in threes
chapter 70

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Aler’s POV

As I search the farm with Jace,

Jace, the urgency in my veins intensifies with each passing second. The darkness engulfs us,making it difficult to see beyond a few feet. We move cautiously, our senses heightened, aware thatdanger lurks in every shadow….

“Keep

p your guard up, Jace,” I whisper, my voice barely audible. Jace nods, his grip tightening on thehammer he holds as I grip my gun….

We make our way through the overgrown grass, scanning the surroundings for any sign of Tommyor Holden. I can feel my muscles tense as they coil up like springs, ready to react at a moment’snotice…

Suddenly, a faint sound catches my attention, coming from the farm house….

Bingo!

both rush town

I look to Jace who eyes me with a smirk, as we both rush towards the dark, dirty building onceagain. We step through the creaky front door, before pausing–hearing yet another creak comingfrom above us.

Somebody’s in here….

I motion with my hand for face to follow behind me, as we move steadily up the steps- attempting tobe as quiet as possible in our execution.

Our footsteps echo through the silent house as we ascend the staircase, our senses on high alert.The sound of a muffled shuffle guides us towards one of the rooms on the second floor. Holding mybreath, I push the door open, revealing a dimly moon lit space filled with dusty furniture…..

There, in the corner of the room, I spot a figure huddled and trembling. It’s Holden, his eyes widewith fear as he realizes we’ve found him – as he e

His attempt to hide proves futile against our determined pursuit, as I tum to face and laugh at histrembling physique…

“Holden, it’s over,” I say firmly, my voice cutting through the tension.

Jace moves closer, his presence reinforcing our authority

“Just let us go home! We’ve gone too far, we know! We won’t come back again dude!” Holdenreasons, his hands up and covering his face in surrender.

Jace swiftly moves forward, securing Holden’s hands with zip ties as I keep my gun trained on him-sending spasms of fear into his body.

We can’t risk him posing a threat or escaping… not when we’ve still to replace the other one too!

Once Holden is restrained, lace hauls him up to his feet as 1 scan the room for any other signs ofimmediate danger.

Satisfied that it’s secure, I turn my attention back to him…

“Where’s Tommy?” I demand, my voice commanding. Holden hesitates at first, his lips trembling,before finally relenting.

“… I don’t know he ran off, he stammers, his voice laced with anxiety. “He… he said he hadunfinished business with Charlotte and Anna. He… he didn’t tell me anything else.” Holdencontinues to eye the gun, the sweat gathering on his forehead as he speaks.

My jaw tightens at his response. Tommy’s twisted obsession with revenge has taken a dangeroustum. Lottie and Anna’s safety becomes even more paramount in my mind.

“Jace, bring Holden down to the car and I’ll look for Tommy,” I instruct, my tone leaving no room forargument. “Make sure he doesn’t escape.” I tell him, knowing he wouldn’t let that happenanyway….

I lead the way back downstairs, towards the front exit, gun in hand with a burning rage bubblinginside me.

Tommy’s the one 1 want… he’s the one I’ve always wanted to get my hands on this whole time… hedoesn’t get to walk out of this!

I take a few steps forward, before freezing instantly eyes widening when I hear a loud noise soundout throughout the air…

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It’s a scream, distant but piercing. My heart lurches, recognizing that it’s Lottie and Anna in thedirection of the car.

Fear surges through me, propelling me forward with a renewed sense of urgency as I take off in adesperate sprint…

As I navigate through the darkness, guided by the echoes of Lottie’s screams, a flicker of movementcatches my eye. I freeze, holding my breath. It’s a figure emerging from the shadows–a silhouettethat I recognize all too well.

Fucking Greg!

I instantly reach out and grab him by the collar, his eyes holding a panic as he flaps in my hold…

“What the fuck is going on? Why are you running?!” I rage, beginning to lose my shit completely as Istare down at the blundering idiot currently held in my grasp.

“He… Tom… that guy is insane Alex! He fucking dragged me out of the car, tried to cut my throatwith loose glass from the floor… he smashed up all of my shit – everything! He’s nuts! Completelylost it! Greg blunders in my hold, before 1 toss him aside – bored of his bubbling.

I continue on towards the car, nearing the vehicle before hearing the sound of a window beingsmashed – followed by more screams.

