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as chaos consumed the front lawn. Chief Carmichael held my mother as she sobbed and screamed. "Evi

eminded me. My little sister's name took me out of the trance I was in. I took in the sight of my brother. He was 5 years older, but looked a lot older with his l

t mom and the Chief. Matthew rubbed his hands down his face and looked at me. Before he could say anything a black sleek Lexus flew in the driveway. Matthew cursed under his breath. My eyebrows pinched togethe

y mother. I'd never seen him hold her like that. But what did I know? I was 14. "Evie.... Dad was in an accident." Mat

hile on duty tonight. That's why everyone is here. They are trying to figure out what happened." I didn't know what to say as shock consumed me. I knew it was bad. There was always a risk when dad went out with hi

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ck door where I knew security wasn't. I busted out of my stepfather's office. The skyrise of Ricci Enterprises loomed over me like a beast, just like its owner. I booked it towards my car that was parked a few blocks away. The sirens drew nearer. The cold New York air attempted to steal my breath away by how intense the bite was. My yellow Volkswagen bug

ers computer would bring an end to his empire. Shoving my bag in the bac

miliar face of the police chief. "Evelyn....." he leaned down to look at me i

hy we received an alert that the alarm was tripped at your dad's office and why an officer saw you running?" "You mean my step dad?" I correct

air and beard always trimmed and styled to perfection. He was the classic "silver fox," with his dark and handsome physique. To others, he seemed cool, calm, and collected. But I know the truth about

now how this is going to go, so turn off the vehicle and come with me. " I didn't bother putting up a fight. No one would have any idea what

ered our lives to know that Devil had a name and she called him dad. When shit like this happened, suddenly my mother and step father realized I existed. Instead of towing my vehicle one of the offic

ons, except me. By the time we got to the station my mother and stepfather were waiting. Great, just the welcoming community I needed. I w

around us. "I forgot my homework in the conference room." I knew it was a dumb excuse but it was believable and there would be no way to pro

need more attention drawn to us than it already has." And there it was, the stab to my heart that my mom looked at me as a delinquent. I couldn'

I knew better than to ask for my keys for Bug. Steven, the chief's son, would bring her back to me tonight. We had a system. It would all be worth it in the end. I stormed out of the station and got into Anthony's

at lightning speed as I accessed the files on the thumb drive while hacking into one of the government databases that would allow me to cross referen

and crossbones emojis before my entire computer crashed. "Fuck" I yelled slamming the

eeded something to cool down the fury in me. My mother stopped me as I

he woman with the most vibrant personality now was dull. She smiled as I approached her bed. Her long wavy chestnut hair lay over her shoulders. Her bright green eyes sparkled from the f

u stay under the radar, but know that I se

time. "I'm alright mom, I swear. I just don't like se

king sure of it. I'll be back to being the momma y

Not responding to

oaned. The next morning as I pulled into work at Zacks Crab Shack, I was stopped by a tall man in a suit after blocking me with his black suv. I took a step back. I'd seen enough action movies

sides and longer on the top. Gray started to speckle throughout his brown hair. His features were hard, but his gentle eyes held my gaze as he continued. "I'd like to discuss a potential job opportunity." I stood there awkwardly as he continued. "Unless you would like to go to

am. I am part of a special operations team where your skill set would be a huge asset not only for the team bu

u Ms. Myers. How about this, I will give you some time to think about it. Give me a call," he

alking to you soon, Ms. Myers." I just stood in the parking lot. Not knowing what to

Zack, let me off early. As I pulled into the driveway my mothe

and domineering appearance looked undisturbed by the situation in front of him. "Anthony, please do

r go and she rushed to me, engulfing me in a hug. "Why are you home early?" A deep menacing voice asked. I looked over

eds to be taken to a facility where she can receive help." My mother cried harder as he said the words. "I'm not crazy," she whispere

t going a

as he peeled my mother out of my embrace. She cried more, pleading with him to not let this happen. Strong arms wrapped around my torso as on

ier. I locked myself in here after my mother was taken. Biting my lip, I stopped pacing and dia

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