Unknown POV"We will be moving the children after the banquet" I informed their caretaker over the phone,"But sir, you said we would still be here for the next two years at least" she replied in her usual tiny voice that always irritated me,"Plans changed, last I checked I don't answer to you but the other way round, I am only informing you so you can get them ready and nothing more" I snapped at her,"I'm sorry sir, I would start getting them ready" she answered as I ended the call having no more words to say to her,"Is everything set?" I asked my driver as I walked down the marble stairs,"Yes sir, the banquet will begin in fifteen minutes, we will be there right in time" he informed his gaze fixated on the ground avoiding any form of eye contact,"Let's go then" I instructed letting him lead the way as I dialed his number,"Dad" he answered on the first ring,"You ready?" I asked a small smile on my face as I thought about our well-mapped plan,"As ready as I can ever be" he ans
Paige's POV-The Save (part one)"Paige, Can we talk?" Liam requested as I stood to leave the sitting room, apparently Mum insisted Jace and Carlos should come up with the perfect plan and get back to us in three hours so they were excused and Mum claimed she was hungry and needed to eat something quickly but I am pretty sure she is just avoiding giving Liam the chance to even speak to her leaving me all alone with him,"About?" I asked in a monotone voice making sure I didn't sound so rude,"Please just sit" he pleaded tapping on the space beside him, realising a sigh I sat back down on the sofa opposite him maintaining my distance,"I understand you probably hate me" he started and I chuckled lightly,"I don't hate you, maybe you could say that to Mum, I am sad and disappointed if I should put it that way" I replied,"You should hate me, I should have been there, I should have been the father you needed, you didn't have to grow up without a father figure," he said and
Paige's POV-The Save(Part Two)"Stay by side no matter what, okay" Carlos instructed softly as we approached the cottage, I simply nodded taking in deep breaths to remain calm,"Like I have a choice" I replied rolling my eyes,"I advise you to speak to me with some respect for the meantime at least," he said in a mocking tone,"You wish" I shot at him chuckling silently,"It's fine, I will just remain outside here while you go in," he said suddenly stopping,"This is no time for jokes Carlos" I warned looking around to be sure no one had seen us already, for a place where kidnapped children are kept there seems to be no camera or security around,"It is to avoid suspicions" Carlos suddenly said,"Huh?" I expressed confused,"You are probably wondering why there are no cameras around" he replied with raised eyebrows,"Ohh, don't they think people can easily come in or something?" I asked,"Trust me, it is only because you know the truth, On a normal day nothing will make you suspect a
Paige's POV-The Save(Part Three)"What do you mean by he is not here?" I asked fear gripping me, 'What if they have killed him already', 'What if we are too late',"They took him away earlier this morning" she whispered cutting my wild thoughts short,"Took him to where?" I asked trying to ignore the pain slowly spreading through me,"Where they take the others" she answered leaving me confused,"I don't understand" I replied,"He is not coming back, they never come back" she continued her voice drifting at the end,"What do you mean by they never come back?, talk to me please" I pleaded trying to contain the tears that threatened to fall,"I don't know what happens to them but they just never come back" she replied,"So you are saying I won't see my son again?" I asked tears slowly falling from my eyes,"I don't know" she answered her gaze fixed on the ground like she couldn't bear to look at me,"You are not making any sense" I snapped regretting it immediately as she flinched takin
Paige's POV-The Save(Final Part)"Alvin?" I gasped tears dropping from my eyes at the sight but I couldn't look away, what kind of monster does this to a six-year-old,"Alvin" Claire called out breaking free from my hold and running over to where he was tied up, she quickly took off the gag from his mouth,"Claire" he cried out his voice cracked and inaudible,"What have they done to you?" She cried out her hands brushing away a few smears of blood on his face that she could remove but she couldn't do much, there was blood everywhere I couldn't even tell exactly where he was injured, the ropes around his body and hands looked like they are meant to kill him and not even hold him down, they will definitely bruise with how tight they look, a six-year-old won't even go so far if he is to try escaping so why hold him down in such a manner,"What..are you..doing here?...they will take you...away too" he coughed out taking in deep breaths at intervals like he was struggling to even breathe,
Paige's POV Six Years AgoI couldn't hold back my tears as I realized that the only boy I let into my life would be the same person to break me,"You can't deny everything just like that, not after everything we have been through" I cried, trying to fight the truth that was staring at me,His lazy gaze fell on me slowly from where he stood a dark look in his eyes I had never seen before,"Well, watch me, Paige, and point of correction we have not been through anything together but it was fun playing with you though" he shot, I could feel my heart shattering into so many tiny pieces at his words,"We need to do something about this baby, our baby" I yelled, letting the tears stream down my face,"Your baby, not ours" he coldly retorted, crashing down on the sofa behind him as if the gravity of our situation weighed nothing on him," You are not really expecting me to kill our child, right?" I questioned already dreading his answer, he had already me
