LOGINStupid fly”, Kate mumbled, feeling a tickle behind her ear, about to fall deeper into sleep, when she heard a voice, vague, but unmistakably Charles. “You scared me again”. “Why didn’t you come back to me?” She had planned to ignore him especially since he had done the same, but who was she kidding. She loved this man. She couldn't ignore him even if she tried. He must be feeling guilty about what had happened. Her eyes fluttered open to see him sitting on a stool by her bedside, her hand cocooned in his large ones, pressed against his forehead as his head hung low. “I’m sorry for scaring you”, she rasped. Charles lifted his head, surprise flickered across his face to see her awake. Kate tried to sit up, but she felt heavy and weak. What kind of drugs were they injecting into me, for god sake? she hissed inwardly. Noticing her struggle, Charles helped her without a word, propping a pillow behind her back. “Thank you”, she muttered with a faint smile. But he only n
“What’s wrong dear?” Gabriel asked, tearing her gaze from the door. “They’ll be back soon”. Kate didn’t know what to say, so she just nodded. Kyle hissed beside her. “Taylor, don't bother about them. Just focus on healing”. “What are you doing here?” Gabriel asked suddenly. “Huh?” Kyle arched a brow, finding the old man’s question ridiculous. He almost rolled his eyes but stopped himself, about to speak but Gabriel cut him off. “Can’t you see I want to be alone with my granddaughter?” “Granddaughter?” Kyle echoed, incredulous. He turned to Kate, expecting an explanation but she gave none. “What are you still doing here?” Gabriel snapped. “Taylor?” Kyle turned to Kate again, this time searching her face. He knew Gabriel couldn’t just kick him out, not if she wanted him to stay. Kate gave a soft sigh. “Let’s talk another time Kyle, after I’ve been discharged”, she said gently, giving him a small smile. She appreciated his care and concern, but she wanted space. An
She ran. What was she running from? All she knew was she had to get away from that creepy basement, from him - the one who claimed to love her. Her bare feet marched over pebbles, stones and twigs. She ignored the pain and kept running. The tall trees surrounding her, blocked the sunlight and eyes hadn’t adjusted to the daylight from staying in the darkness for so long. Her stomach growled in complaint, reminding her she hadn't eaten anything tangible in days. She had refused to eat whatever he gave her no matter how much he'd begged. Yes — she would rather starve than eat whatever he offered her. Sometimes he’d forced her, but she’d vomit it all over him. “You and your stupid pride. You should have just eaten the food”, a voice scolded her in her head. And now she regretted she didn’t. She couldn't keep running. She needed to hide. Then at dawn, try finding her way home. Her eyes scanned the woods, praying to find a shed or a cave, maybe. But she suddenly tripp
At the Hospital Charles walked through the busy hallway. Vincent can’t find out what he had done, or he’d skin him alive, and lecture him on how it was illegal to perform a DNA test on both parties, without their consent. He stopped at the laboratory office, his palm suddenly clammy and sweaty with fear and anticipation. This was it, he was going to find out the truth once and for all. He stopped at the door, about to knock when it suddenly opened, gray hair coming into view. They both stared at each other stunned for a moment. “Grandpa…” Charles said first, his eyes went down to the old man’s arm, clutching a white envelope in his hand. “Charles..”, Gabriel beamed. His fist tightened on the envelope, trying to hide it behind him, noticing Charles' gaze. He walked out fully, closing the door behind him. “What brings you to the hospital today?” Charles asked, his eyes narrowed in suspicion but he maintained a neutral expression. “I came to see Taylor”, Gabriel answered. “W
How dare you!” A woman yelled. She was strapped down to a metal chair, struggling against the rope causing the chair to clatter against the concrete ground. “Charles won't spare you once he has seen what you've done to me”, She glared at the man by her side, staring down at her with a bored look. Jack let out a snort in response. Rose stomped her foot, and hissed in annoyance at his attitude. She was on her way to the spa for her appointment when Jack had convinced her to get into the car - no, kidnapped her - offering to take her there instead.The moment she got in, he placed an handkerchief over her face, knocking her unconscious, and when she opened her eyes again, she was tied down to a chair. Like a criminal. “Untie me”, she hissed. “Not until you tell me what I want”, a cold, deep voice echoed. Rose stopped ranting, her eyes squinting at the figure approaching. Her back stiffened when he got closer, a gulp worked down her throat. The light highlighted his face, coming
Frantic footsteps echoed in the hospital hallway, pushing a stretcher along. A man barked out orders but Charles didn’t hear the chaos around him. His gaze glued on the unconscious person lying on the stretcher. He grabbed her hand, cold and frail in his big ones. His forehead creased with panic and guilt. “Please stay with me, Taylor”, Charles begged, desperation lacing his tone. “Charles…”, Kate murmured weakly, her eyes still closed. Relief coated his face briefly. “Everything will be fine, darling. Stay with me”. She groaned weakly in response They stopped at the door leading to the ICU, some nurses appearing by their side subtly pushing them away, wheeling her in. He attempted to follow them, but Vincent blocked him. “I’m sorry pal. You can’t come in”. Charles hissed, running his hand along his hair. Then grabbed Vincent by the shoulder. “Please save her, Vincy”, his voice heavy laced with pleas. Vincent gently patted his back. “I’ll bring her back to you. I promise”







