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“Sure thing,” John says. “We will be just fine here. Go do your running.”
It takes a lot for me to hold back the tears as I kiss Allie on the head whispering, “I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
I run to my car and turn to head to Sydney’s. A large grocery store about thirty minutes away.
Memories of my baby’s cries as they took her away haunt the drive. Fear is in control of my every action right now and I’ll do whatever I have to in order to get my baby back and have both my daughters safe with Travis and his family.
Because I know now, with a shadow of a doubt, that I’m meant to be with Travis. Which makes me, and my daughters, Obsidians. And everyone knows that the Obsidian MC will start a war over their family.
Smiling, I feel a little lighter as I make the turn into the parking lot in front of Sydney’s. I don’t know what is about to happen to me but I know that Travis and his brothers won’t be far behind.
This whole thing is an elaborate trap to capture Travis. I know it to my very soul. Malachi is pissed that his whole operation is blown because of him and that detective. But, I have a plan of my own.
I just hope I’m brave enough to get it done.
Chapter Twenty-Three
Venom
“Well, hello there, my pretty princess,” I greet a smiling Allie when I walk through the doors of UNITY. “What are you doing out here?”
“I’m doing rounds with John, but he went to potty,” she says seriously. “We have to make sure that people are safe, you know.”
“Of course,” I say seriously. “I’m going to take Sophia her clothes so that she can take a shower. Come to the office when you’re done with your rounds so that I can cuddle you.”
“She’s not here.”
“She’s not?” I ask, ignoring the wave of fear. It’s not the first time Sophia’s had to go somewhere while I wasn’t here. I just don’t like her being out there alone is all.
“She went to the store.”
She’s always texted me before leaving. Maybe I just missed the message.
I pull out my phone but don’t see any unread messages.
“Oh, hey Mr. Montgomery,” John says as walks out of the bathroom. “Boss lady wanted me to tell you that she’s stopping at Xander’s place on the way back from to store to pick up the jacket you left.”
“She said what?” I ask, my heart stopping. “Whose house?”
“Xander’s?” he asks.
“Are you sure she said Xander’s house?” I ask slowly.
“I’m positive,” he says. “My best friend's name is Xander so I knew I wouldn’t forget it when she told me.”
“Fuck. How long ago was that?”
“Actually, come to think about it, she should have been back by now. It’s been almost two hours. How far out does this man live?”
Pulling up my messages I type one out in the family chat and hit send.
Someone has Sophia. Get to UNITY now.
Before I can shove my phone back in my pocket a message comes through from Sophia.
You have a choice. Save the woman or save the baby. You can save them both if you do it right. The bitch tried to save you by lying to me so I haven’t exactly been gentle with her. The baby, however, is left on its own somewhere in this big bad world. I will only give you one location. Simply ask. As soon as you save one, I will give you the location of the other one. However, just to let you know the risks, the baby will be dead if you don’t choose it first. Mother nature can be a bitch this time of day. Choose carefully.
I forwarded the message to my brothers.