Amber's P.O.V "Love her like a sisterrrrr? Right, Jack?" Madeline questions, looking baffled and confused as she looks over at us, trying to make sense of what was happening "N-" he starts before I cut him off. "He doesn't love me, Madeline. He's just pulling a sick prank on me because I threatened to snitch to his dad about something that he did so now he's just trying to get me in trouble with my mom, right Jack?" I rush, forcing an anxious smile as I internally cringe at the sound of that word. The room grows incredibly silent and I could tell that Jack was contemplating on telling her the truth or not. I cough awkwardly and kick him in the sien, urging him to speak. He lets out a deep sigh before slowly nodding his head at her in response. "Okay, cool. Annoying stepbrother situation I see. " Madeline smiles, causing me to cringe even more so. Being reminded that Jack is my stepbrother mak
Amber's P.O.V[Next Day] "Is everyone packed and ready to go?" Dave asks. I'm just now realizing how distant he and my mom have been towards each other. I don't know why I didn't notice this before but it's upsetting that they haven't told me what's going on in their relationship but they decided to tell Jack. They're literally acting like none of their problems exist and that everything is filled with rainbows and lollipops. I can't even bring myself to feel any pity or sorrow for my mother because she didn't tell me. Instead, she's chooses to be sneaky and conniving about it like she always is. But honestly, I'm so done with their whole marriage, in fact I wish it never even started.I just need to focus on me and Jack's future right now, and nothing else. I grab all my bags and belongings, forcefully giving them to Dave before climbing into the truck. "Hey." Jack says as he takes his seat down next to him. I nod my
Amber's P.O.V We all exit the car and make our way into the house. The feeling of relief and comfort washes over me just as I step into the living room. It was currently 3:00 am so I assume Jo and everyone will leave tomorrow, along with his family. I wish everyone a good night before trudging up to my room, having Jo, Nina, and Mia follow. I mentally roll my eyes seeing as though we just got home and I want to lay in my bed...alone. But, I was too tired to bitch about it so I just decide to brush it off. "Um, I'm going to sleep in my bed but one of you can sleep on the other side. Or if you want, you guys could make a pallet." I suggest. "Yeah okay, I call the bedside." Jo says as she lays her body down and instantly drifts herself off to sleep. I desperately wanted to do the same but I knew I couldn't, I had to help everyone find their sleeping arrangements. "Sooooooo, pallets?" I ask as
Amber's P.O.V "So you approve? You're letting me and Jack continue what we have?" I ask, somewhat still in shock "If that's what you two want. You can't distance yourself, from the one you love." Dave says as he picks up a bottle of water before placing it between his lips, taking two large swigs. "So, are you going to stay?" My mother asks, looking at David with desperation and hope filled in her eyes. "No, I already proposed." He says with no trace of sympathy or emotion. Wow?How heartless can you be?Propose to another woman immediately after divorcing your wife?!He's acting just like how Jack used to...a heartless asshole. Now I see where he gets it from. "So you're just going to marry that woman over my mom? Andrea sleeps around with almost everyone, how do you expect her mother to be any different? Where do you think she gets it from?" I ask trying to defend my mother seeing
1 year later*Amber is graduating high school and Jack has already been in college for a year. * - "Jack, oh my god this campus is so beautiful! If I get in, we could be going to the same school, same college parties, we might even be roommates." I say as I stare at the building in awe. "I'd like that." He whispers as his lips connect to my neck. "Hey, there's this party at the frat house tonight, you should come." He says, causing me to roll my eyes. "Jack…you know I don't do that shit anymore." I say as we begin walking back to his dorm room. "Come on, you’re at UCLA. You have to experience at least one party babe." He pushes as we continue walking. I groan out in annoyance before finally giving in and agreeing on going. "How am I supposed to dress? Like average? Sexy? Or the type of shit that I used to wear to parties?" I ask as we start walking up t
*Welcome to Exploit, book 2 of the step brother series! You have now entered into the sequel, where things will start to take a dramatic twist. This portion is a bit of a slow burner so please, buckle up your seatbelt and please stay along for the ride. For my twisted readers… I promise it’ll be worth it.*~ Trigger Warning~This portion of the book is for mature audiences only. This book is about an abusive relationship. Mentally, and physically. I really wanted to make the reader feel as though they are Amber and experience this with her while being able to see all sides of things. This story will increase and decrease in intensity in some parts, so please read with caution, especially near the end.My hope is to really open the mind of the reader, and take them down a very dark path. That's my goal here, so again please proceed with caution; mature audiences only. Also, I really do not want you guys to think I am romanticizing abuse in any way shape, or form at all. I am only wri