Paige's POV"Alex, time for breakfast or mummy is going to be late for work," I yelled out to my son from the kitchen as I tried to make something for breakfast,"I can't find my other shoe," he whined in response, not again,"Are you sure you dropped it properly?" I asked as I hurriedly put the few pancakes on the plates and prepared tea for Alex, It was no news to both of us that he didn't know how to keep his stuff properly and even if he did, he wouldn't remember where he put them,“Found it, Mum” he yelled back after a few minutes, earning a little chuckle from me,“Okay then, come down for breakfast” I replied,"I'm here, mum," he said from the door, making me look up from what I was doing with a small smile on my face,"Come sit and have your breakfast," I cooed, pulling out a chair for him; I was so going to be late for work; it's not something new anyway."Mum," Alex called out lowly, making me turn to him,"Is there a problem, love?"I asked concerned,"No...it's just tha
Paige's POV I tucked Alex into bed, kissing his cheeks and forehead before turning off the lights and leaving the door open, just in case he woke up later on. As I walked out, I sighed tiredly, running my hand through my hair. Today was really hectic, and I am very grateful to have actually made it through if the pounding of my head doesn't count as anything. After a quick shower, I put on a comfortable black shirt and loose shorts, the perfect fit for bed. I reviewed the work I had left unfinished since I had to pick Alex up from school, reminding me that I needed to hire a nanny to help me both physically and emotionally, it would reduce the eyes on me a little, I just hope she doesn't charge much. I don't think I can handle that right now, but at the same time, I can't keep enduring the harsh comments from people who were growing suspicious of my denial about my son. I woke up really late, realizing I was running behind schedule. I quickly showered and dressed in a professional p
Paige's POV-The Save(Final Part)"Alvin?" I gasped tears dropping from my eyes at the sight but I couldn't look away, what kind of monster does this to a six-year-old,"Alvin" Claire called out breaking free from my hold and running over to where he was tied up, she quickly took off the gag from his mouth,"Claire" he cried out his voice cracked and inaudible,"What have they done to you?" She cried out her hands brushing away a few smears of blood on his face that she could remove but she couldn't do much, there was blood everywhere I couldn't even tell exactly where he was injured, the ropes around his body and hands looked like they are meant to kill him and not even hold him down, they will definitely bruise with how tight they look, a six-year-old won't even go so far if he is to try escaping so why hold him down in such a manner,"What..are you..doing here?...they will take you...away too" he coughed out taking in deep breaths at intervals like he was struggling to even breathe,
Paige's POV-The Save(Part Three)"What do you mean by he is not here?" I asked fear gripping me, 'What if they have killed him already', 'What if we are too late',"They took him away earlier this morning" she whispered cutting my wild thoughts short,"Took him to where?" I asked trying to ignore the pain slowly spreading through me,"Where they take the others" she answered leaving me confused,"I don't understand" I replied,"He is not coming back, they never come back" she continued her voice drifting at the end,"What do you mean by they never come back?, talk to me please" I pleaded trying to contain the tears that threatened to fall,"I don't know what happens to them but they just never come back" she replied,"So you are saying I won't see my son again?" I asked tears slowly falling from my eyes,"I don't know" she answered her gaze fixed on the ground like she couldn't bear to look at me,"You are not making any sense" I snapped regretting it immediately as she flinched takin
Paige's POV-The Save(Part Two)"Stay by side no matter what, okay" Carlos instructed softly as we approached the cottage, I simply nodded taking in deep breaths to remain calm,"Like I have a choice" I replied rolling my eyes,"I advise you to speak to me with some respect for the meantime at least," he said in a mocking tone,"You wish" I shot at him chuckling silently,"It's fine, I will just remain outside here while you go in," he said suddenly stopping,"This is no time for jokes Carlos" I warned looking around to be sure no one had seen us already, for a place where kidnapped children are kept there seems to be no camera or security around,"It is to avoid suspicions" Carlos suddenly said,"Huh?" I expressed confused,"You are probably wondering why there are no cameras around" he replied with raised eyebrows,"Ohh, don't they think people can easily come in or something?" I asked,"Trust me, it is only because you know the truth, On a normal day nothing will make you suspect a
