Rose's Pov: "Janelle oh my gosh can you stop bloody singing" I yell in annoyance covering my ears as Richelle does the same wincing while Liam looks in the corner of his eye as he snickered. I glare at him as he starts smirking while I'm in the front passenger seat as Richelle and Janelle sit in the back 'He looks like Ryder' I thought as I was admiring Liam's features. 'Something must have happened between them because I could see the worry In Ryder's eyes as If he had his own reasons for not trusting him like I should be scared of him' I scrunch my eyebrows together In thought. 'Was he lying or really telling the truth this time' While I was in thought Janelle's singing ceased when the car came to an abrupt stop. As we get out of the car we followed Liam as he walks ahead, Janelle's mouth waters "Look at that ass of his" she says watching it move. I roll my eyes as Richelle looked at me with a 'is she stupid face' she drools as we keep walking towards the cafe we creaked open th
Rose's Pov:As we leave the cafe and head back to the house after dropping the twins home I sigh in relief that I had a break from Ryder I looks towards Liam smiling small "Thanks Liam for the day out and shouting us, I needed to get away from the house, bit chaotic I think" I say laughing a bit He replies "Yeah it's been a while since I've seen Ryder but anytime if you ever need help you just let me know" For some reason the look in his eye I didn't know whether it was sincere or not. We pull into the driveway "I might call my mum, tell her about your arrival" I said while tapping my jacket and feeling my pockets 'oh shit don't tell me I left it at the cafe' I facepalm in annoyance. "What's wrong?" Liam asks furrowing his brows "I left my phone at the cafe I hope no one has taken it" I groan He sighs "I could drive you?" He offers I shake my head a bit "No don't worry I'll get it myself and I'll start dinner when I get back" he nods a bit as we both get out As he retreats insid
Rose's Pov: I'm on my way back through town too in shock to put any words together, my hands still shaking with my encounter with Jace, I needed to get home without having an accident so I just breathed in and out. "Okay Rose you can deal with this you've dealt with worse before it's nothing everything's perfect," I say out loud trying to reassure myself but everything was way far from perfect my mother was away and I needed her but I knew if I told her about this encounter she would just get worried and use the money to hold them off like she always did to protect me ever since father died and I didn't want to do that to her. The only two people I could turn to were the girls and it was about time they knew what I went through and what lies in front of me, I turn the bike down Victoria Street and parked in front of their house. I sigh deeply and knock on the door Richelle answers and immediately knew something was wrong, she sees the fear lingering in my eyes and my shaking form h
Rose's Pov: As I drive on my bike back to my place my brain is powering so fast all these thoughts popping into my head already creating nightmares that haven't occurred yet. I'm worried that this time I may or may not have an escape route from Jace he knows who's in my life, also the people that I know, He still hasn't gotten over me It's been one year and six months he could've moved on by now and made someone else miserable but to him, I must be a special case I spat in thought. As I park in the driveway I see Reece come out with a brotherly comforting smile I feel a sense of relief as I turn my bike off running towards him squeezing him while trembling a bit still Jace plaguing my mind, he pulls me back slightly "Rose come inside will sit down and have a chat okay?" He said I smile while replying "I'm just an emotional person, your back and I'm really happy" he knows I'm lying he can always tell but doesn't press the topic further knowing I don't want to speak about it any long
Ryder's Pov: I sat there in thought anxious at what I might find out, what if she is really in danger, my left leg tapped on the floor impatiently as I then see Rico's contact number calling me, I quickly answer it needing to know the information they gathered. Rico: Hey Ryder I looked into her background and past, it's something you're not going to like... I gulped trying to keep my breathing steady but taking a deep breath. Ryder: "Continue" I state Rico: He sighed as I hear the flipping of pages "Where to begin...." he said Then continuing "When she was 16, two years ago her mother and father were close to becoming bankrupt from the mother's gambling addiction and drug use, Her mother started having an affair with your father while her husband was working but also....he was having an affair with a woman not named" He stated then I heard a flip of the folder on the other side of the phone. "Anyway the mother still wanted the arranged marriage because she was money hungry and g
Rose's Pov: My mouth still hung agape at what was presented in front of my eyes loads of ammunition, firearms and so much more, I nearly choked on my own spit I was in that much shock "No way...." I said I look towards them as I continue "You have no idea what you would be getting yourselves into they are the mafia they have millions upon millions of social connections and upon that have so many allies we are only three people" I exclaimed "Look Roselle....those weeks on holidays we were away we were trained by Dad in using weapons," Janelle said using my true name. "We might be three but that doesn't mean we stop fighting for you and your rights, he doesn't own you, you are not his property" Richelle replied while practically making sure I heard every word I shake my head turning around "If you both get involved he will make your life just as much a living hell as mine he will do anything if it is deemed necessary, even controlling your lives" I stated in a serious tone They bot
