LOGINEmily's POV Lucas’ face lost all colour and I literally saw the blood drain out. He looked like he was hoping for the best, at the same time mentally preparing for the worst that could happen. “What are they saying?” He asked, eyes wide open. “Can’t we make the transfer?” “You might need a seat.” I said instead. I barely was processing anything, myself. “No I don't!” Lucas yelled. “Those are people I love, and you're gonna tell me what is going on.” “Please don't yell at me.” I broke down. “I'm not strong enough for all this.” Within me, it felt as if every muscle was being stripped apart, exposing the weaker, more vulnerable side of me. “I'm sorry love.” Lucas came closer, still breathing heavily, still expecting what I was gonna say. “They're gone. All three of them. She asked if we wanted the bodies.” I broke the news. “How?!” He asked, his light green eyes were already misty and flooding. I can't be here anymore. “I've gotta go.” I said out of the blues.
Lucas’ POV “Wait!” Emily pulled her hand away from mine as she yelled. We were in front of Damon's money laundering scheme that he called Nevada and I knew Emily was about to cause a scene. “Don't let us go after her just yet” I need to lock up my apartment.” She begged, panting. “And how will that help anything?” I asked. “There might be clues.” She said, “Maybe a trap. But definitely not clues.” I answered her, pissed. “If you can just trust me on this, we'll be done in a matter of minutes.” I said “I know what that beast did to you, Lucas. That's the exact reason why we are not going to face him head on. And what if Damon sleeps with Vera? So what?! Didn't you sleep with her?” Emily yelled at me. “Yes, I did. And it felt fucking nice. It's not the rusty machine movements you have with Damon.” I clapped back. I saw her eyes water as she took the keys from me, and said nothing else. “What are you looking at?!” I yelled at everyone else as I sat next to her on
Emily's POV “I've made plans for Rayvn and the babies.” I informed Lucas even though I didn't want to before. “Negels claim it's too risky to move them, but she's to decide when she wakes up.” “That's why I love you.” Lucas said, melting. “Put yourself together, young man. We're going to see someone.” I said, getting over the compliments. “Who?” Lucas wondered. “Just a short stop at Nevada.” I said, trying to evade the ‘who?’ part. “Still doesn't answer my question.” He protested. “I wasn't trying to.” I said and ignored the rest of his remarks till we pulled up outside Nevada. It was quiet on the outside, per usual. Nothing different from a normal working day I took one good look at Lucas, begging him with my eyes not to ruin things for us. “Let's not keep them guessing too long.” I said and climbed out. Lucas put on his shades, for obvious reasons. None of us wanted to be there, whether or not he knew it. “We're going to Damon's office. I have a feelin
Lucas’ POV “I'll drive.” took the keys from Emily and she knew better than to negotiate it with me. There were a thousand stuff running through my head and the only way to get it out was to drive. Heaven knows I'd go mad in that passenger princess's seat watching someone drive me so slow. “Where do you want to go?” Emily asked. “Back to the hotel” I answered. Wasn't it obvious? I really couldn't be anywhere else. “Can we at least grab lunch?” She asked. “Yes. We will. I'm sorry. I should've asked.” I softened a bit. She didn't deserve my attitude. And to be fair, Rayvn doesn't either. We were all victims of circumstance, and I'm grateful for every one and everything I have. Including those twins. I was going to call a hospital and see if they could take them in. The chances were low, man! I couldn't even sense their spirit, but I had to try.I drove up to a random restaurant that looked quite fancy on the roadside. “We'll order takeouts.” I said to her before
Emily's POV “Let's give her a minute.” I said. I grabbed his hand and we left. We stood in the hallway for an uncomfortable while. People passed to and fro, watching us, even though they all had their cares to deal with. It didn't make it easier that they knew at least one of us, Lucas of course. “If you chew that gum any harder, your jaw will lock” I gave in to my annoyance. He chuckled nervously and spat the gum out. “Come on!” I nearly screamed. “The only reason we made it this far is because I talked nicely to the lady downstairs. Keep up this act and we'd be out real soon.” “I'm sorry. I just have a bad feeling.” We heard Rayvn’s bell ring from outside, and like clockwork, the nurse ran past us and into the room. She stopped and gave us a smile though, sad as it looked; she was happy we complied. Lucas and I strained our ears for any sounds that we could hear. The soundproof door proved it's worth and we heard nothing, just shut out completely. Lucas, tense
Lucas’ POV “It's been over three hours.” I shook Emily up. “What's the time?” She asked sleepily. “It's eleven am.” I answered. It was a good idea to sleep the drugs out of my system, what she didn't know is that I can't sleep out the amount I'd dosed on. While she shuffled between conscious and half-consciousness, I doused my head in water a couple of times, till I felt a little bit alive. “Up now?” I rubbed my hands softly down her arm. “Yeah, yeah.” She sniffed. “I need clothes though.” “There's a couple of gowns in that drawer. I ordered them for something else, but we'd work with this.” “I'm curious.” Emily drawled. “You're too sleepy to be.” I joked and carried her up. “Let's do this, baby.” “Ooh. Pet names now?” She asked. “You've always been my pet. Just a stubborn one.” I smiledIt took about twenty minutes to get her to wake up, at least enough to take a shower and dress up. By the time we got done and ready, it was almost one pm. Emily refuse







