Shadows In Durango

Chapter 78

*****Sofia's POV*****

I felt like I was on the edge of my seat waiting for Vincent to choose a game for us knowing that the consequences could result in me having to strip down bare naked if I were to lose...

But the thrill still remained, enjoying every second of him chasing and teasing me more than I had expected to...

We both sat and ate our food which went down a treat, the service being flawless amongst other pros about the place. I had ordered the fluffy French toast and Vincent had gone for a burger with hand cut fries which he was close to finishing. "Is yours good?" I question, as he nods back with a mouth full of food to say yes which causes me to giggle.

It doesn't take us long before we finish up eating, as Vincent pays the bill swiftly as I thank him for taking me out to lunch.

"Oh don't thank me yet, the day isn't even over yet doll!" Vincent smirks, before standing up to his full height - reaching a hand out for me to join him.

I get up, taking his hand and feeling suddenly thankful for how care free my life felt whenever I was spending time with him... it was a feeling I had longed for and to finally not feel scared, for that alone I would be eternally grateful to him. "Where to next? Didn't you say that you had another meeting thing on today?" I ponder, as we thank the staff kindly and head out onto the busy street.

"I have people handling that one, I should be all yours!" Vincent winks down at me, interlocking his fingers with mine as I allow him to lead me to our next destination.

So far, this had been the best decision I had ever made to travel here with him for a few days - to take a chance. He was showing me how playful and considerate he could be - shocking me at this point since him and Daryl seemed to have fully switched roles!

"It's not far." He comments, looking around every so often to check his surroundings.

I wonder why he keeps doing that? He almost seems, paranoid?

"Is everything ok? You seem on edge?" I call it for what it seems, genuinely concerned for him as he just laughs me off.

"Yeah I'm good, you don't have to worry." Is all he says, as I sigh slightly and decide just to take in the surroundings on our walk.

part of the city was busy, with cute stores lining the streets and a bright

checking for cars before we hurry over towards the other side, making me curious as to where we were going - maybe a

comes into view, as I gasp and beam from ear to

feel like a kid in a candy store, as he nods and laughs at me - greeting the

sea lions, I approach swiftly with Vincent

going to use the bathroom before we walk around, are you fine to wait here?" Vincent

he points towards where the

be a second, don't move." He states, before jogging his way towards the door, leaving me to

puppy's, with their cute little

to them by one of the zoo keepers - scarfing down the raw fish. "Excuse me?" I

is he?! He was in his thirties I would

where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for

almost certain that I seen you on a missing person poster not too long ago? Only your hair wasn't so blonde!" His

poster? Do you have a picture of it?" I blunder, laughing nervously and trying to

guy studies me carefully, before his head starts to

you, I would remember because you were real pretty and I had wondered why you were missing! It was up at one of the bus stations I was at! If I remember right though, the family was also handing out a pretty decent reward for your return..." He trails off thoughtfully, his tone

This cannot be happening...

to putting out a

basically have a big ass target

coming back with me!" The man suddenly states, reaching forward to lock his large hand around my wrist as I instinctively attempt to shake him

as the man attempts to drag me towards the exit in which we had just entered the zoo

to find or help me! I can't go back

I have done to stay away, this can't be

my eyes to find Vincent rushing towards us - his height no match for the man

the damn cops!" The guy threatens, failing to release me as I start to