Rose's Pov:I'm sitting on my bedroom floor gripping my head tears have streamed down my cheeks for hours, ' No this is all wrong Liam can't be a part of this they have no link to each other but then if I'm wrong then who was he talking to... I hear a slight knock on my door I jump at the sudden sound. "Petals you in there?" Ryder asks I sigh in relief I swallow hollering "Yep Ryder I'm in here" I replied huddling my legs together He creaked the door open looking at my fragile form "Hey are you okay?" He asks while he slowly walks over to me crouching in front of me I wipe my cheeks with my long sleeves "I'm fine" I replied He raises his left eyebrow as he spoke "Clearly...", I sighed while getting up as he did "Really I'm fine" I say trying to reassure him but he clearly wasn't reassured I walk over to my double bed, I get under my bed covers and bring the quilt up to my chin knowing the nightmares will overtake me soon of all the horror I witnessed and did myself. "I'll let y
Rose's Pov:I stretch smiling to look down and see Ryder's arm draped across my waist I can't help but pull his hand closer to mine linking ours together, for the first time in forever I had a good dream last night and it now makes me want to have him in my bed every night. I huddle under the covers but see something in my fly screen my face goes pale I huddle back further into Ryder's broad chest he pulls me closer "Hey you okay?" He asks while tucking a stray hair behind my ear. I turn into his chest trembling in fear he pulls me closer to him, "Hey, Hey it's okay petals I'm here, I'm here" he said reassuringly he rubs circles on my back as his breathing made me shut my eyes again, I close my eyes trying to forget the letter and Jace all together as my only thoughts are on Ryder and his steady heartbeat. Ryder's Pov:As she starts to slowly fall asleep I rest my head on the headboard as I look towards the window I realized something is stuck in the fly screen I lift her head slowl
Rose's Pov: I look at my dress on the hanger "I never saw myself doing this Sasha...getting married to Jace" I said while she places a hairpin in my hair "I know if your mum and dad could see you now they would be proud of you....you look beautiful" she said putting her hands on both my shoulder blades trying to make the best of the situation I was currently in. "I wish they were here to see me but Jace and Michael have other ideas they probably don't trust my parents" I replied She smiled a bit and turned me around "You'll be fine sweetheart now I think you'll be needing to get in that dress" she said with a gentle smile as I brought it towards myself analysing it "So this marriage how does this Mascarade ball work?" I ask confused She smiled "This is a bit different than your regular wedding" she replied as she continues "Everyone will wear masks and he won't come till later so you just have to go around talk, dance, enjoy yourself and then when he arrives will head to the fro
Rose's Pov:I woke up in Jace's room after my attempt at suicide last night he didn't want to leave me alone, Richelle and Janelle weren't allowed to see me after visiting me at the medical room until the wedding. He had his arm wrapped around my waist, I close my eyes feeling sick knowing I'll be getting married to him today and I don't know how to feel about the situation, Actually I do, 'I'm fucking trapped and I don't know if Kaiser can help me this time' I thought "Roselle are you awake?" I heard him say beside me I'm quietly breathing softly making it look like I'm out to it he sighed, "I promise I swear to you that I'll try and change I'll try to be the man you fell in love, I'll try and make you happy to the end of my days" He whispered kissing my cheek When I felt him leave the room my eyes slowly opened as I sigh "Yeah right how long until you actually break me" I whispered under my breath pulling the quilt up further under my chin shutting my eyes just wanting this horri
Rose's Pov: I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat I felt sick to the stomach my family was so fucked up to a point where I started thinking that my life was completely fucked well it already was currently. I turn up and stare at the roof "I'm getting married tomorrow" I said out loud turning back over putting a pillow on my face, At eighteen never saw my life heading this way if I thought about it I always planned what would happen how it would happen, but it always got me into arguments with my parents.Two Years Ago: I twist around suddenly annoyance running through me, "I wanted to do everything by the book, date, boyfriend, and girlfriend for a year or two that would lead to finally getting married and having kids in that specific order, but now that's obviously not going to work out for me because I'm now completely stuck in this predicament between a guy I've barely known over a week period this is not the 18th century and I'm not a cow up for auction" I exclaimed as they just stan
