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Chapter 23: It doesn't worth the betrayal I didn’t trust the silence. It wrapped around the cabin like a noose, too still, too calculated. My fingers tightened around the gun, its cold steel biting into my palm. Reid was asleep on the couch, his tiny form cocooned in a blanket that felt far too thin for the chill in the air. Precious sat by the window, her eyes darting nervously to the darkness outside. Alex paced the room like a caged lion, his energy crackling like static. “They’re waiting us out,” Alex muttered, more to himself than to me. “How do you know?” I asked, my voice low but steady. He stopped mid-step and turned to face me. “Because it’s what I’d do.” The weight of his words hung between us, unspoken truths lurking just beneath the surface. I hated how calm he seemed, how ready he was for all of this. Like he belonged to this chaos. “What are you not telling me, Alex?” He stiffened, his jaw tightening. “What are you talking about?” “You seem to know a
Last Updated : 2025-01-14A Night to forever Just a Deal
Chapter 24: Just a Deal "Don't move," Alex whispered, his voice low and sharp, a dagger of warning. I froze, every muscle in my body tightening like a coiled spring. Reid clung to my leg, his tiny fingers digging into my jeans. Precious was crouched behind the couch, her breathing uneven. The cabin was cloaked in a suffocating silence, save for the faint rustle of leaves outside. "They're circling," Alex murmured, peering through the crack in the boarded-up window. His gun was steady in his hands, his knuckles white from the grip. "How many?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "Four," he said grimly. "Maybe five. They're waiting for something." "What could they be waiting for?" I shot back, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "They’ve already driven us into a corner. Isn’t that enough?" Alex didn’t respond. His jaw was set, his eyes scanning the darkness outside like a predator waiting to pounce. I couldn’t stand the tension any longer. "We need to talk to them," I
Last Updated : 2025-01-15A Night to forever The Storm We Didn't see coming
Chapter 25: The Storm We Didn't See Coming The moment Reid ran into my arms, holding a crumpled note, I knew something was wrong. His face was flushed, and his eyes shone with excitement and unease. “Mum, I saw him,” he blurted out, thrusting the paper into my hands. “Dad. He left this.” My heart skipped a beat as I stared at the note, my fingers trembling as I unfolded it. The words, hastily scrawled in familiar handwriting, sent a shiver down my spine: *“Adeline, we need to talk.”* I froze, my thoughts racing. Alex. After all these years, after all the silence, he wanted to talk? Why now? Why today? “You’re sure it was him?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Reid nodded emphatically. “I saw him, Mum! He was at the café near the bookstore. He didn’t see me, but he left this on the table. I took it when he left.” I swallowed hard, clutching the note like it might disappear. The words blurred as tears filled my eyes. I’d spent years convincing myself I didn’t need closur
Last Updated : 2025-01-15A Night to forever Through the Fire
Chapter 26: Through the FireI barely felt the cold air bite into my skin as I ran. The gravel crunched beneath my feet, each step echoing in the eerie silence. Reid clung to my back, his arms wrapped tightly around my neck. I couldn’t let him go—not now, not ever. “Are they still behind us?” I whispered over my shoulder, my breath coming in sharp bursts. Precious’s voice trembled. “I—I think so. I heard footsteps a moment ago.” or I wasn't getting it straight in my head?I slowed down, carefully lowering Reid to the ground. “Stay close to me,” I said, crouching to meet his tear-streaked face. “Don’t let go of Precious’s hand. No matter what happens, you stay with her. Do you hear me?” Reid nodded, his wide eyes brimming with fear. “But what about you, Mum?” “I’ll be right behind you,” I lied. The forest around us was alive with shadows, the moonlight barely piercing through the thick canopy of trees. Somewhere in the distance, a branch snapped, and Precious gasped. “The
Last Updated : 2025-01-16A Night to forever The Betrayal within
Chapter 27: The Betrayal WithinI stood frozen, the sound of shattering glass still echoing in my ears. Reid’s scream pierced through my panic, snapping me back to the moment. My heart raced as I spun toward him, my instincts on full alert. “Reid!” I called, rushing to his side. He was crouched behind the couch, clutching his stuffed bear like it was a lifeline. His eyes were wide, brimming with tears, but he was unharmed. “It’s okay, baby. I’ve got you,” I whispered, pulling him into my arms. But it wasn’t okay. The shadows outside the window shifted, and I knew someone was out there. Alex’s warnings played on repeat in my mind. *They’ll make their move when you least expect it.* Well, here it was—unexpected and terrifying. “Precious!” I called out, my voice shaking. She appeared in the hallway, her face pale. “What’s going on?” “Take Reid. Hide in the back room and don’t come out until I say so,” I ordered. My tone left no room for argument. “What about you?” she
Last Updated : 2025-01-16A Night to forever The Final Betrayal
Chapter 28: The Final Betrayal“You knew,” I whispered, my voice trembling as I stared at Alex. “You knew this was going to happen, didn’t you?” He stood across the room, his hands clenched into fists. His silence was louder than any denial he could muster. I stepped closer, my breath shallow as my anger boiled over. “Say something! Don’t just stand there acting like you’re the victim!” “Adeline, it’s not what you think,” he finally said, his voice low, almost pleading. “Oh, really?” I shot back, my tone dripping with sarcasm. “Because from where I’m standing, it looks like you sold us out!” Alex’s jaw tightened, his eyes darting toward the door where Reid and Precious were. “I did what I had to do to keep you safe.” “Safe?” I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “You call this safe? They’re outside, Alex. Right now. They’ve surrounded the house!” He took a step forward, but I held up my hand, stopping him in his tracks. “Don’t come any closer. I don’t even know who you a
