Chapter 71 : Checkmate

*William*

I stared at the dark building that we had just seen Jean Laurent step out of to smoke a cigarette. No lights were on and it was so gloomy that I could not understand how someone like Lily would have gone unnoticed here. Lily was a vibrant and colorful soul, she drew everyone in around her with her bubbly personality and kindness. This building was the complete opposite of her, and it showed.

I barely registered what the Directorate of Territorial Security was saying to all of us gathered in the back of a camouflaged van. They had been going over our strategy one more time but I could no longer contain myself. Without thinking or hesitating, I swung the van door open jumping out of it as it slammed hard at the end of the rolling track.

I moved with a purpose as I took the steps up to the door.

"Mr. Shaw! Come back, please stop!" One of the officers yelled behind me but I paid him no heed. I was going to get my precious Lily back. Fuck what they wanted. Her safety was