Rose's Pov: 'Ugh I can't even leave for the mall because Jace doesn't trust me and after that phone call he hasn't been back, I look at the rack of dresses glaring at each one just wanting to rip them into tiny little pieces and burn them while stomping on the remaining ashes, don't judge me I need help. I feel small being stuck in this manor I feel claustrophobic he says 'I'll let you roam the grounds but no further' like who the hell do you think you are telling me what to do, but I haven't really rejected it but still he's such a...I don't even have words because half of the crap that comes out of my mouth definitely wouldn't be used in heaven. "This was the one you pointed out in the beginning wasn't it?" Sasha questions I replied with a one-worded "Yes." I clench my jaw angry all this rage is building up inside me 'Him keeping my father for years away from my life when I needed him most, getting Felicity involved which ended up in her demise by guess who the stepbrother that I
Rose's Pov: I wake up with Jace's arm wrapped around my waist and this is the day before the wedding 'This is what my life has come to? forced into marriage, my friends lying to me and me wanting to be with someone I can't have' I look at the ring on my finger analyzing it I sigh in desperation wanting to be in Ryder's arms having him hold me and telling me it's going to be okay, what's wrong with me? Ryder killed Felicity my cousin and I have to use my head but my heart is telling me otherwise. I sit in an upright position sighing looking out the window hearing the birds harmonious noises, I then look back at Jace maybe it won't be too bad, I just have to find a way to change him somehow take him back to the real him kind and caring, but he is not the one I did fall for, he's turned out to be cold and a monster. I stare at his face as I remember waking up next to him in my bed when I was 16 god it feels just like yesterday I was going to stay with him for 3 months thinking it will
Rose's Pov: After I rehearsed with Jace I'm back in the room sitting on the bed hands in my lap thinking, 'I can't get comfortable here I need to leave, finish school, I've barely even started out and I'm already getting married ' I say in thought I look out the window sighing thinking about my old room, the house and him 'I miss you, Ryder' I'm thinking about you over and over 'Has he forgotten about me?' the thought brings tears to my eyes I'm questioning myself why In the little time I've got to know Ryder he brings warmth in my heart I've never felt, longing for him to comfort me, hug me when I cry and If I could just be in his warm embrace again I would feel whole...pfft what am I saying it's not going to happen they don't even know where we are. I'm trapped, I huddle my legs when a couple of tears fell from my eyes as I sniffle wiping my tears with my sleeve 'It's okay you can get through this tommorow is the last day of your freedom I need to make things right'. Janelle's Po
Rose's Pov: I then turn over heaving and throw up in the bush, I wipe my mouth then suddenly something occurs to me "Oh no..." I whisper under my breath I turn around quickly "Roselle you okay?" Jace asks in a worried tone I swallow the bile that wants to come out "I'm fine I just need some rest..." I say feeling a bit dizzy, Michael looks at me analyzing my whole body, stopping at my stomach 'He must think I'm pregnant' I say in thought looking at Michael my eyes widened then that cold evil smile made its way to his face. "I'm going to go lay down okay..." I say towards Jace he nods kissing me on the forehead as I made my way upstairs. Jace's Pov: I look towards my father as he watches Rose ascend the stairs, "What's on your mind?" I ask him he looks back at me "I think she's pregnant..." He replied bluntly "Pregnant really dad? look at this severed head it would make anyone throw up" I said he had a smirk "She's seen worse way worse...and she didn't vomit then did she?" he a
Ryder's Pov: As I put down my phone on the coffee table everyone is waiting for my reply. "It was Winston he's helping get the girls out" I said Brad looks up confused "That guy was a fucking prick while I was in there, what would make him want to help?" He questions in disgust of the thought of him I sigh "Well....surprise, surprise he wants Janelle and Richelle to get married" I replied Parker's face forms into a scowl, "What the fuck?" He says in a shocked tone "Okay the wedding is in three days we have time to plan this thoroughly without any slip-ups he said this wedding is a masquerade ball I'll try and find her on the dance floor while Wayne and Parker you'll both look for the girls, Reece you're going to find the generator we have a ten minute window max to sneak them out before the backup generator comes on and Liam you'll watch out for Jace's movements" I said Brad than follows saying "I spoke to Cameron over the phone wasn't expecting me to be alive but he's managed t
Rose's Pov: I get up opening the doorknob seething in anger while I start talking to myself "Don't get back into old habits just stay calm" I say to myself as I'm too wrapped up in my own thoughts I run into Michael "Sorry I didn't see where I was going" I said He then grabbed me by the arm suddenly and dragged me down the hallway "I was looking for you we need to have a one on one" he said eyes full of hatred 'Fuck I don't want to be in the same fucking room as him alone!' I thought As he locks both doors in the room my only exits besides the window which would require my death from the height of this building which I pass in fact but when I look at his soulless black eyes as my body trembles in cold fear I'm actually considering jumping out of the building. He stands arms folded leaning on his desk "Now Roselle let me make something clear if you ever threaten my son again I won't hesitate to kill everyone around you and make you watch you are his fiancee you are to stand there,