Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 824

Chapter 824

He'd do it.

But what could I possibly give him when I had nothing?

"Well, stop wasting time and bury me already," I said, sounding almost bored. Fear wasn't something I felt anymore-not after everything I'd been through.

"Cole, you've seen it yourself-there's nothing here," I added, my voice steady. "Hayden told me he left something in this spot, and that's why I kept quiet. But guess what? He fooled me too." I let out a bitter laugh, hoping it sounded convincing- This was my only shot-to make Cole believe Hayden had played me, just like everyone else. If he bought it, maybe he'd stop digging and forget about Yara entirely.

"Don't try that crap on me," Cole snapped, narrowing his eyes. "You two are cunning. I know you're hiding something."

One of his goons cut in hesitantly. "Uh, sir? Maybe we should keep digging? Could be deeper."

I rolled my eyes. Genius idea.

"Then get moving!" Cole barked, yanking me closer to the grave as his men started digging again.

They kept at it, going deeper until the pit was practically a crater. But eventually, even they had to admit defeat. "There's... really nothing here," one guy mumbled hesitantly.

Without hesitation, Cole raised his leg and kicked him square in the chest, sending him sprawling into the pit.

rot down there!" Cole roared, his

his eyes found me again. I

1. on.

deliberate nod, his lips curling into a dark smile. "Not talking, huh? Fine.

me-Hayden once using Lena as a bargaining

a calm tone. "He's already working with you! He kidnapped my best friend, for crying out loud. And you still don't trust

and sharp, the sound echoing like some kind of villain's

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I thought you two were inseparable. Turns out, you don't even

Then it hit me he wasn't talking about

me something

me. If Xander wasn't Hayden, it meant Hayden wasn't under Cole's control-and, more importantly, he wasn't the one who'd taken Lena. "And Hayden? Where is he?" I asked,

blade. "Want to find out? Hand over the

games. I

I didn't respond, Cole straightened and motioned to

arm roughly, yanking me forward so

I snapped, jerking free. "I

me but released his