All Chapters of A Night to forever : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 11: Lines Crossed I slammed the car door shut, my hands trembling as I clutched the steering wheel. Reid sat quietly beside me, his small fingers playing with the hem of his shirt. Precious, unusually silent, shifted uncomfortably in the backseat. None of us had spoken since we left the company house. The weight of the eviction hung over us like a heavy storm cloud, suffocating and relentless. "Where are we going, Mum?" Reid finally broke the silence, his voice timid. "Somewhere safe," I replied curtly, my mind racing. Somewhere safe? Where was safe? The hotel I'd booked earlier came to mind, but even that felt temporary, like a Band-Aid over a deep wound. Reid didn't ask any more questions, but I could feel his gaze on me. It was the kind of look that asked questions words couldn’t express. How do you explain to a five-year-old that his world was crumbling because of choices he didn’t make? We reached the hotel a few minutes later, and I parked the car, letting out

Chapter 13: Breaking PointThe house was silent, save for the distant hum of the idling car. My chest tightened as I watched Alex’s face harden, his jaw clenched in a way that screamed trouble. “Stay here,” he whispered, gripping the gun tightly. “Are you insane?” I hissed, grabbing his arm before he could move. “You can’t just walk out there.” His gaze softened for a moment, but his resolve didn’t waver. “I won’t let them get to Reid.” My throat tightened at his words. “And what if they get to *you*?” He didn’t answer. Instead, he moved toward the door, his steps quiet and calculated. I stood frozen, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure it would wake Reid. Precious appeared in the doorway, her face pale. “What’s going on?” she whispered, her eyes darting between Alex and me. “Stay with Reid,” I said quickly, my voice trembling. “Don’t let him wake up.” She nodded, but fear lingered in her eyes as she disappeared back into the bedroom. Alex motioned for me to stay

Chapter 15: The Fragile Thread“Get down!” Alex’s voice was sharp, almost a growl, as he yanked me away from the window. My knees hit the floor hard, but I didn’t have time to register the pain. The engine sound outside grew louder, closer, until it stopped. My breath hitched. “They’re here,” Alex muttered, his back pressed to the wall. Reid stirred on the couch, rubbing his eyes. “Mum? What’s going on?” I crawled to him, forcing a smile I didn’t feel. “It’s okay, sweetie. Go back to sleep.” “But—” “Now, Reid,” I whispered, brushing his hair back. He looked at me, confused, but lay down again. I signaled to Precious, who nodded and pulled Reid close, her arms protectively wrapped around him. Alex crouched low, his gun clutched in his hand. “Adeline,” he said without looking at me. “If anything happens, you take Reid and run.” “I’m not leaving you,” I hissed back, my voice trembling. “You don’t have a choice.” The weight of his words crushed me, but before I could

Chapter 17: Can you Listen to me, please The moment I stepped into the dimly lit room, I felt the air shift—thick, suffocating, and heavy with tension. Alex was pacing near the window, his silhouette a restless shadow against the moonlight. Precious sat on the edge of the couch, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her blouse. Reid was asleep in the next room, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing around him.“Adeline, you need to listen to me,” Alex started, his voice low but urgent. His pacing stopped abruptly, and his piercing gaze locked onto mine. “They’ve escalated. We don’t have time.”I crossed my arms, my throat tight with the weight of everything we’d been through. “You keep saying that, Alex, but all you’ve done is bring more chaos into my life. Now, you’re telling me it’s worse? What do you want me to do?”Alex took a deep breath, his jaw clenching. “I need you to trust me.”Trust. The word tasted bitter in my mouth. How could I trust him when every step we took togeth

Chapter 19: The Close In“Where is Alex?” Precious’s voice trembled as she clutched Reid tightly, her eyes darting to the door Alex had stepped through hours ago. I didn’t have an answer for her, because I wasn't expecting any of the actions. My throat felt dry, and my legs were restless as I paced the cramped space of the cabin. Alex was supposed to check the perimeter and come back immediately. That was hours ago. The clock ticked past midnight. Each passing second felt like the tightening of a noose. I can't wait to know what next, the suspense kept killing me , what do I do?“I can’t just sit here,” I muttered, grabbing a flashlight from the kitchen counter. “Mum,” Reid’s small voice stopped me in my tracks. “Don’t go. Please.” His words made my chest tighten. Reid rarely pleaded like this, and the fear in his voice shook me. But I couldn’t let fear paralyze me. Alex had gone outside for us—to protect us. And as much as I doubted him, he didn’t deserve to be left alone. “I wo