My heart pounds in my chest as I sprint towards the car, fueled by adrenaline and the desperateneed to protect Lottie and Anna. As I reach the vehicle, a chilling sight greets me–a shatteredwindow and the sounds of terrified cries coming from inside.

Without hesitation, my eyes scan the chaotic scene. Lottie and Anna huddle together, their facesstreaked with tears, their bodies trembling with fear. And there, towering over them with a derangedexpression, is Tommy as he attempts to drag them out of the car….

“Get the fuck away from them, Tommy! I roar, my voice filled with fury. He turns to face me, atwisted smile playing on his lips which causes me to grab him and haul him completely out of thevehicle….

His eyes glimmer with madness, confirming the depth of his descent as I waste no time onsmashing my gun down on his skull

With a forceful blow, the butt of my gun collides with Tommy skull, causing him to stagger back,momentarily dazed. Blood trickles down his face, mingling with the sweat of his twisteddetermination. He wipes his head, a crazed laughter bubbling from his lips.

“You think you can stop me, Alex? He taunts, his voice dripping with malice. “Lock me up? Ill getback out eventually, and I come straight back for her… I won’t stop until she’s ruined!” Tommy spitsat my feet, showing his distaste.

Anger courses through my veins, fueling my every move. I lunge forward, delivering a swift punchto Tommy’s jaw, causing him to fall back. The taste of vengeance is within reach, and I refuse to lethim escape the consequences of his actions.

Blow after blow lands on Tommy’s body and face, each strike driven by a potent mix of anger and adesperate need to protect those I hold dear.

He won’t dare take Lottie from me – ever!

In the midst of our violent struggle, a new presence emerges from the darkness.

Jace rushes towards us, his eyes wide with alarm. His arrival provides the distraction I need. I seizethe opportunity, delivering a final blow–a devastating uppercut to Tommy’s jaw followed by a lefthook to his skull

His body crumples on the ground with a grunt, unconscious and defeated, but I don’t stop there..

Breathing heavily, I continue to throw hits into his limp body, faintly hearing people screaming forme to stop.

Jace roughly pulls me back, as I breathe heavily and want to smash anything in my path. I standback, surveying the scene before me – Tammy’s blood covered face – his breathing light but stillthere.

“He doesn’t deserve death Alex… a li

life locked up is better for this mutt!” lace comments, as I seethe down at him.

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I turn back to the car, as Lottie and Anna cling to each other inside the driver side door still open.Their eyes fill with a mix of relief and horror at the sight before them.

Jace swiftly moves to secure Tommy, binding his hands and wrists with zip ties just as he had donewith Holden.

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With both of our assailants now incapacitated, we can finally breathe a sigh of temporary relief…but this isn’t over… not yet!

“Help me drag him!” Jace motions with his hand, as I allow for my body to go into overdrive –moving to take a hold of his limp figure–pulling him across the dirt towards the trunk of the car.

On the count of three, we haul him inside, closing the lid to secure him in there until further notice…

“Where’s the other one?” I suddenly question, looking around, before lace nods towards the car,

“I put him in the back, he’s knocked out.” Jace updates me as I nod briefly–sighing as myadrenaline rush begins to decline….

I turn my attention to Lottie and Anna, approaching them with a mixture of tenderness and concern.I lean in and wrap my arms around them, holding them close, silently reassuring them that they areboth safe now.

I hear rustling, which causes me to tense again, turning to replace that it’s only Greg approaching

Fucking idiotic Greg… running away from screaming females like a pussy!

“What do you want?” I grumble, as he shuffles from foot to foot–seeming embarrassed by hisprevious actions.

“A lift home!” He mumbles, as I roll my eyes, and tell him to hurry up and get in.

Just as I am about to start the car, everyone crushed inside, headlights appear in the distance – asI groan and throw my head back.

If this is the damn cops already…

But soon enough, I am relieved to see three of my men exit the vehicle – rushing over to my side–studying the smashed glass from my driver window.

“We came as quick as we could Alex! One of them sighs, as I nod.

“I have them both… just someone take Greg back home.” I roll my eyes, as my men chuckle,gesturing for Greg to follow them back to the other car – allowing Anna the extra seat beside lace inthe back.

We did it… it’s almost over…

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EJ Kincaid

This has been crazy but it’s almost over.

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