All Chapters of REVENGE AND RAVISH: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

They became separated by Xander's quiet. As Isabella waited for his answer, she could feel the tension building and her heart pounding. Although she had always been suspicious of Xander's tendency to keep things to himself, she now needed him badly, and his choice would determine everything.At last, Xander's tight voice broke the silence. The one thing that has kept me alive is what you want me to betray. You're asking me to ruin all of my hard work."Isabella steadily maintained eye contact. "I want you to act morally." Horrible things have been done by the Alliance. You are aware of their potential. This is about all the lives they have destroyed, not just about us.She thought for a second that Xander may go as he tightened his jaw. He turned away instead, his hands clenched. "Are you sure they'll let you live? They have eyes everywhere, even if we take them down. They will pursue you."I don’t care," was her stern response. "I've stopped running. I would rather die fighting if I

There was a heavy hush in the room as Selena's door closed behind her. Isabella felt a mixture of frustration and shame as she gazed at the place where her best friend had just been.Michael's cool voice disturbed the quiet. "She will return."Isabella dropped into a chair and shook her head. "This time, I don't think she will."Xander folded his arms, his normally composed demeanour beginning to waver. "This is not something we have time for. We can't expect the Alliance to wait. We must maintain our focus."Attentional?" Isabella fired back. "Xander, our squad is disintegrating. You want to discuss emphasis because Selena just left?Xander's face became stern. When the Alliance comes for us, do you think they will be concerned about our issues? They won't allow us to reassemble.Michael held up his hands in a soothing motion. "Everyone, take a deep breath. We cannot afford to be disloyal to one another.Isabella tried to relax by running her fingers through her hair. Since Selena ha

Chapter 46: Revealed SecretsDust and rubble fell as a gunshot broke the strained reunion. Isabella and Xander were rushed by their parents to the rear of their modest home. Their formerly tranquil cabin became chaotic due to the eerie shadows cast by the flickering candle light."Go, Isabella! No time! With a roar, her father threw open a trapdoor under an old rug, exposing a narrow, dark tunnel. Xander, who was accustomed to risk, grabbed Isabella's hand and prodded her forward.Bella, have faith in them. We must relocate! Isabella felt frozen, her legs heavy, but his solid, soothing voice cut through her dread and confusion. She had just been with her parents again, and now she was stuck in a bad dream.There was another gunfire, closer this time. Their guide, Abiola, was standing by the front door, looking out at the trees with his pistol pulled.With worry in her voice, her mother murmured, "They found us." "They're going to capture us all, so we have to leave now."Isabella paus

With its massive engines resonating menacingly over the deep, dark forest below, the plane roared into the huge expanse of the night sky. Isabella sank back into the soft cushion and enjoyed the ride as they rose into the air. Taking a deep breath to centre herself, she closed her eyes firmly and tried to digest the flurry of emotions that had consumed her in the chaotic hours before. Adrenaline and confusion rushed through her veins as she mentally relived the tumultuous events in an attempt to find some clarity amid the raging tempest of ideas. Her parents were still alive in spite of everything, and they were now flying high over dangerous terrain, speeding towards an unclear and dangerous future. Xander had somehow located her.With his eyes steady and protective, Xander sat resolutely next to her, covered in blood and grime, relics of the conflict from which they had escaped. He softly brushed a loose hair away from her face and asked with genuine concern, "Are you okay?"Isabella

As Isabella, Xander, and their newfound companions got ready for their most perilous expedition to date, the early morning mist hung over the forest like a ghostly shroud, clouding the landscape with a grey pallor. Tension was high as they reviewed the plan one final time. They had to pay close attention to every detail because one mistake may cost them everything.Jackson had laid up the facility's designs the night before. High barriers, guarded watchtowers, and a number of checkpoints leading to the central server room characterised the expansive area. Although the building was purportedly an abandoned government location, it was actually the headquarters for the covert organisation that had been pursuing Isabella's family. The secret to revealing their adversaries was contained in encrypted files kept on secure servers.The stakes are really high. If they were successful, they would have the proof they needed to take down the strong group that had driven Brad and Christine into hi