Amber's P.O.V I can't believe he's really making me go and change right now. How fucking embarrassing is that?! The first thing he says to me is that I need to change. What about "hey baby how was your day" or "I'm glad you made it here safe". no, I didn't get any of that. More anger begins to fill my being as I step onto the elevator and press the 3rd floor. I sit there soaking in my own irritation awaiting for the doors to reopen. My mind starts to become clouded with different thoughts, as I sat on the elevator in silence. The doors soon reopened, revealing the entrance to level 3 before having me step out and begin my journey back to my room. What did he mean by "I don't want a repeat of high school" What was that meant to imply? What was he really trying to say with that statement? I shake my intruding thoughts from my head as I reach my dorm, seeing as the door was creaked open. My eyebrows furrow together in confusion as I look over at my new hom
Ambers P.O.V My eyes fixated on her being as I let out an amused laugh. "Yeah, good luck with that." I stated. As I spoke those words Violet looked as if this was a challenge for her in which she was determined to conquer, causing me to chuckle. My eyes began to wonder around the area in which I was in. I immediately spot Jack, seeing him pull out his already prerolled blunt before bringing it to his lips and lighting the end. Yeah, That's where I'm going. "So, tell me about the situation with you and Jack. I've heard his version a hunred times but now I want to hear yours." Violet spoke up before I could. I immediately broke eye contact with her and instead fixated my eyes on the bottle sitting in front of me. This is so incredibly uncomfortable, I really don't want to talk about my private life to people I literally just met. It's even more unsettling that they already know about it. "Ummm, it's not
Jack’s P.O.V Smoke flies throughout the dark and rotted room as we ascend from the safe, having our vision be momentarily blinded. I quickly turn off my flashlight before switching on the laser sight to my gun as we cautiously go to make our escape. As we maneuver our way throughout the burnt structure the loud sound of bullets flying seems to cease, allowing the space to grow eerily silent. The addictive feeling of adrenaline rushing through my bloodstream sends my senses into a heightened state as Zac and I continue to sweep each space in which we walk into. “Rocco, copi?” Zac whispers into the radio attached to his vest as we bring ourselves into a secluded area of the barely standing estate.(Rocco, do you copy?) Static fills the space, having us both curse silently as Rocco was our emergency escape plan. Zac releases a frustrated breath of air as he turns his radio off once again, having him go to raise his gun in the process. As Zac
Jack's P.O.V "I swear I'm going to slit Luca's fucking throat if there's nothing here." Zac spits, as he shuffles in his seat, seemingly tense. I look outside my passengers side window at the dark plot of land, seeing the semi burnt and demolished property. Zac cracks his neck, trying to cope with all of the adrenaline pumping through his bloodstream as he continues to eye down the abandoned estate. "Did he ever say who sent him to collect information?" I question out. Before Zac can answer he is interrupted by the sound of his radio going off, allowing us to hear the static voice of his family's men on the other side. "Clear." Zac immediately takes action, having him quickly jump out of the car with angry footsteps as I go to reload my gun. I quickly hop out of the SUV before going to stand beside Zac, mimicking his pace. "He gave me a fake name. I looked into them, they don't ex
Gianna's P.O.V I sit in complete boredom as I stare down at the professor as she continues her long summoner about physics, no longer finding interest in her words. My eyes slowly find their way over to the empty seat beside me, having a sense of sadness fill my being as I look over at where Amber once used to sit. I feel like such a failure. The sound of the professor dismissing the class snaps me out of my thoughts, having me quickly go to collect my belongings before exiting the classroom. As I make my way through the crowded halls I decide to pull out my phone in order to text Heidi. Queen Heidi👑🥰To Queen Heidi👑🥰: Hey babes! Can I come over? I need to talk to you. Not delivered Frustration immediately wells its way into my chest as I watch my text fail to send due to its lack of service. What the fuck?!!!Why are all of my texts and calls still not going through?
