Chapter 43

DONNIE’S POV

The engine hummed softly as the car glided through the late afternoon traffic. The sun painted warm hues on the horizon, casting a gentle glow inside the car. Jake, strapped securely in his car seat, fidgeted with excitement.

“Did you have fun at the park today, Mason?”

He nodded vigorously. “I loved the slide and swing, Mama! It was so fun!

“I’m glad you enjoyed it, buddy.” I smiled at him through the rearview mirror. “We’ll have

to go again soon. Maybe we can try the merry–go–round next time.”

“Round and round, Mama! Yeah!”

I laughed at his antics. “Yes baby. Now, we’re off to Grandma Athena’s house. What do you want to do there?” I asked, as the traffic light in front of me turned green.

“Cookies!” Mason’s face lit up with the promise of sweet treats.

I chuckled, “Cookies it is. Remember, not too much.”

As we approached Athena’s house, a familiar sight on the quiet street, I felt a sense of comfort. The car slowed to a stop, and I turned to Jake.

“We’re here, little buddy. Ready to see Athena?”

“Play with Teddy,” he waved his worn down teddy bear around.

“That sounds like a plan. Let’s go see Athena and then you can play with Teddy while I grab a few things, okay?”

Mason beamed, his excitement palpable as I unbuckled him from his car seat. The car door creaked open, and we stepped out onto the familiar sidewalk. The scent of blooming flowers lingered in the air as we made our way to Athena’s welcoming door.

As we entered, the aroma of something delicious cooking filled the air, and Mason’s eyes lit up.

“Donnie! You’re back.” Athena uttered.

Athena came out of the kitchen and took Mason from me.

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and I had a great time at the park. How’s everything here?”

Maso“, did you have fun

huh,” he replied, his gaze focused on his

with Teddy,

I’m going to

I know, the ordinary chore of grocery shopping was

over me. The sounds of the city became a distant hum as an instinctual awareness told me something was amiss. Ignoring the uncase, I quickened my pace, the grocery list in my hand a mundane distraction from the

begun to tail my every move. Their intentions remained shrouded in mystery as 1 approached a quiet corner,

through me as I struggled against an invisible force, my instincts urging me to fight. But they were relentless, overpowering me with

ability to navigate or understand the unfolding situation. Questions

pulled up, and I was ushered into its confined space. The cold metal of restraints tightened around my wrists, rendering any attempt at resistance futile. Fear and frustration intermingled within

left me feeling vulnerable and isolated. As time blurred, I replayed the events leading to this moment, searching for any hint or clue

of my fear, a surge of determination coursed through me. I silently vowed that if an opportunity arose, I would seize

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this ominous predicament.

halt, and I was guided out, the blindfold still shrouding my vision. The ait telt different, and I strained to discern any recognizable sounds or landmarks. The unknown loomed, and with every step, I clung to the hope that Athena’s wisdom and the strength within me would navigate me through

open, I found myself in an underground basement. The air was thick with an acrid scent, unmistakably

in her eyes, a chilling reflection of the threat she posed. We had argued fiercely before. Raina threatening me to leave Carlyle for

Donnie and Raina faced each other, the dimly

need to understand, Raina. Carlyle and

expression twisted into a sneer, her voice

someone who can give him what he truly needs. You’re holding him

features, but she held

strong, and he loves me. Your attempts to break us

eyes narrowing. “You think you’re so special, but you’re just a hindrance. Carlyle could have so much more without

something real, something you’ll never understand,” Donnie retorted, her words cutting through the

tension.

rang Donnie’s spine.

a chilling sound that sent shivers down.

Carlyle saved you, but for how long? I

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