Broken Vows by Tessa Montgomery

Chapter 15

Grace spent a few more days in Flueca. One day, she came across an old beggar on the street. Feeling kind–hearted, she gave him some money.

The old man’s face lit up with gratitude. Then he started talking about his very sick granddaughter.

Grace felt a surge of pity. Using the translation app, she asked where the little girl was, thinking she might visit and help.

The old man, moved to tears, eagerly led the way. Despite his age, he walked briskly and soon left the bustling streets behind.

Grace followed, curious about where they were headed. But as she got closer, she suddenly felt dizzy, and everything went black.

When she woke up, she found herself in a dark, cramped room, barely able to move. She glanced around and listened closely–faint sobs of women, a wet floor, and cold water soaking her feet.

It hit her–she’d been kidnapped and was locked in some underground cell.

Grace had heard about shady businesses targeting lone travelers. She forced herself to stay calm and think of a way out. She tried reaching for her phone but realized her hands and feet were tightly bound.

Suddenly, the quiet room exploded with screams, followed by

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harsh sounds of men yelling

Lewis got a call from Theo at three in

is missing!” Theo’s voice was urgent.

jumped up from his desk, grabbing his

hasn’t come back. Her phone’s not answering, and the tracker we put on

next flight.” Lewis kept his voice cool and steady to

Theo to keep a close eye on her and even got her to agree to wear a tracker for safety.

must have been in a spot with

Frank Donovan, in Flueca. They weren’t that close, but Lewis was willing to

down the next morning. With bloodshot eyes, he went straight to the police station with Theo.

I’ve told the cops, but they’ve got nothing. The crucial 24–hour window to find her is almost up, and I’m worried that-”

silenced him with a glare. “Enough

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the door open, dropped Frank’s name, and was led to the chief’s office.

to the case. “We’ve got some leads. Our

Lewis was still pacing around the office, barely keeping it

his head,

Rico a

bit of a madman, ready to take on any job, but never for cheap. Shortchange him by even a dime,

Rico would risk Lewis’s future, but they

to make the call, the police had news.

rigged it with explosives. We can’t promise Ms. Parrish is safe,” he said, his voice