Four or Dead by G O A

Four or Dead

Chapter 45

Emma... Present...

As soon as I reach my room I can't help the anger that is bubbling up and out of me. I don't even mean to slam the door so hard but the sound echos through the whole room. I start to pace, clenching and unclenching my hands over and over. I have never felt so angry before. These last few weeks had given me a taste of freedom from my father's grasps, and it made me want more in life. For once I felt empowered to be more than a scared little girl just trying to survive. For the first time in my life, I wanted to plan a future for myself. I was becoming more confident and my newfound strength of character was pushing me to fight for what I want. The boys had opened that door for me but seemed not to notice how I was no longer the weak little thing they rescued. I was more now, there is this new part of me that is ready for a fight.

Ineed to get out of here. Being here feels like I am trapped again. (7

I take out my phone and scroll until I see his name.

Devaro Ramano. (!

I click his name and lift the phone to my ear, my hands shaking with nerves. He might not be the best person to ask for help but my options

are limited. I didn't know anyone else to call for help, and he and I were

thankfully on the same side right now. Chapter 45

"Hello, Miss Emma." He says and I smile. "Mr. Ramano" I say in greeting. He laughs. "You can call me Devaro. What can I do for you?"

"Can you send someone to pick me up? I need to get out of here." I say.)

"absolutely. Can you be ready in half an hour?" He asks. "I will come for you myself."

"Yes. I'll be ready." I say. "Good. See you soon." I hang up and let out a shaky breath. (7

and I need space. I am so grateful for the boys taking me in and loving me, but love is more than protecting. It's about being equal and sharing everything with each other. These boys have never loved like

that I just

for the closet in my room and quickly pack all my things. I need to be quick so that the boys can't try and stop me. They are going to hurt because of this, but for once I need to live for myself. I need to do something because I feel it's right. This is as much for me as

grab my bag and rush from my room but I listen carefully for where the boys are. I slowly make my way down the stairs and I

her do this. She is putting her life in danger for a turf war. It's not worth it! I can't believe my father has convinced her that she could

we try to protect her the further she will want to run

in pain for so long. We just want to give her a better life now. One where

she feels like a prisoner!" Leo's

on to her the quicker we will lose her." Jayden says, speaking for the first time since we were in

ours." Asher says in finality slamming his hand

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what he's saying. He is claiming me as if I'm theirs to. keep, but I won't be someone's property ever again. If they wanted me to be their girlfriend then that

hands and walk right toward

for you to lock away and keep hidden.

"Where are you going?" Asher growls out stepping closer to me. I take a step back and

I expected when I was free of my father. You have built a wall of protection around me, but a fortress is

pull it out and read another message from Devaro. "I need to go," I say and I

after me. I will come to you when I'm ready."

head for the front door. and grabs my arm the same moment my hand grips the

dark memories

hell are you going Emma?" He asks tightening his hold

let her go!" Leo yells but Asher isn't

on me tightens and I wince from the slight pain building beneath his hold.

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