Chapter twenty one.

Liam's POV.

"What is it you are telling me?" I turned towards the detective behind me with a huge scowl on my face.

"Sir, we are doing everything possible...."

"And yet you haven't found her yet?" I cut in abruptly.

"We are quite close, it's taking a bit of time but I promise you, we will get to her soon,"

"It's been a whole week, I made it clear how fast I wanted her found!" My fist came down hard on the bar counter, drawing the attention of others at the bar but I cared less.

All I wanted was to set my eyes on Emily again.

"I'm sorry..."

"Leave..." My words were laced with pain and defeat, I was beginning to embrace the reality of my situation.

Emily might never be found, she could be on the run from me. Who wouldn't be? She endured more than anyone could.

"Sir..."

"Leave immediately!" I bored out my frustration through a loud scream.

I didn't need to raise my head from the bar counter to notice they were gone.

How did I ever think that Emily will be found despite all that sh