~Kara's POV~"Hello, Kara?." A small feminine voice echoed from my phone speaker with a tone of worry etched in her voice."Sam?." I questioned, feeling rather perplexed as I pulled my phone away from my ear to stare at the screen and be sure I was hearing and seeing properly."Omg Kara, where have you and Lance been? Y'all just ghosted us and ditched school since the Halloween party night, is something wrong?." She sounded very worried, I could literally picture the expression on her face now and it made me chuckle."You're laughing! Unbelievable, do you know how worried I was, I thought something had happened to y'all!." She kept on rambling.Typical Sam always a chill vibe."Calm down sugar, nothing's wrong, Lance and I are on vacation..." I said calmly as I felt a devious smirk crossing my amused lips and brightening my facial expression."Are you kidding me? Then I shouldn't be worried that you're gonna have yourself killed, don't lie to me, K." Sam shuddered in the background.Ok
~Third Person POV~Johnny was led into the confines of the well guarded facility, the facility contained some high level technologies and almost everything inside the facility used sensors and facial recognition.The Blacksite was very well guarded with trained professional Vipers stationed all around the premises at strategic places, it would be difficult to infiltrate such a place.There was something quite fishy though about the high level security if it was just for the mentally unstable then it was way too much, well it was called a Blacksite for a reason, something was being hidden in here and Johnny could feel it but he came here today for a different purpose entirely.The Vipers had been able to lay their hands on good technology from the wholesome cash which Persian Hill produced every year which ranged from £1.8billion to £3.5billion yearly.Smuggling drugs across the border for Mexican drug Lords and arms dealers in Chicago and also selling 1
~Lance's POV~"C'mon you wanna tell me you never sat out and stared at the stars when you were little?." I exclaimed in amusement as I glanced at Silver.We were both in the upstairs balcony patio staring out at the night sky and enjoying the moment, the weather was relatively cool as wind wheezed amongst the tall trees.I was putting on an ash hoodie with black sweatpants while Silver was putting on an overly sized white sweatshirt and a matching white short."Where I grew up, I didn't even know there were stars, literally!." Silver said and laughed heartedly."Cheers to that..." I said and lifted my cocktail glass."Same!." Silver said and lifted her own glass and then we both touched glasses."So that's Adromeda, some vain queen, she actually got kicked out because she pissed off Poseidon." I said cockily as I pointed at the stars and gave Silver a self gloating smile."Vain queen!..." She repeated, grinning a little, "Is that some
~Lance POV~I stepped on the accelerator as the gates of the Sterling Enterprises gave way for our entrance. I pumped the engine lightly till I finally got to an empty parking lot.The Enterprise was usually crowded and thankfully the surrounding was very spacious and filled with lots of trees.I finally came to a stop and then pushed the button to turn off the ignition.We all stepped out of the car."It's bigger than I remember." Johnny said from beside me, using his hands to shield his eyes from the sun as he took in the aura of the tall building."It's bigger than I imagined." Silver added dramatically, holding her laptop a little tighter to her chest.I just gave a small soft laugh and led the way towards the front door of the building.Well the Enterprise was big and before my dad was murdered, the Enterprise had a major expansion, so yes, it was really big.Presently twenty stories tall and it was filled with high and impr
~Kara's POV~Nothing in the universe could have possibly prepared me for today, I knew we had to make an alliance at some point but this is literally the most shocking alliance.I was walking side by side with my Mom into the premises, the place was unfamiliar to an extent but it was close to my favorite place in the world, the docks.We were literally at a warehouse by the loading docks, my favorite place was the docks facing the river that flowed below the town's bridge, that place held quite a few memories of my life, it was my happy and peaceful place."Who is this mystery person Mom?." I asked her again."You don't want to spoil the surprise now do you?." Anna said cheesily.We had received a mysterious text to form an alliance and we were given an address. Well it was mysterious for me but she seemed to be well acquainted with everything.Our little Mother and daughter banter ended that day outside the cafe stall.I forgive her because she had never stopped loving me, I was just
"Should I close my eyes?." A girly voice asked us in amusement.We jolted apart.My cheeks were burning in embarrassment.Whomever it was had ruined the moment.Lance and I looked up at the person at the same time. We were both equally as shocked as one another."Sam?." We exclaimed in unison with stunned faces."Hey Lancey and Kay!." Sam beamed with flaming cheeks.Lance stood up first then extended me a hand to help me up, which I took with a smile and got on my feet."Well aren't y'all some cute goals?." Sam bickered rocking on her toes."What the hell are you doing here?." I asked with excitement and surprise as I hugged her."Let's just say we all have our own untold story..." She retorted still smiling bravely.True that...Well welcome to the club Sammie!A passing cloud shielded us for a moment from the relatively hot sun rays. I finally stopped squinting while Sam calmly brought her hands down fro