Paige's POV-The Save (part one)"Paige, Can we talk?" Liam requested as I stood to leave the sitting room, apparently Mum insisted Jace and Carlos should come up with the perfect plan and get back to us in three hours so they were excused and Mum claimed she was hungry and needed to eat something quickly but I am pretty sure she is just avoiding giving Liam the chance to even speak to her leaving me all alone with him,"About?" I asked in a monotone voice making sure I didn't sound so rude,"Please just sit" he pleaded tapping on the space beside him, realising a sigh I sat back down on the sofa opposite him maintaining my distance,"I understand you probably hate me" he started and I chuckled lightly,"I don't hate you, maybe you could say that to Mum, I am sad and disappointed if I should put it that way" I replied,"You should hate me, I should have been there, I should have been the father you needed, you didn't have to grow up without a father figure," he said and
Unknown POV"We will be moving the children after the banquet" I informed their caretaker over the phone,"But sir, you said we would still be here for the next two years at least" she replied in her usual tiny voice that always irritated me,"Plans changed, last I checked I don't answer to you but the other way round, I am only informing you so you can get them ready and nothing more" I snapped at her,"I'm sorry sir, I would start getting them ready" she answered as I ended the call having no more words to say to her,"Is everything set?" I asked my driver as I walked down the marble stairs,"Yes sir, the banquet will begin in fifteen minutes, we will be there right in time" he informed his gaze fixated on the ground avoiding any form of eye contact,"Let's go then" I instructed letting him lead the way as I dialed his number,"Dad" he answered on the first ring,"You ready?" I asked a small smile on my face as I thought about our well-mapped plan,"As ready as I can ever be" he ans
Paige's POV"So you are saying I would have to go in myself?" I asked trying to put everything together,"It's the best option, you are his mother so there should be a bond of some kind between the both of you, if someone else tries to bring him out we are not sure he won't put up a scene that would bring attention" Liam explained,"I understand" I muttered lost in thought,"You are not going to do it, are you?" Jace fired his voice deadly calm,"If it is the only way then why not?" I answered back sarcastically,"You don't fucking get it, do you, those people are dangerous, they could put a bullet right through you without any of us even noticing" he replied tugging at his hair, a habit he always does when he is tensed about something,"That is why we are there to protect her" Carlos spoke up,"Is anyone going to follow her in?" Jace asked with a raised eyebrow, his eyes focused on their facial expressions probably waiting for them to do something suspicious,"We are not very sure ab
Paige's POVI stood in front of the mirror staring at the very visible hickey sitting comfortably on my neck as last night replayed in my head, what was I even thinking,"Well hello to my favorite person in the whole world," Lisa squealed over the phone,"We both know I am no longer your favorite person in the world so don't flatter me" I scoffed a small smile on my face,"I am hurt, I can't believe you think I can replace you so easily," she said in a fake sad tone,"Oh please, I am already trying to get used to it, Brandon replaced me long ago" I replied laughing at her melodrama,"I can't replace my best girl with some guy that just proposed," she said excitement filling her voice as she said the last part,"Really?" I squealed,"Yes, girl you need to see this ring, I just sent you a photo of it, he knows how to get to me," she said excitedly,"This is really pretty" I expressed staring at the picture she sent to me,"I know right, if you weren't so far away we would have celebrate
Paige's POVFor the past three days, Jace has been acting quite strange and that is when he is around, for most of the day he just disappears and comes back right before dinner, I would have asked but he would think I care and I can't have that,"Can you get me a glass of orange juice please" Mum requested not taking her eyes off the reality show she seemed to have found a sudden interest in,"Okay," I replied walking to the kitchen,"Here you go," I said offering her the drink,She stretched out her hand to take it her gaze still fixated on her show, "Thank you my child" she appreciated."Mum" I called out after a few minutes,"Yes," she answered,"Have you noticed anything up with Jace recently?" I asked just to be sure it's not all in my head,"He seems to have something keeping him occupied" she replied with divided attention,"I feel like something is wrong but I don't want to directly ask him" I confessed,"And why is that?" she asked finally focusing her attention on me,"He wi
Jace's POVI sat in my car patiently waiting for a man I have never even met, he texted in the wee hours of the morning asking me to meet him here alone and that he has vital information about Alvin, I know it was dumb of me to actually follow his orders without questions but right now I am as desperate as I can be,"I didn't think you would show up" I heard someone say from the passenger seat's window making me turn,"And you are?" I asked my guard fully up,"Exactly who you are looking for" he replied with a dark chuckle that suddenly made me feel quite uneasy,"That is not an answer" I threw at him trying to remain patient,"It wasn't meant to be" he smirked,"How did you even get my number?" I asked one of the numerous questions I had piled up,"You are really the wrong questions you know" he replied a sinister smile on his face that unnerved me,"Do not fucking play games with me" I lashed out anger slowly filling my bones,"Calm down son, it is just me" another voice spoke up t