Last Updated : 2025-01-16A Night to forever A Run For Freedom
Chapter 29: A Run for Freedom“Faster, Mum! They’re catching up!” Reid’s voice was laced with panic as his little hand clung tightly to mine, his steps quickening to match my frantic pace. The sound of boots crunching through dry leaves echoed behind us. My lungs burned, my legs ached, but I didn’t dare stop. Not now. “We’re almost there,” I lied, glancing at Precious, who was struggling to keep up. Her breath came in short, sharp gasps, her face pale in the moonlight. The woods were darker now, the trees towering above us like silent sentinels. My heart raced as I searched for a path, any sign of an escape. “Over here!” I hissed, pulling Reid toward a dense thicket. We crouched low, the branches scratching at our skin as we hid beneath the cover of leaves. Precious sank to the ground beside us, her chest heaving. “Adeline, how much longer can we keep running? They’ll find us!” What's going to be our stand and take on this, let's think of something and act fast “We don’t
Last Updated : 2025-01-16A Night to forever A Row to Call
Chapter 30: A Row to CallThe headlights grew closer, the hum of the engine a small comfort against the chaos of the night. I tightened my grip on Reid’s hand, praying whoever was behind the wheel wasn’t another threat. “Stay behind me,” I whispered, stepping onto the road as the car rolled to a stop. Precious clung to Reid, her wide eyes darting nervously. The driver’s side window rolled down, revealing an older man with kind eyes and a furrowed brow. “You folks look like you’ve been through hell,” he said, his voice gruff but concerned. “What’s going on here?” what do we do to get help, I think we have to speak up so someone or people will know that we're in need o they help urgently, can't let this chance go, can't keep taking chances please “Please, we need help,” I said quickly, scanning the woods for any sign of pursuit. “Can you take us into town?” The man hesitated, his gaze flicking to the treeline. “Trouble with someone?” “Big trouble,” I admitted, glancing back
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A Night to forever The Return of a Ghost
Chapter 74: The Return of a Ghost** I barely had time to process the shock before Lucien’s phone rang. His jaw clenched as he glanced at the screen, then at me. “It’s him,” he said. Blake. The name alone sent a cold wave through me, but I squared my shoulders. I wouldn’t show fear. Not now. Not ever. “Answer it,” I said. Lucien hesitated for a second before putting the call on speaker. “Blake.” A slow chuckle came from the other end. “Lucien. It’s been a while.” My stomach twisted at the sound of his voice. Smooth, confident—just as I remembered. “What do you want?” Lucien’s tone was sharp. Blake sighed dramatically. “Straight to business. No ‘how have you been?’ No pleasantries?” “You filed a lawsuit against the company,” I cut in. “We don’t have time for games.” Blake went silent for a beat. Then, his voice turned cold. “Oh, but I do. And I’m just getting started.” I exchanged a glance with Lucien. Whatever Blake was up to, it wasn’t just about money. This
A Night to forever A Mid Night Meeting
Chapter 72: A Mid Night Meeting I stared at the letter in my trembling hands, my heartbeat thundering in my ears. The words on the page felt like a slap to my face—a cruel reminder that secrets never stayed buried forever. Lucien reached for the letter, his fingers brushing against mine. "Lila, who sent this?" His voice was steady, but his eyes burned with urgency. I swallowed hard, my throat dry. "There’s no name, no return address. Just…this." I handed it over, my hands still shaking. Lucien's sharp gaze scanned the words, and I saw the moment he tensed, his jaw tightening. "They know about Reid." His voice was laced with fury. "They know everything." A chill ran through me. My fingers curled into fists at my sides as I forced myself to breathe. "What do they want?" Lucien lifted the paper slightly. "A meeting. Tonight. Midnight. They’re giving us an address." I exhaled shakily. "This could be a trap." "It could be," he admitted, his eyes flickering with dark intensity. "Bu
A Night to forever Running out of time
Chapter 72: Running Out of Time** Lucien’s grip tightened around the phone as Wallace’s voice echoed through the empty estate. **“You’re running out of time, Hunter.”** The message ended with a sharp beep. I didn't know what exactly to think, I just kept mute, I don't know what exactly to upon, but deep down I know I needed to act as fast as I could Silence filled the air, thick with tension. Caleb exhaled sharply. “Well, that’s not ominous at all.” Lucien didn’t speak. His jaw was clenched so tight I thought it might snap. I stepped closer, my pulse pounding. “Lucien, what does he mean?” His gaze flicked to me, then back to the phone. “Wallace doesn’t leave messages unless he wants us to hear them. He’s taunting me.” I crossed my arms. “Or warning you.” Lucien’s expression darkened. “No. Wallace doesn’t warn people. If he says we’re running out of time, it means he has something planned.” A chill ran down my spine. Caleb shifted, cracking his knuckles. “So, wh
A Night to forever The Trap
Chapter 71: The TrapThe morning sun barely peeked through the blinds when I woke up to an empty bed. I reached out, but Lucien was gone. Panic shot through me until I heard voices from downstairs. Throwing on a robe, I hurried down, stopping at the living room entrance. Lucien stood near the window, speaking into his phone. Caleb and Luca sat on the couch, deep in discussion. “No,” Lucien said firmly. “We move first.” He turned, spotting me. His eyes softened for a second before his expression hardened again. “Yeah, I’ll handle it,” he muttered before hanging up. I crossed my arms. “What’s going on?” Lucien sighed, rubbing his jaw. “Wallace is making his move.” My stomach clenched. “How soon?” Luca leaned forward. “Tonight.” Caleb nodded. “His men are moving shipments. If we hit them first, we cripple his operation.” Lucien’s gaze locked onto mine. “I need you to stay here.” I frowned. “Lucien—” “No arguments, Lila,” he said firmly. “It’s too dangerous.”
