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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a great time at the park. How’s everything

did you

huh,” he replied, his gaze

with Teddy, Athena and I

Athena. I’m going to get

shopping was

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 growing

to tail my every move. Their intentions remained shrouded in mystery as 1 approached

a blindfold covered my eyes. Panic surged through me as I struggled against an invisible force, my instincts urging me to fight. But they were relentless, overpowering me with a strength

shroud, robbed me of my ability to navigate or understand the unfolding situation. Questions swirled in my mind – who were these men,

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

time blurred, I replayed the events leading to this moment, searching for

arose, I would seize it with every ounce of strength I could muster.

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this ominous

telt different, and I strained to discern any recognizable sounds or landmarks. The

found myself in an underground basement. The air was thick with an acrid scent, unmistakably that of wolfsbane. Panic gripped me as I

the threat she posed. We had argued fiercely before. Raina threatening me to leave Carlyle for her. But I,

faced each other, the dimly lit room amplifying the charged

Raina’s. “You need to understand, Raina. Carlyle and I share a bond that goes beyond your obsession. He’s my mate, and nothing you do will change

sneer, her

delusional, Donnie. Carlyle deserves someone who can give him what he truly needs.

crossed Donnie’s features, but she held

he needs is not your concern. Our connection is strong, and he loves me. Your attempts to break

you’re so special, but

Carlyle and I have something real, something you’ll never understand,” Donnie retorted, her words

tension.

laughter rang Donnie’s spine.

room, a chilling sound that sent shivers

but for how

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