Page 124 of Between Regrets and Promises

Good, is what comes to mind when I think about what Liam intends to do with it.

Dalton deserves to feel pain.

I wantrevengefor taking my girl. I want him to be sorry he ever insinuated himself into our lives.

“We’re gonna need backup. Call Hunter and have him meet us here. Donottell him why. The last thing we need is a frantic Lennon calling the police.” Liam’s coolheaded as he tucks the gun in the back of his pants. “We’ll explain once he gets here.”

Knowing he’s probably right, I call Hunter.

“Aren’t you supposed to be on your special romantic date right now?” He chuckles, but it causes my heart to drop because the time Sophie and I were supposed to spend together was stolen from us.

“Can you come to the house and help us move some furniture?” I ask, trying to keep my tone even to avoid any questions.

“Uhh…seriously?” I feel guilty for lying, but if Lennon suspects anything and calls the cops, Sophie could die.

“Yeah, we need some help, and it’s really fuckin’ important,” I snap.

He sits silently on the phone for a moment, and I hear the noise from the TV in the background fade away. “Everything okay?”

“It’s somewhat of an emergency, but I don’t want you to alert Lennon to anything that’s going on. It has to do with Sophie,” I explain carefully.

“Gonna be honest, man. You’re scaring me.” Hunter’s voice is low.

“It’s a long story. I’ll tell you as soon as you get here.” Worry coats my tone, and I don’t think it’s lost on Hunter because he tells me he’ll be here in fifteen minutes. We might need his help if we figure out where the hell Dalton’s taken her. The more people on our side, the better.

My phone vibrates, and it’s Sophie’s phone calling. With a racing heart, I put it on speaker.

“Mason!” She yells my name, and it nearly cripples me. “It’s a trap! Stay away.Please!” She lets out a blood-curdling scream after a loud slapping sound echoes.

“Stupid bitch.” I can hear Dalton’s voice in the background, and my blood boils.

“Soph!” I shout.

“Hiiiii,” Dalton singsongs. “Mason. I’m gonna have so much fun playing with your girlfriend before I kill her. Probably as much fun as you had when you killed my brother. Let’s play a little game, shall we…?”

Hearing her hysterics and sobs in the background nearly brings me to my knees. “Don’t you dare touch her!”

“I’ve already told you once before, we’re not playing by your rules. You’re not in control here.I am,” he spits out. “My game is very simple. Every time you don’t listen, Sophie gets hurt. It’s up to you…” he taunts, and I see red.

“When I find you, I’m gonna make sure you?—”

The call ends before I can finish my sentence. I slam my fist into the wall and let out a deep groan. Instantly, my knuckles throb, and I want to find him and beat the fuck out of him. I’m so livid and don’t know what to do as my world spirals out of control.

Dalton

Mmm…she tastes as good as she looks. I’m almost sad she won’t be around long for me to play with her little pussy longer.

My fingers fly over the screen as I hold my breath, afraid I’ll scream and otherwise lose my shit.

Mason

Stay away from her. I mean it…

Dalton

I can’t help myself…spreading her blood around and licking it off her is just too good. Fuck, she likes it too. She’s a kinky whore.

Mason

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