Amber's P.O.V My eyes slowly open to reveal the same godforsaken cell that I've been kept in for what feels like weeks now. It's always the same. Wake up, cry, eat, sleep, repeat.It never changes. A part of me is grateful that I've been placed here because I no longer have to deal with the nonsense of the guards or any of these psychopathic people. But the other part of me is petrified as I know that I'm just here to await my inevitable demise. Slowly, I sit myself up against the hard mattress, feeling my entire body ache as I go to rub my stomach that was now holding my unborn child. A small tear begins to form as I continue to think about all of the terrible outcomes that will take place once I give birth. "I'm so sorry I can't protect you." I whisper to myself, hoping that my child would miraculously be able to hear me. "Mommy loves you very much. Don't ever forget that." I cry, feeling myself become overtaken with e
Giannas P.O.VThe bright sunlight spills into our hotel suite, causing me to slowly awaken. My eyes flutter open, having me look across the room to see that the other queen sized bed was empty and no longer being occupied by Jovana's sleeping form. I slowly rise from my spot on the bed before bringing myself into the living room area of this huge suite. As I walk over to the sofa, I notice Jovana already seated as she scrolls through different shows to watch on the huge flat screen tv. "Goodmorning." I greet as I sit myself down on the opposite end of the couch. "Finally, you're awake!" She says as she turns the tv off, now giving up on what to watch. "I was thinking that maybe we should visit that beach club that our Uber driver from yesterday was talking about. I looked up the empress hotel and their parties look out of this world." She says somewhat excitedly. I nod my head at her words having me look down at m
VDA: These are not real nightclubs in Las Vegas.Gianna's P.O.V "Please fasten your seatbelts. We will begin our descend shortly and welcome to fabulous Las Vegas." The flight attendant says over the loud intercom. A small wave of excitement begins to overtake me as I secure myself within my designated seat.I'm going to find you Amber.No matter what it takes. "Fucking finally! I feel like we've been on this plane forever now!" Heidi whines, causing me to roll my eyes at her dramatics. "It's only been an hour." Jovana states before I have the opportunity to do so myself. "An hour too long. I'd much rather have flown first class." Heidi continues to complain as the plane begins to slowly lose its altitude. "Heidi, we already went over this. If we fly first class then we-" I start to begin before being cut off. "Then we risk being caught by my fath
A Few Hours Later Amber's P.O.V I sit on the hard bed springs for what felt like hours, having hot tears burn my cheeks as I continue to stare blankly at the other side of the room. Why am I here? How long will they keep me here? Why would Jack let this happen to me? Why is this happening to me? Does he actually enjoy having me here? Will Toro actually help me get out of this place? Will I ever get my freedom back? If I never would've went to that party , would this still be happening to me? If I would've listened to Jovana and stayed home that night, would I still be here? Would everything be different if I never would've went to the police? Would I still be here if I never would've missed Jack ? I hate myself. How did I end up in this situation? How will I get out of this situation? I bring my hands up to my forehead, feeling the heavy chains on my wrist as I attempt to massage out the feverish headache in which I was feeling. Harsh hiccups rack my
Amber's P.O.V An involuntary yelp escapes me as Toro's rough hands wrap around my arm. He pulls my body to his side rather aggressively before bringing me towards the only door in this cursed room. My body continues to tremble as he leads me down the narrow halls; having more tears blur my vision as thoughts about what I just witnessed continue to cloud my mind. "Please just let me go! I-I p-promise I don't know a-anything! I told Zac everything I know! Please... you have to b-believe me." I say, begging with the man for dear life as he continues to take me to the unknown. Toro says nothing in response, not even sparing me a single glance as he continue to drag me down the hall towards the elevator in which I originally came from. Uncontrollable sobs continue to escape me as images of Violets blood spilling into the carpet continue to haunt me.I can't believe she's dead. I can't believe Zac just killed her right in front of me
Gianna's P.O.V It's been nearly two months since ambers disappearance and no one seems to know anything. The police have been absolutely no fucking help in this and Xion claims to not have any information that could possibly help me find her. I just don't understand how this could've happened. I've searched the entire internet for information on Zac and his family but I can never find anything useful.The internet makes it seem as if his family are charitable saints that own legitimate businesses and donate to children's hospitals. It's all bullshit! A loud groan escapes my lips as I slam my computer shut in frustration. I push my body off of my bed's frame before going over to my purse and quickly retrieving my dab pen. I inhale a deep breath of smoke before exhaling and releasing all of the built up tension within me. As I stand in the corner of the space my eyes wander over to ambers old side of the room, making me think back to the conversation