We see a number of vehicles parked outdoors an deserted warehouse, and I do know in my intestine that’s the place they’re.

We encompass the constructing, me and Nico moving into quietly, towards the again.

Quickly there are bullets speeding throughout us. I don’t care. I maintain my course, realizing my women are again there. Ready for me.

I don’t care if I get shot, so long as I get to see them once more.

28

CATARINA

That is precisely what I’ve been scared of taking place my complete life, and particularly since I’ve had Chelsea. She’s changing into an increasing number of traumatized, trembling on my lap, and I hate it.

I can’t even discuss to her, sing to her, calm her down. I mumble in opposition to the gag and eventually, Anastasia rips it off. The ache makes me gasp.

“Water,” I ask in a croak, and he or she brings me a bottle, pouring it into my mouth after which handing it to Chelsea, who drinks it greedily.

Every little thing’s high-quality till Chelsea begins to scream.

“Shh, child, it’s okay—” I begin, after which Dmitri comes out of the shadows and smacks me throughout the face. It hurts and looks like my mind is shaking in opposition to my cranium.

“Maintain her quiet or subsequent time, it will be her.”

“Chelsea,” I say. “Fairy princess. Simply maintain your religion and all the things can be okay.”

Chelsea seems at me, her brown eyes filled with tears, shaking throughout and hyperventilating.

“Papa will save us,” she says quietly, brokenly, and I nod slowly, not realizing what else to say. She quietens and sticks her thumb into her mouth, regressing, and nuzzles in opposition to my neck.

I relaxation my chin on the highest of her head and look fiercely at Dmitri.

“My husband goes to make you harm for hours,” I warn.

He scoffs however then the sound of bullets whizzing has me shouting and ducking my head so far as I can.

“Keep down, Chelsea, proper in opposition to me,” I inform her, and thank God, she listens.

Dmitri curses and runs off, however Anastasia stays proper there, trying down at me and biting her lip, smiling.

“That is when the enjoyable begins,” she says.

I squeeze my eyes shut in opposition to the screaming and the bullets and I hear a thud or two subsequent to me and I can solely hope it’s Dmitri and his males.

Lastly, there’s a hand on my shoulder and I scream.

“It’s me, kitten. It’s okay, it’s me,” Angelo says, and I burst into tears, gesturing for him to take Chelsea.

“I knew you’d come, Papa,” she whispers, and Angelo crushes her into his arms, tears rolling down his face.

He seems heartbroken, and I can relate. I’ve been so apprehensive about Chelsea. Somebody unties me and my arms fall heavy onto the bottom, having misplaced all feeling.

Angelo’s subsequent to me in a second, reluctantly giving Chelsea to Nico. He rubs my arms down, kisses alongside the aspect of my face.

Angelo picks me up, carrying me out, and when he will get me into the automobile, he braces his hand in opposition to the automobile door, breaking down in sobs.

“It’s okay,” I say softly. “Chelsea’s okay.”

“Your lip is bloody,” he says brokenly. “They harm you.”

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