “Adeline,” she hissed, her voice sharp now. “It’s been over an hour. If something’s happened to him—” “Do
Last Updated : 2025-01-14
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A Night to forever The Thin Line Between Fear and Resolve
Chapter 44:The Thin Line Between Fear and ResolveThe silence of the house wasn’t comforting anymore. It was suffocating. Every creak of the floorboards, every hum of the fridge sounded like a warning, a reminder that peace was a luxury we couldn’t afford. Reid’s laughter from earlier that day still echoed in my ears, but now it felt distant, almost like a cruel memory of something I might lose. I stared at him as he slept, his tiny hand clutching the edge of his blanket. He looked so peaceful, so unaware of the storm that was circling us. I couldn’t sleep. My body refused to rest. Instead, I sat in the dim light of the living room, my legs folded under me on the couch, eyes fixed on the door. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was coming. Alex was somewhere in the shadows, pacing like a restless predator. His movements were silent, but I could feel him. I hated that his presence both unsettled me and brought me a sliver of comfort. “You should get some rest,” he said
A Night to forever The Last step before the Fall
Chapter 43:The Last Step Before the Fall“Reid, get behind me!” I snapped, yanking him toward the wall as Alex stepped forward, gun in hand. The room felt too small, the walls closing in as heavy footsteps echoed outside. Alex’s eyes darted between me and the door, calculating every possible move, while Precious clutched the arm of the couch, frozen in place. “Stay quiet,” Alex whispered, his voice calm but laced with urgency. I could barely breathe. My pulse hammered in my ears, and every second felt like an eternity. Reid clung to my leg, his tiny fingers digging into my jeans. I swallowed hard, forcing myself to look calm—for him. The knock came. Three sharp raps that sent my heart plunging into my stomach. Alex didn’t move. His grip on the gun tightened, his finger hovering near the trigger. I could see the sweat dripping down his temple, though his expression remained unreadable. “Open up,” a voice called from the other side. It was deep, firm, and entirely unfamilia
A Night to forever The Price of Trust
Chapter 42: The Price of Trust The rain pelted against the window, each droplet a small hammer tapping at my nerves. The storm outside mirrored the chaos inside the house. Alex was pacing again, his brow furrowed, his lips pressed into a thin line. I sat at the edge of the couch, my hands clasped tightly in my lap, trying to suppress the tremor in my fingers. Precious was in the next room with Reid, keeping him occupied with one of his puzzles. It was the only thing that seemed to calm him these days. “How much longer do you think we have?” I asked finally, breaking the heavy silence. Alex stopped mid-step and turned to me, his eyes dark and unreadable. “Not long. They’re closing in.” A chill ran down my spine. His words confirmed what I’d been feeling for days—that the walls were closing in on us, that no matter how far we ran, we couldn’t outrun the past. “What do they want, Alex?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. “Why can’t they just leave us alone?” He hesit
A Night to forever The Unseen War
Chapter 41: The Unseen War I wasn’t prepared for the silence that greeted me. It wasn’t the comforting stillness that usually meant safety—it was oppressive, like the air was holding its breath. Every step I took felt like walking on glass, the tension threatening to shatter at any moment. Alex stood near the window, his body taut like a coiled spring. He didn’t turn when I entered the room, but his sharp whisper cut through the quiet. “They’re here.” My stomach twisted. “Are you sure?” He pointed outside, where faint shadows flickered against the glow of a distant streetlamp. They were subtle—too subtle for someone who wasn’t looking. But Alex had always been good at spotting the invisible threats. “What do we do?” I asked, my voice trembling despite my best efforts. “Stay calm.” He finally turned to face me, his expression unreadable. “Get Reid and Precious into the basement. Now.” Basement. My heart sank. Reid hated small, confined spaces. I’d barely convinced him t
A Night to forever The Price of Silence
