Twisted Game

VIVIENNE

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t Vivienne. You must be looking for something... or should I say, someone?”

My blood ran cold when I heard Alex’s voice. Although we already suspected that she was the one ordering Albert, I still had goosebumps.

I could hear the smirk in her voice, and it made my skin crawl. Ezekiel’s grip on my arm tightened, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the phone.

“Where are they?” I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady.

“Oh, don’t worry, Vivienne. They’re safe... for now,” she replied, the amusement clear in her tone. “But how long they stay that way depends on you two. You see, I have something you badly want, and I’m not letting go without getting what I want first.”

Ezekiel’s face darkened, and I could feel the tension radiating off him.

“If you hurt them—” he started, but Alex cut him off.

“Calm down, Kiel,” she said sweetly. “I’m not a monster... at least not yet. But I suggest you two start thinking about what you’re willing to do to get t