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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Jake and I had a great time at

Maso“, did you have

replied, his gaze focused on his toy.

Teddy,

be right back, Athena. I’m going to get some groceries.”

of grocery shopping was about to plunge me into an unexpected

awareness told me something was amiss. Ignoring the uncase,

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

me as I struggled against an invisible force, my instincts urging me to fight. But they

sounds and uneven footsteps. The blindfold, a cruel shroud, robbed me of my ability to navigate or understand the

space. The cold metal of restraints tightened around my wrists, rendering any attempt at resistance futile. Fear and frustration intermingled within me as the vehicle sped away, leaving me enveloped in the chilling

vulnerable and isolated. As time blurred, I replayed the events leading to this moment,

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

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this ominous predicament.

shrouding my vision. The ait telt different, and I strained to discern any recognizable sounds or

fluttered open, I found myself in an underground basement. The air was thick with an acrid scent, unmistakably that of wolfsbane. Panic gripped me as I scanned the dim surroundings, my senses on high

eyes, a chilling reflection of the threat she posed. We had argued fiercely before.

Raina faced each other, the dimly lit room amplifying the charged

gaze bore a mix of defiance and determination, her eyes locked onto Raina’s. “You need to understand, Raina. Carlyle and I

expression twisted into a sneer, her voice

Donnie. Carlyle deserves someone who can give him what he

features, but she held

he needs is not your concern. Our connection is strong, and he loves

a step closer, her eyes narrowing. “You think you’re so special, but

mistake possessiveness for love, Raina. Carlyle and I have something real,

tension.

rang Donnie’s

a chilling sound that sent shivers

Donnie. Carlyle saved you, but for how long? I can

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