The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2606

Victoria was anxious, her nerves frayed to their breaking point.

She nudged at Elton, desperate for some reassurance. barely above a whisper.

“You alright?” she asked, her voice

Elton managed a wry smile. “As alright as one can be, sitting here chatting with you, which means I’m in one piece. Just got a good whack with a baseball bat-didn’t even draw blood. Missed a chance, though. These thugs have got some nerve, setting up a trap for us and the police.”

Balfour remained silent, deep in thought, trying to figure out how they could increase their chances of escaping. He knew they couldn’t just sit around waiting for doom. He had faith his s grandparents would come for him; after all, they always had his back. But he had no illusions about the kidnappers sitting quietly by. Every second they spent here, the danger amplified.

“Mr. Lewis, they didn’t blindfold you, did they?”

Elton shook his head. “No, they just tied my hands and feet. Kid, you need me to look for something?”

the room. He was as set on getting them out as they were. No matter how fast the police. might arrive, it wouldn’t beat the kidnappers making their move. Since they’d been thrown in

you to check if

was in shambles, reminiscent of an abandoned farmhouse. There was only one door, but behind them was a large

iron wires.

everything he observed to

plan? They seem to be all around

didn’t believe they would try

guard. Mr. Lewis, since you weren’t blindfolded,

in the van, there were three, and I saw another two when they shoved me in

“There was j

the next room, so they’re really not taking us seriously. When they left me and Victoria here, they only left one guy to

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up with a spark of hope. “So it’s just six of them. If that’s the case, there might be