Chapter 99

RONAN

I chugged down the whiskey as I watched the sun through the window, slowly appearing behind those white oak trees. I leaned at the bed frame as I closed my eyes in frustration.

Another day has come again and another night has passed that I didn't sleep a wink.

We still can't find Belle and Jacob.

I'm already enraged that we couldn't catch Connor the other night, taking Belle and Jacob inside the car.

If only I hadn't gotten upset at Belle, she would have been with me now, finding Jacob together.

But…

I devastatingly run my hands through my hair, furious at myself. I'm so damn worried about their safety.

If… he touched them. If ever that asshole hurt them both… I won't think twice to kill Connor myself.

Even if he says he's my brother.

The door suddenly opened and Ashley, who just woke up, walked inside my bedroom.

I immediately hide the alcohol under my bed and wipe my mouth. I hope the nasty scent of the alcohol is not strong enough to smell by a littl