All Chapters of Safe: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

POV Layla Trigger warning So much violence and fighting. Language.I held on to Finn as tight as I could the whole way there. I am terrified at what is about to happen and a big part of me wants to call the whole thing off. Just turn Billy in and let the police try and find Tate. But I know that I can't. I won't have a moment of peace if we don't catch him. I will always have to look over my shoulder for him. I need to get this done so I take a deep breath and calm myself. I buried my head in Finn's shoulder and breath in his scent. He is my rock. I know that I can trust him completely. Soon we pull into a gas station parking lot about a block from the school. Everyone stashed their bikes in the shadows and we crept toward the school.When we arrived at the school, I looked around and took a deep breath. We were there an half of a hour before Tate was supposed to meet Billy but I was scared that he might already be there. Thankfully the only vehicle in the lot was the van. It was exa

POV LaylaFinn kept his arm around me as we took the elevator and left the hotel. When we got to his bike, I hesitated. I looked down at my short, tight skirt and sighed, cursing Eve in my head. Finn chuckled and put down his bag. He took off his jacket and the his flannel. He handed me first the flannel to tie around my waist which I did then he put his jacket on me. "Just like old times" I joked and he smirked. He kissed me and picked up the bag. We both got on his bike and drove to the Den I held him tighter than usual on our way and Finn made sure to keep to side streets so we wouldn't be seen on the way. We pulled up to the crowded parking lot. I spotted Vander's truck along with all our friends bikes. After we parked, Finn turned to me and asked, "Are you ok? You were squeezing pretty hard there." He looked at me with concern. We both climbed off the bike. "I'm good" I said quickly. He cocked his head and frowned. "Layla, come on. What's going on?" He asked. "While we were

POV LaylaBy the time we get to the Den, I've calmed down. "Sorry, everyone. That was embarrassing." I said looking at the ground. Luke shook his head and said, "No! You're allowed to feel however you need to. You've been through hell, girl. I can't believe how much you've had to withstand. Don't ever feel embarrassed about anything with us. We are all your family and we love you." I cried a bit while I hugged him close. "Thanks, Luke. I love you too." I said quietly to him. He pulled back and looked in my eyes. "Now, I know a big group of dangerous gangsters that would love to see you right now, but only if you are feeling up to it. Keep in mind that we are all going to want to hug you and spoil you, probably for the rest of your life." Luke said with a smile. "I could do with some hugs right now." I said and he nodded. He opened the van door and Dad hurried around. They both helped me out. Dad put his arm around me and Luke did the same on the other side. I glanced behind me to

POV Layla A few weeks later....After the trial, things seemed to calm down. I say seemed because I didn't feel calm. I was still stressed out most of the time. My therapist said that it was normal but I felt like the walls were closing in on me sometimes. I loved having my wonderful family and friends around but sometimes they were completely overwhelming to me. It was awful and for some reason it was getting worse. I tried to hide it from Leo and Finn. Honestly, I tried to hide it from everyone but Eve knew everything. She would stay with us almost every night now, even when her parents were home. Her parents didn't seem to mind and Dad, Leo and I loved having her with us.I woke up in the middle of the night with a gasp. I had the nightmare again. I could see Tate and Billy. They had me and they had killed everyone. I screamed when I saw my friends and family on the floor, dead."Shhh. It's ok. It's not real. I'm right here." Eve said as she jumped into my bed. My Dad had gotten h

POV FinnWe cleaned up after we ate and I sighed."Come on, we can't put it off any longer." Layla said and pulled me towards the door."Fine but before we go, I want to say something. I know that I'm an ass sometimes and I know that I'm overprotective. I'm sorry. I'll try to do better. I love you, Lays." I said and pulled her close."I shouldn't have just left like that. I'm sorry too! I love you, Finnie." She replied and I kissed her. She pulled away after a few minutes though."No more distractions. Time to face the music" she said and we walked towards her house. Thankfully, Bear wasn't home yet. All our friends were sitting in the living room, working on homework when we came in. They all looked up at us."I wanted to say something to everyone. I'm sorry for taking off today. I know that I worried all of you. Please forgive me." Layla began."Of course we forgive you!" Jake said and rushed to hug her. All of us were surprised and smiled at him. I realized how much Jake genuinely