Chapter 88
I’d completely underestimated how unhinged they were.
After 1 humiliated them in public, their begging turned into full blown stalking.
They started following me everywhere lurking outside my apartment, camping in our office parking lot, basically 24/7 surveillance,
They’d blow up my phone with texts and calls, the messages escalating from pathetic apologies to emotional manipulation.
“ Madison, we’re your only real family p>
“How can you be so heartless when we’ve admitted we were wrong p>
“If you don’t forgive us, our lives are over. Do you really want us to kill ourselves p>
In their twisted minds, everything I’d achieved should somehow belong to them too.
My refusal to forgive them made me the villain in their story.
And Gabriel became their target – the guy who “stole” me and was preventing their comeback.
They convinced themselves that if Gabriel disappeared, I’d go back to being their obedient big brother.
That psychotic idea took root in their heads and just kept growing.
The night before our engagement party, they made their move.
Gabriel got kidnapped on his way home from work.
I was trying on my dress when my phone rang.
Blake’s voice sounded completely deranged.
“Madison, we have your fiancé p>
“Come to the old chemical plant in South Bay. Alone. No cops, or you’ll be planning a funeral instead of a wedding p>
I could hear Gabriel groaning in pain and Ryan screaming in the background.
“Sis! Why won’t you just forgive us?! We’re your family! That guy is nobody p>
My heart dropped into my stomach.
4 was gripping the phone so hard my knuckles went white, but somehow my voice stayed steady.
“ Fine. I’ll come. Don’t hurt him p>
The second I hung up, I immediately dialed 911. Find the newest release on ͟.net
While waiting for the cops, I opened my laptop.
Who am I?
I’m a tech executive who graduated from one of the country’s top research programs.
Tracking a cell phone signal? Child’s play.
I sent the police Gabriel’s exact GPS coordinates along with detailed blueprints of the chemical plant.
It was an old facility Gabriel’s company had looked at acquiring – I’d toured it with him months ago.
Chapter 9
I worked with the SWAT team to plan the rescue operation.
I’d go in as bait while they surrounded the building.
When I pulled up to that rusted out factory reeking of chemicals and decay, I immediately spotted Gabriel tied to a metal chair.
He had a gash on his forehead and blood at the corner of his mouth, but when our eyes met, he looked steady trying to keep me calm.
He shook his head slightly, warning me not to do anything reckless.
My three psycho brothers were standing around with crowbars and pipes, looking absolutely feral.
Seeing Gabriel hurt, seeing the blood on his white shirt…
Something snapped inside me.
Every ounce of fury from both lifetimes came flooding back in a tidal wave of pure hatred.
You sick fucks are going to pay for everything.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.