~Third person pov~A quiet discussion is seen going on between three men inside a spacious well furnished company office, that had crazy view goals from the rare canyon window that practically over looked the rest of the city.Outside the window a pale yellow sun shines high up in the sky, as a flock of birds fly by in unison, skycrapers of the same designs are spread far across the city, amongst the busy roads and housing apartments scattered around, the area's land survey was gold.It was a perfect site to stare out at during a gloomy day.One of the men stood by the window calmly staring out with a champagne glass in his hand that contained a golden liquid that kept sizzling occasionally as he sipped like a gentleman.The other two men present in the room were calmly seated in front of the large oak office table that contained several awards, a small HP laptop, a mouse, a pen holder, notepads and lots of files, and finally a name tag with the na
~Earl's POV~I gingerly walked into the front door of my Manor, it was barely an hour after dark, the evening was quite chilly.I had driven myself so no one would know I was in town till I got back home."The boss is here!." I heard one of the guards outside yell as he picked my suitcase from the booth.The manor was relatively too quiet but at this moment I didn't really care, I needed the peace and quiet."Welcome back Sir, may I make you something?." The cook approached me as I got to the hallway."I won't be having dinner." I muttered and kept walking."I am not to be disturbed, is that clear?." I said lastly and the maid nodded.I finally got to my study, switched on the lights and closed the door. it was my place of peace.I sank into my arm chair and let my grief sink in the more.As always my glass cup and a bottle of champagne was on my table, I reached for the bottle and poured m
The teenage girl on the hospital bed winced as her eyes flickered open, her hands were connected to a life support monitor while several tiny pipes were inserted in her nose and an oxygen mask was also placed over her nose.She had been in a coma.The hospital room was very illuminated with various LED light bulb installed in the ceiling.Everything in the room was neat and well kept.A bouquet of flowers rested on the drawer besides the hospital bed where the teenage girl lay, attached to it is a small note written in black ink which reads: "WAKE UP SOON K. WE MISS YOU. LOVE, MOM!."Her fingers twitched gently by her side, she tried sitting up and ended up yanking the entire setup connected to her body.She yelped quietly.An alarm rose in the room and almost immediately the door flung open with three doctors dashing in."Oh my God, she is awake." One of the doctors exclaimed."Quickly, place a call to her Mother." The ot
I recommend 'Jocelyn Flores' by XXX Tentaction.***~Lance POV~"I said RUN!" I yelled one last time with all the strength I could muster.She grabbed a key from one the passed out guards and fumbled with the lock in desperate attempts to undo her cuffs as she ran off.I received a blow to my abdomen my insides shook as blood gushed out of my mouth like red puke.My life was gradually living me.She was safe now, maybe just maybe she would adhere and escape through the lobby.I stopped fighting back because I had to fight unconsciousness instead, my head was spinning in many different directions, my body had had enough and my mind had given up, even my soul was literally tired.Johnny gained consciousness and stood up like a predator and dashed out of the room without even looking my way once.He was going after Kara, I wanted to run and literally do anything I could to save her but I couldn't even stand on my feet, I was w
~Kara's POV~I have been in here a day and half, refusing to eat nothing and hoping Lance was okay.I mean just when we thought life was promising and we could finally have a happy ending and live normal lives, then this happens.So much for our Christmas plans, it was already the day after Christmas now.Have I tried escaping? Well yes, but there were guards everywhere and just one me isn't enough for nearly twenty well trained by Johnny to assassinate guards.I wonder where the killer in me had gone, that night after I killed Earl, that fire and burning desire for blood, that cold heart and resilience suddenly just died down, now I was just some sappy weakling who can't even defend herself.If this is what the normal life feels like then I don't want to be normal anymore.I stood by the window looking out to the compound hoping someone was coming for me, wishing that maybe Anna had heard about my dilemma and was back in town to save
~Kara's POV~RECAP...The one whom appeared to be their leader raised a pistol up in the air and pulled the trigger twice, the loud bangs got everyone's attention fast.Many women exclaimed in fear while some whimpered.Everything moved in slow motion.I looked at the pistol in the person's hand and my heart sank, real horror crept into my soul, Lance and I exchanged glances, he had seen it too.It was a goddamn viper crest revolver.I thought this war was over the moment Don Starllion dropped dead... Who could this be?***So much for Christmas Eve...This town really is the Devil's Basket. You can't have fun without the worse happening.The one whom I perceived to be the gang leader slowly took off his mask.My breath really caught in my throat.Holy heavens!"Johnny!." I exclaimed in utmost shock.Lance just stood beside me dumbfounded, I was literally shook to my spine.