Chapter 40: The Price of Silence I slammed the door behind me, my heart racing. Reid’s panicked cries echoed in my ears as I pressed my back against the wall, trying to steady my breathing. “Where is Alex?” I whispered under my breath, scanning the room. The safehouse had never felt smaller, its walls closing in on me. Every creak, every shadow felt like a threat. “Mum?” Reid’s voice wavered from the corner of the room. His little hands clutched Precious’s sleeve as she crouched beside him, trying to keep him calm. I forced a smile, though my chest felt like it was caving in. “It’s okay, sweetheart,” I said, my voice trembling. “I’m here.” He didn’t look convinced. “Adeline, we can’t stay here,” Precious muttered, her voice barely audible. I nodded. She was right. The safehouse wasn’t safe anymore, not with Alex gone and no plan in place. But where could we go? Every option felt like a trap waiting to spring. “Pack your things,” I said, keeping my voice steady for Re
A Night to forever Shattered illusions
Chapter 39: Shattered IllusionsI barely registered the cold metal of the handcuffs biting into my wrists as they locked me into the chair. My thoughts spiraled, every nerve in my body screaming to fight, to run, but I forced myself to stay calm. If I panicked now, I’d lose everything. Across from me, the room was empty except for a single table and the shadowed figure leaning against it. His face was cloaked in darkness, but I didn’t need to see him to feel the weight of his presence. “You’ve been busy, Ms. Peace,” he said finally, his voice low and smooth, like a predator toying with its prey. I glared at him, refusing to respond. He wanted a reaction, but I wouldn’t give him that satisfaction. He stepped forward, the light catching the sharp angles of his face. I recognized him instantly—Cole. He was one of *them*. Alex’s warnings about people like him echoed in my mind. “What do you want?” I spat, my voice steadier than I felt. Cole smirked. “It’s not about what I want
A Night to forever The Unbelievable
Chapter 38: The Unbelievable I didn’t realize how quiet the room had grown until the sound of my own breathing filled the space. Alex stood across from me, his expression unreadable, his arms crossed like he was bracing for whatever storm I was about to unleash.“Tell me you’re joking,” I said, my voice low, trembling with disbelief. “I wish I was.” His words came out cold and firm, but there was a flicker of regret in his eyes that he couldn’t quite hide. The letter in my hand felt heavier than it had any right to. A single page, yet it held the kind of information that could destroy lives. “You were working with them this whole time?” My voice cracked as I forced the question out. “I had no choice.” “You *had no choice*?” I repeated, my anger surging now. “You always have a choice, Alex. But you made yours, didn’t you? You chose them over us.” He didn’t answer, his silence speaking louder than words ever could. Precious peeked into the room, her face pale. “Is everyt
A Night to forever Beneath the surface
Chapter 37: Beneath the SurfaceThe silence in the room was deafening. I could hear my heart pounding in my chest as I paced back and forth, the weight of the situation pressing down on me like a vice. Precious sat in the corner, her hands clasped tightly together, her face pale. Reid was unusually quiet, sitting cross-legged on the floor, his eyes darting between me and the door. “Alex, this is madness,” I finally said, my voice breaking the heavy stillness. “We can’t just wait here. We have to do something.” Alex stood near the window, his eyes scanning the dark street below. His shoulders were tense, his jaw clenched. He hadn’t said much since the call came in—just enough to tell me that things were worse than we thought. “We don’t have a choice,” he said, his voice low and measured. “If we move now, we’ll play right into their hands.” “And staying here makes us sitting ducks,” I shot back. “You’re asking me to gamble with Reid’s life. I won’t do that.” Alex turned to fa
A Night to forever The Edge of Loyalty
Chapter 36: The Edge of LoyaltyThe headlights blinded me for a second, freezing me in place like prey caught in a predator’s trap. I held Reid tighter, his little arms clinging to my neck as if sensing the danger ahead. Precious stopped beside me, her breath shallow and frantic. And there she was—Sarah. Standing beside the sleek black car, her arms crossed and her expression unreadable. "Adeline," she called out, her voice carrying across the distance like a dagger. "Get in the car." I didn’t move. Every instinct screamed at me to run, but my legs refused to obey. “What do you want from us?” I shouted back, my voice trembling despite my best efforts. Sarah took a step closer, her heels clicking against the pavement. “I want to save you from yourself. You think you can outrun this? You think they’ll stop coming for you?” “Stay back!” I yelled, shifting Reid to my other arm. Sarah stopped, her gaze softening. “Adeline, you’re making this harder than it needs to be. Come