A Night to forever The Next Move
Chapter 70: The Next MoveLucien didn’t let go of me. Even as the police sirens grew louder, as Caleb barked orders into his phone, and as Morgan lay groaning on the ground, Lucien’s arms stayed wrapped around me like a shield. “I need you to get in the car,” he murmured. I pulled back just enough to look at him. “I’m not leaving you.” “Lila.” His voice was firm, but there was something else in his eyes—something raw. “Please.” I hesitated. The last time I’d let him handle things alone, it had almost gone terribly wrong. But this time, the police were coming. This time, Morgan wasn’t walking away. I gave him a sharp nod and turned toward the car. But just as I took a step, a gunshot rang out. Lucien tackled me before I could even register what was happening. We hit the ground hard. My breath whooshed out, and my ears rang. Caleb shouted. Someone screamed. Lucien cursed. “Stay down.” I barely had time to process the words before he was on his feet, gun raised.
A Night to forever This wasn't over
Chapter 69: This wasn't overLucien was silent on the drive home. His hands gripped the wheel tightly, his jaw clenched. The air between us felt heavy, charged with unspoken words. I kept stealing glances at him, hoping he’d say something—**anything**—but he didn’t. When we pulled into the driveway, he shut off the engine and exhaled slowly. “I should’ve told you what I was doing,” he finally said. I nodded. “Yeah, you should have.” His eyes met mine. “But you shouldn’t have followed me, Lila.” I crossed my arms. “What was I supposed to do? Sit at home while you put yourself in danger?” Lucien sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “This isn’t just about me.” “I know,” I said. “That’s why we need to work together.” He hesitated. “I don’t know how to do that.” I reached for his hand. “Then let’s figure it out.” For a moment, he just stared at me, his expression unreadable. Then, finally, he nodded. **It wasn’t a promise. But it was a step forward.** ---Insid
A Night to forever the Pushing away
Chapter 67: The Pushing away Lucien didn't let go. Even as the city pulsed beyond the glass windows of his office, he held me tightly, as if afraid I'd vanish. His body was tense, his grip firm—but beneath it, I felt something deeper. **Fear. Guilt. Uncertainty.** “I can’t lose you, Lila,” he murmured, his breath warm against my skin. I pulled back slightly, enough to look into his eyes. “Then stop pushing me away.” A muscle in his jaw twitched. “I don’t want you caught in my darkness.” I cupped his face, my thumbs brushing against the stubble on his cheeks. “Lucien, I don’t care about the darkness. I care about you.” His throat bobbed as he swallowed. “I don’t know how to stop feeling like this.” “Then let me help you,” I whispered. For a moment, he just stared at me, like he was searching for something—some proof that I wasn’t making empty promises. Then, finally, he nodded. “Okay.” It wasn’t much. But it was **a start.** ---That night, Lucien didn’t go b
A Night to forever The cost of victory
Chapter 67: The Cost of VictoryLucien didn’t speak as we walked out of the warehouse. His steps were heavy, his jaw clenched so tightly I could see the muscles twitching. Caleb stayed close, his eyes scanning our surroundings as if expecting another attack. Police officers moved around us, securing the area, but none of it made me feel safe. **Not yet.** Luca stood by one of the police vehicles, his arms crossed. When he saw me, his expression softened, but only slightly. “You okay?” I nodded. “Thanks to you guys.” His gaze shifted to Lucien. “You look like hell.” what, what do you mean?, I asked myself, I didn't want to show off any form of anger, so I had take slow and calm, me don't want anything or form, that anything is escalating so let's keep on a lowLucien barely reacted. His knuckles were still raw, blood drying on his skin. His face was bruised, but that wasn’t what worried me. **It was the emptiness in his eyes.** Luca sighed, shaking his head. “Wallace is