~Kara's POV~TWO WEEKS LATER...The charity ball had kicked off about an hour ago, it was a rather traditionally stunning event bringing very large number of people together in such a splendid venue.The venue was the large Western hall in the Sterling Enterprises, it was nicely decorated without too much bling but yet it held elegance enough for the elites present.Some faint R&B music filled the atmosphere while people chattered around the hall.Everyone was dressed rather formally and looked ready to enjoy the calm fall evening of socializing, entertainment, food, drinks and most importantly raising funds for a worthy cause.The goal this year was to raise $1,500,000 for the orphanages in the Basket so they could get more kids out of the streets in the narrows.My heart swelled with great compassion as I remembered my time in the narrows several years ago with all those wonderful kids whom were basically homeless with no guardian.
~Kara's POV~Everyone was present at the Sterling's Manor for their annual Thanksgiving party but unlike the usual, this year it was just us from the alliance minus other siders, company employees and stake holders.The Sterling sons which were: Edward, Johnny and Lance.The Starllion daughters which were: Anna, Risha and myself.Then the rest of the alliance: Barbara, Sam and Detective Harvey her Dad, Daniel and Johnny's Mom, Elaine Jackie Briggs.We were complete and it was now time for the feast to begin. This last supper was the ultimate reunion of a life time with all our surviving family members present.I was sitting between Lance and Sam at the table."Can we all hold hands and bow our heads as we say the Grace." Barbara called out to everyone present at the table.Barbara recited the grace and we all chorused, "Amen".The maids began bringing the food in, a savoury smell that made mouths water filled the air as eve
~Lance POV~I escorted Silver to the airport so she could board her departure flight to Washington.Silver and I were at the waiting hall in the airport, sitting patiently and waiting for her departure time to reach."Are you sure this is the right thing to do?." I asked her."Honestly I don't know, but it's my best shot in seven years so imma take it." She replied as she adjusted her glasses."I really hope you find her." I said as I placed my hand over hers being affectionate."Me too.""If you ever need anything, give me a call." I told her.Well my financial assistance was the least I could provide for a good friend.She nodded and gave me a small smile."Oh, before I forget, I found something." Silver told me and reached for her purse.She opened the purse and pulled a silver chain out."What's tha-" I trailed off as I recognized the item in her hand.Actually it's a bracelet..."How did you get th
~Kara's POV~FEW DAYS LATER...The hospital ward room door popped open and my favorite person walked in.I winced as I weakly sat up on the hospital bed.She gave me her signature smile that always made her eyes sparkle, her hands held a nice bouquet of flowers, it contained red roses, lilies, small daisies and lavenders in it."Hey Mom." I greeted and returned her beaming smile."How's my little mellow doing?." Anna asked me as she took the seat by the side of my hospital bed.I watched as she gently placed the flowers she brought me on the top of the small drawer close to my hospital bed.It almost felt like my life was back to normal again, bringing back memories from 2005 before my Mom was taken away, it almost rendered me in tears but I got hold of myself just in time to resist them."I'm actually better but the doctor said I wouldn't be able to use my arm for a while.
~Lance's POV~It was the D-day, the day we finally push through with our plans, intel said Earl flew back in town this afternoon, it was all going to go down after twilight, unfortunately I won't be getting the chance to witness it.Lucky and unlucky for me, I was stuck and tasked with taking Silver out and away from Earl's manor for the rest of the day. She wasn't meant to witness the onslaught.It was already late hours of the afternoon as of now and we were slowly running out of time."Okay I'm ready." Silver appeared around the corner of the living room of Earl's Manor.She was dressed like a casual country girl in a plain jeans trouser, a girly white shirt, and nice pair of sneakers, She carried a slingshot purse and held a jacket in her hands, she packed her hair in one messy bun and of course she was putting on her glasses.She looked simple and cute."C'mon let's go..." I said as I took her hands in mine and we both head