Shadows In Durango

Chapter 113

*****Vincent's POV*****

I barely hang up the phone before I'm back pacing in the office again, hating the feeling of being out of control in any situation let alone one involving Sofia!

Ashton that piece of shit from her past - had been here in town for who only knows how long, and I didn't even know anything about it!

I felt like a fucking fool!

The thought of him worming his way back in to her life behind my back makes my stomach churn, my fists clenching so hard that my nails begin to bite into my palms.

I can't believe I didn't know about him sooner, when Daryl had been the one to show him around at school and Emma also knew that he was here...

I was slightly annoyed that Emma also hadn't told me about this crucial information sooner, but I also knew that it wasn't a deliberate mistake on her part.

I was just extremely on edge with the whole thing and this addition to the story didn't help me in the slightest.

Sofia had been carrying this weight, hiding it from me, while I was too wrapped up in my own guilt dealing with her father and his demands behind her back.

She didn't think she could approach me to tell me about this, because I foolishly gave her that impression, and that was what hurt me most.

Fuck!

Emma's worried sobs fill the room, and Reid's quiet words of comfort try to calm her down, but I can't focus on them right now.

My mind is already ten steps ahead, trying to figure out my next move in a variety of different scenarios.

try and sneak into the school, but it's the weekend, and who knows if he'll even get

was slipping away... and I

about this guy, let alone where in town to find him. It would

needed it before

missed now?" I turn to find my father entering the room,

get his file for an address." I explain, praying with each second

to come pick her up? I wouldn't waste your time looking for her if she doesn't actually want to be found son..." He begins to rabble a whole lot of bullshit, as the anger spikes from within

can even respond, Emma is the first to speak out at this, surprising me. "Definitely not! She hates him! She was terrified when she found out he had moved to town, he would be the last person she would call to pick

agreeing with her statement, as my father only sighs

just a stupid girl from school that I had a crush on, but to me - she was much

felt this way about anyone

years, he still viewed me as an idiotic child at the best of times... giving me relationship advice when I handle a whole lot worse

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life, involving myself in his shitty crimes since the mere age of fourteen, that he would have some respect for my choices

kid anymore and I know what I'm

I hear you... you'll find her soon enough so stop stressing out so much, I was trying to help." He laughs, attempting to bring humour

conversation can progress any further, my phone begins to ring, as I practically lunge at it seeing Daryl's name flash up on the

to him only hours ago but right now I needed his help with getting Sofia back - that was my top

the room around me falls silent, the three of them perking up to know what would happen

wait for five for him to disappear before rushing in to the office... every cabinet was locked but I eventually found a sticky note with the office

on, moving swiftly to grab a notepad and pen expecting

he was new and they hadn't added him on yet." Daryl continues, as I suddenly slam a hand down on the desk causing Emma to almost fall out

FIND HIS ADDRESS OR NOT? TELL ME IT?!" I rage,

him on the system, registered previously to an address in California, but when I clicked through his notes I found something saying 'pending paperwork' with a listing for residency at Sunburst lane but the only thing is, it didn't have a specific number." He concludes, as I scribble down Sunburst and drop the pen

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