Denver stood looking at the gorgeous woman. There was such a vast difference from Lisa Klein. That girl was raised to chase the best provider but she had chosen the wrong mark. Since he opened his eyes, Raven was there, helping him. She seems to care about him. Then again, the feelings was mutual. "Raven tell me a story about you. Anything..." "What do you want to know?" She sit down but the urge was huge to keep circling the bedroom. "Your name...it's unusual." " Not really. It was the name McAllen said was pinned onto my baby blanket. He told me he found me on the doorstep of the house he once rented. He didn't know couples or had any relatives that might had a baby." " He then raised you as his own? What about the old guy on the beach? He said he was your grandfather." " The truth is even today I am not sure about that.""Why then did you accept his statement as truth?""I am curious so now I am playing a waiting game. ""What do you mean? I have the notion you are hiding thin
Denver was woried. He was about to leave this city but it's pulling him back. The very notion of skin-trade and his family's involvement has him very uneasy. "Park here then both of you wait." Denver climbed from the taxi. His left hand hold firmly onto the money. He looked around noticing the drunkards and just about anyone wrong in this area. The phone in his pocket start to vibrate. Quickly taking it out he recoginsed the number. "Where is Bella? I have the money." "Walk towards the shop with the yellow door." Denver looked around but can't see anyone suspiciously looking his way. He really should leave this city until he fully understand what was going on. He briefly looked back towards the taxi but he can't see either Greg or Raven. He square his shoulders walking towards the shop. He lived in this city but apparently he had blinders on. As he reach the door someone step outside.As he step aside he suddenly felt the burn in his side. The briefcase was pulled from his finge
Eight months...Denver is in disguise as he enters the locker room of the team. He had been waiting for this moment. The team was in the finals thinking they are the heroes of the day. Well he will make sure they go down in flames. He has discovered this men being owned by his family, they are corrupt and rotten to the bone.As he enters the locker room he still recall being humiliate by them. He still holds onto the fifty dollor from Billy-Bob and the hunderd from Jason Clarke. They had enjoyed what they did to him. "Where is my lucky bottle?" Jason was furious. He was nervous since he arrived here. After what Lisa told him and then disappearing he feels it on his skin there was trouble. The itching just seem to get worse. "I want my fucking bottle."Denver step closer and make a show of removing it from his locker. The men laughed. Slipping back into the shadows so to speak Denver was staging his revenge. It had taken time to separate the bad apples from the team.Leaving the locker
"Denver, where are you?" Raven looked across the empty beach. They had been here together for almost two weeks. It was quickly clear he was in a strange mood that's why she gave him his space. Her own truth was she wasn't sure what her status with him was. He just appeared grabbing her away from Ariel Simone. "Denver..." she whispered more for her own benefit. The truth was there wasn't many females in her life so she taught herself along the way. Currently she truly could use advice but who do she asked. Her eyes finally noticed him getting out of the ocean. He really looked different then the coma guy she took liberties with. She just instinctively knew he would wake up from her almost intimate touch. She found it curious that he as yet didn't tease or confront her about her inappropriate actions. She was startled by the vibrating of her cell phone. The only person who are able to track her movements were McAllen. She expressly told him not to contact her. She don't know where sh
"Move..." "What do you want?" "Don't question me. Just do what I am telling you." The gun was pointed directly at his head. Denver was concerned about Raven. She was still unconscious. He was furious with himself. His fine hearing has dropped him in trouble. He start to realize that maybe he should go for a full body scan."I am not leaving her behind." "You should be more concern about your own safety." "Fuck you." Denver walked towards Raven. He feels for a pulse. Picking her up into his arms he start to walk in the direction the mask guy wants. His eyes searching for a possible way to escape. The SUV was park in the darken alley. The mask man opened the back door. Denver placed Raven in the back before climbing inside. "She needs a doctor." He keeps holding her hand."She will be fine.""You are not a doctor.""Stop whining about the bitch." the man glared at him through the rearview mirror. "Why don't you consider running or rather jumped from the vehicle?""Why should I?""C
"Raven where are you?" Denver start the vehicle while bleeding from his leg. He feels anxious wanting to get away. The passenger door opened and she slowly climbed inside. "You are shot too?" He was openly worried. "Just drive. We need to get away from here. I know it makes more sense to wait but I don't want to Denver." "I agree." Denver pulled away hearing the sirens coming closer fast. He feels like passing out but he just grit on his teeth. He just keeps on driving as fast and far away from the crash site. A road appeared in front of him. Without thinking twice he took it.Eliza stood motionless just looking at her driver. The blood was still streaming down the side of his head. She was so angry. In the past she wouldn't have think twice shooting him. "You know the only reason you are not dead is because of your loyalty. You know I would be furious.""I am sorry miss Markovich." the man bowed his head in shame."You know who hit you?"Aiden questions from the corner of the ho
