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.

cute stores lining the streets and a bright green tree line

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

a large entrance comes into view, as I gasp

store, as he nods and laughs at

I approach swiftly with Vincent trying his

fine to wait here?"

as he points towards

states, before jogging his way towards

their cute little faces resembling a shitzu I once had

it, they seemed pretty happy having their lunch fed to them by one of the zoo keepers - scarfing down the raw fish. "Excuse me?" I turn and gasp when

is he?! He was in his thirties I would say, wearing

for the complete experience all for free. The next

startle you, but I'm almost certain that I seen you on a missing person poster not too long ago? Only your hair wasn't so blonde!" His direct words cut through me, as I glance

Do you have a picture of

his head starts to bob up and down

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...

father has resorted to putting out

basically have a big ass

in that case - you'll be coming back with me!" The man suddenly states, reaching forward to lock his large hand around my

towards the exit

gets me out of here, Vincent won't be able to find or help me! I can't go

done to stay away, this can't be it

turn, tears brimming my eyes to find Vincent rushing towards us - his height no match for the man with a current hold

The guy threatens, failing to release me as I start to sweat in his