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As Emma and her twins stepped outside, the dawn's light breaking over the horizon, she felt a deep sense of relief—a fresh start finally within reach. But then, one of the FBI agents approached her, his expression solemn.“Emma,” he said quietly, pulling her aside. “We’ve just decrypted an additional file from the evidence you provided. There's something you need to see.”Emma glanced over at her twins, ensuring they were safe with Mrs. Williams, and followed the agent to his car. He pulled up the file on a tablet, his voice laced with urgency. “The documents mention a secondary account—a network of assets and operatives scattered in hidden locations. Jeff’s operation goes much deeper than we realized.”Fear gripped Emma and her heart sank as she scanned the file. In plain text, there were references to influential names—politicians, corporate executives, and even a high-ranking law enforcement official. They were all part of Jeff’s network, benefiting from his illegal dealings.The a
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***At the Cabin***The peaceful isolation of the mountain retreat was an illusion, and Emma knew it wouldn’t last. Mrs. Williams had become increasingly uneasy after spotting movement in the woods days earlier. She hadn’t mentioned it to Emma, not wanting to add more stress, but her vigilance had doubled.That evening, as the twins dozed by the fire, Mrs. Williams heard a faint rustling outside. She froze, her eyes narrowing as she reached for the rifle by the door. Steeling her nerves, she peeked through the window and saw the glint of something metallic—likely a scope or a camera lens.Her heart pounding, she backed away from the window and whispered urgently to the twins. “Upstairs, now. Be quiet, and don’t come out until I say.”The twins obeyed, their eyes wide with fear, sensing her seriousness. Once they were safely out of sight, Mrs. Williams crept toward the back door, positioning herself in the shadows. If someone was out there, they wouldn’t get in without a fight.***Emma’
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The safe house was eerily quiet except for the occasional crackle of the fireplace, it illuminated the room a little bit so it wasn't completely dark.Emma sat by the window, staring into the dark woods that surrounded the cabin and the oppressive silence seemed to grow louder with every passing moment, pressing down on her like a weight she couldn’t quite shake off.She couldn’t escape the feeling that danger was closer than ever, lurking just beyond the trees, right behind her, she could feel it on the back of her hair. The soft chirping of crickets offered no comfort, only a strong reminder of how alone they truly were.On the table beside her, a stack of files sat untouched.They weighed heavily on her, each page containing damning evidence about The Collective’s reach but she knew it wasn't enough.Evidence wasn’t enough to stop them, it wasn’t enough to protect her children, her fingers curled into a fist and her jaw was locked tightly as frustration mounted.“You're still up?”
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David’s sobs echoed in the room, filling the air with a heavy sense of betrayal.Emma stood frozen, her mind racing as she processed his confession while the others remained silent, their gazes darting between David and Emma, waiting for her next move.Finally, Emma stepped forward, her voice cold and measured, “Explain. Now.”David lifted his tear-streaked face, his words tumbling out in a panicked rush, “They….. they approached me months ago.”Flashback to three months agoDavid's felt the hairs on the back of his neck standing, he was being watched by someone. He didn't know who or why but he didn't like it. He thanked the barister as his coffee was handed to him and immediately ran out of the café. He didn't want to draw too much attention to himself so he tried to be subtle about it. Though anyone who watched him closely could tell he was walking faster than usual but that was just to anyone. The moment he turned at the next corner, David knew he had walked into a trap. A bunc
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Emma’s eyelids fluttered open to the glare of hospital lights. The scent of antiseptic filled her nose, and the rhythmic beeping of a heart monitor was heard in her ears.Her head throbbed and she could feel a loud pounding in her head and her body felt like it had been through a war.“Where…?” She muttered, her voice hoarse and barely audible.“Mommy.”The familiar voice pulled her fully awake, turning her head, she saw her twins, Jason and Anna huddled beside her, tears streaked their small faces as they clung to her arms, their tiny hands trembling.“Mommy, you’re awake.” Anna cried, burying her face in Emma’s shoulder.“Baby, don’t cry baby. Mummy's right here, I'm here with you baby.” Emma whispered, forcing herself to sit up despite the sharp pain radiating through her body. She wrapped an arm around each child, holding them close.Her gaze shifted to the far corner of the room, where a tall, imposing figure stood silently, Jeff, her ex-husband, what was he doing here? Why was h
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Emma's POVThe air was thick, and suffocating, smoke billowed in twisting plumes, obscuring the bright afternoon sun. Emma stumbled through the chaos, her breaths shallow and ragged as acrid fumes filled her lungs.Her heartbeat thundered in her chest, a frantic drumbeat that matched the disharmonious sounds of screams and sirens echoing in the distance."Help!"A voice cried out, distant yet piercing, cutting through the chaos. Emma turned, her hands trembling, the voice seemed familiar, tugging at the edges of her memory, but the swirling haze made it impossible to see.The ground beneath her feet was uneven, littered with shards of glass, chunks of debris, and the scorched remains of what once were lives."Emma!"The voice called her name again and this time, it was sharper and more desperate.She squinted, her eyes burning from the smoke, through the haze, she could make out a figure, a man, his silhouette outlined by flickering flames, it was Jaxon."Jaxon."She screamed, her vo
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Chapter 21Emma’s POVThe shrill beep of my alarm pierced through the silence, waking me up from a tangled web of uneasy dreams. My hand darted out to silence it, and my blurry eyes landed on the glowing red digits of the clock.7:45AM.A jolt of panic shot through me as I quickly sat up in bed, “Oh no, no, no,” I muttered, tossing the covers aside and springing, literally jumping out of bed.How had I overslept?Well I blame it on the fact that I hadn't returned to bed immediately when I came down to get water in the early hours of the morning. Jeff had kept me company and I had to say, he was not so annoying to be around, at least not anymore. I remember when we had just gotten married back then, I couldn't even look him in the eyes not to talk of being in the same room as him, I was that terrified of him. So I was a little bit awed and intrigued when he sat down with me earlier and we even had a conversation, truth was, I didn't want it to end but all good things must come to an
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Emma’s POVThe drive home was a blur.My hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles ached, but I couldn’t bring myself to relax. My mind was spinning, replaying every word, every smirk, every calculated move Sam had made.He had played me.From the moment he sent that text, from the moment he sat across from Jeff in that restaurant, he had been pulling the strings and I had walked right into his trap.A shudder ran through me as his final words echoed in my head."I’ll do whatever it takes to get my kids Emma. Whatever. It. Takes."I swallowed hard, my stomach twisting with unease.What if he really could take them from me? Sam had money, and connections. He had the ability to paint me however he wanted in court, to manipulate the system in his favor. And worst of all? He knew exactly how to get inside my head.The thought made my throat tighten.I had never felt so powerless.By the time I pulled into the driveway, my body was running on autopilot. I barely registered t
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Chapter 40Emma’s POVThe moment I stepped out of the private lounge, my head felt like it was spinning, the weight of Sam’s words pressed against my chest, making it hard to breathe.He wanted another chance.A chance to be the father he had never been, the partner he should have been. His voice had trembled with regret, his eyes had pleaded for understanding, for forgiveness.And for the first time since he’d returned, I saw something in him that had been missing before, desperation.I swallowed hard, stepping back into the main ballroom. The dazzling chandeliers, the laughter, the clinking of champagne glasses, it all felt distant, muffled, as if I was watching everything through a thick fog.My eyes darted across the room, scanning the sea of unfamiliar faces, until they landed on one that was far too familiar.Jeff.He stood near the bar, his broad shoulders tense, his hands stuffed into the pockets of his suit trousers and his gaze was fixed on me, dark and unreadable.I knew he
