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