Chapter 88As a precautionary measure, Connor had ordered that five of his men move to the secret place he and Russo were to meet with Orlando. They were to go in an unmarked car and take strategic positions around the area just in case something else happened. He couldn't put it past Michael not to do something funny knowing fully well that the bastard had agents all over the place and he could easily get information from these people. Michael practically owned more than half of the town and he controlled most resources and so, Connor knew that since he was going against someone like him, he needed to pull out all the guns.Half an hour later, on the outskirts of town, they got to an old abandoned warehouse that was ugly and all shades of mysterious. Connor had done a little research on it and he realized that it belonged to an old timber man who was now dead and his son who should have managed it had abandoned it. It was the perfect place for their meeting, the perfect spot and Conn
Chapter 89Back at the mansion, Annah was in her room when she heard a knock on her door. She wasn't expecting anyone but in this house, she had come to realize that she didn't need to expect anyone before she had visitors"Come in," she said.A second later, Connor walked in with a small smile on his face and a pack of her favorite chocolate cupcakes which were freshly baked and straight from the oven."Oh, it's you." Annah said.There was no look in her eyes that could tell Connor whether she was happy or she was angry to see him. He placed the box of cupcakes on the table beside her bed, standing near the door. He didn't know what mood she was in and the last thing he wanted was to encroach in her privacy if she didn't want anyone around her."I just thought to bring you those since you like them," he smiled.Annah stared at him and she couldn't help but see the stress lines in his eyes. There was just something about him in that moment that saddened her and she knew that she wasn'
Chapter 90It was later at night that Connor finally woke up after what seemed like hours of sleep. He sighed, glancing at the clock and he realized that it was just heading towards midnight. The cupcakes they had eaten were on the table which remained, the last one they had been too tired to eat. Connor smiled at the memory and he loved it because this was the first time they had talked wholeheartedly without any grudge or fights or arguments and he was grateful for that.He looked down at Annah sleeping beside him and he couldn't believe how peaceful she was. There was this serenity around her that he loved and with her, he found the peace he thought he would never find. There was just so much about her that he loved and he knew that never again will he try to offend her and talk bad about her. She had gone through a lot already and the last thing he wanted to do was to give her additional stress. Connor kissed the top of her head, an act of care and love that she knew she deserved.
Chapter 91The following day, Annah woke up to find the bed empty. She knew that Connor must have gone somewhere in the middle of the night but she wasn't annoyed by it. As a matter of fact, she liked that he was putting a lot of effort into their relationship which was something she found admirable. It was one thing to be loved by someone but when they made an effort to stay with you and to grow with you, it was a beautiful thing. She yawned, rising to her feet as she made her way towards the bathroom to do her toilet business.As soon as she was done there, she went back to the room, tying her robe around her before finally leaving the room. As soon as she stepped out, she noticed something immediately. The mansion was silent. It was silent before but what she was hearing now was an unnatural silence, one that just told her that something was going wrong. None of Connor's men were around which just sent alarm bells ringing her ears."Where could everyone have gone to?" she murmured.
Chapter 92The night had been long, filled with tension and fear as Connor's mansion had become the main point of a relentless series of attacks. It was clear that staying there was no longer an option. With his heart pounding, Connor gathered the people that meant so much to him- Annah, Russo and Martha. They were the people that mattered to him the most and he would rather die than to see any of them get hurt. There were the ones that meant so much to him and without them, Connor knew that he wouldn't have been able to survive."We need to leave tonight," he said.They had expected him to say this but hearing this from him now put so much fear in their hearts because they didn't know what to expect at all. It was one thing to be safe but when you were constantly on the move as a result of threats to your life, it was another ballgame entirely."I can't believe this is happening," Martha sighed.She was better now though her hand was still stitched, she was able to recover very fast
Chapter 93Connor and Annah had finally arrived at the safehouse, a quiet haven nestled deep within a lush forest. The hideaway had become a necessity, a refuge from the constant threats and attacks that had been happening to them at Connor's mansion.As they stepped inside the cozy cabin, Annah's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, Connor, this place is beautiful!" she exclaimed, taking in the warm, fresh interior with its wooden beams and stone fireplace.Connor chuckled, his arm slipping around her waist, drawing her close to him. "Well, I had to make sure it was at least as nice as the mansion," he quipped, his tone playful. "How else would I impress you?"Annah playfully rolled her eyes, leaning into Connor's embrace. "Impress me, huh? You must be pretty rich to afford all this."Connor couldn't help but laugh at her teasing. "I might have a few tricks up my sleeve," he admitted, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "But it's not about the money, Annah. It's about keeping you safe."S
Chapter 94"She's asleep," Connor said.Russo looked up from what he was reading and nodded his head. He was quite happy that Martha was doing alright even though he had gotten the shock of his life when he saw that state she was in. Never in his life could he ever have believed that she would be in that situation because as far as he was concerned, Connor's house was the safest place he knew. There were many things he was confused about, many things he didn't like but he couldn't complain because at the end of it all, all of them were safe which was the most important thing."Thank goodness." he sighed, pulling off his glasses.He placed it on the table, rubbing his eyes in tiredness. He had been through a lot these past few days and what he really wanted was rest and long hours of sleep. He wouldn't stop though because everything he was doing and had done was because he loved them. They were like a family to him, one in which he would never leave even though he might pass through so
Chapter 95"We are invading Michael's mansion tomorrow night." Connor said.He was addressing his men in the large hall within the safe house. He knew he had put it off for too long and now, it was time to go in and rescue his son. Thankfully, Orlando had been keeping a good eye on his son and so far, he had reported that not one harm had befallen him. Funny enough, Michael took care of him, ensuring that he was bathed and fed regularly as at when due by an experienced nurse.Connor found it hard to believe but when Orlando managed to take a few pictures then send it to him, Connor realized that he was telling the truth. His son was looking radiant and when Annah saw him, she burst into tears because she realized that he looked so much like Connor but he took her eyes."As you know, we've been able to get a secure contact with a man who lives in the mansion. This man will be very instrumental to the attack but I must warn you." He remained silent for several seconds, staring into the