"What am I looking at?" He questioned himself. His eyes focus again on the two individual scenarios of counting money. He felt a serious kind of uneasiness within himself. "I need to talk to Raven." His eyes searching for her but he realized he was still in his present past. He looked forward again seeing the still tearful Lisa. It was now clear she was begging him to help her. He tried moving forward but felt a hand on his shoulder. He look back into his own face. He watch himself shook his head. Just looking he search his mind what it could mean. The truth was just in his mind...if he interfere he would change his past.He looked back at Lisa; she certainly wasn't the girl he thought he was dating. He noticed a piece of paper where she was also looking at. Curious what was written on it. He search for a way into the locker room but know he must wait. "Lisa..." Jason step closer to her. She instantly flinch trying to get away from him. His arm reach out and pulled her closer. He p
Denver found his way from underneath the house in the middle of nowhere. Just in time to see the helicopter taking to the sky. He quickly but carefully making his way to the front of the building. Going inside but already knowing that Raven was taken. An deep irritation was starting to build within him. He looked around the place. Frowning when he understood it now looks normal. "Everything seem to be an illusion of sorts." Turning around he went outside closing the door behind him. The vehicle's tires was slashed. Shrugging his shoulders he start to walk towards the road. The moon's light was weak but manageable.As he had lost track of time the approaching vehicle startled him. A quick decision not to run and hide makes he keep on walking. The vehicle stop beside him."Denver..."He looked to see who the driver was. Now just standing where he was he looked at the man saying he was his uncle."What are you doing out here""Taking a walk." he answered brusque."Get in. I will take y
Denver and Raven looked at the older woman. It was clear they need to convince her they are honorable in their intent.“What do you need to know that would convinced you to help us” Denver asked reaching for Raven’s hand.“Who are you really?” she asked flatly.“My name is Denver Ricardo. I always thought I was a certain type of person. Then there was suddenly these people entering my life. I am very wealthy. I understand you are the guardian of lost people. I can help you with immediate effect.”“No one can truly leave this city. I have tried.” Moon Dark said sounding anxious in remembering.”“This town was built on lies and deceit. Just like you I want to leave but I want my whole family. Please help us.”“Mother, I promise the girl will be safe. My son has already plotted the perfect escape. We can take you all along but at first, we need the girl.”“Hello, you fools?” McAllen giggles when he noticed the collective was looking at him.“McAllen, name your price.” Vincent Saint-Clair
Ricardo Saint-Claire was alive with various activities. Knowing what to do, they walked aimlessly around waiting for the correct moment. Their eyes and attention was sharply focused. These actions will tell if they will survive as a family,Raven just allowed people to carry her forward. At the end of the street, she found herself alone. She knew Denver has blend into the background.Then suddenly a crowd of people mingled past her. The side alley men was checking her out but she didn’t pay them much attention.“Follow me,” one of the man suddenly whispered.“Excuse me!” Startled she looked around. Amongst the crowd of people only strangers, intently she searched with her eyes. She catches sight of a woman who definitely appeared to look like she was focused on her. She wonders why the woman seemed familiar.The core of her instinct tells her she was the one that has spoken. The woman was at the end of another street, looking straight at her, waiting for her to follow.“Who are you? A
Two years...Denver and Raven walked towards the Hotel Ricardo Saint-Claire. They both has a hard look about them. Since the abduction of their children; they had becone the errand boys for one crazy man.Denver hold tightly onto the briefcase. He briefly looked at Raven. They no longer feel the need to talk. Both found a way to connect with each other."Hello sir. I have reserved the room for you." The hotel manager eagerly walked ahead of them. Once they reach the private room the man unlocked the door."I will be waiting just outside sir."Denver only nods his head before stepping inside. Raven followed and closed the door behind them."What took you so long?" McAllen who was in constant contact with them through computers looked very displeased.Denver said nothing but just opened and placed the briefcase infront of the computer. He looked at the man who can't seem to control his giggling."You have done well. Okay asked that fool just outside the door to bring it to me. It's goin
"Where is the other man?" Denver repeat his question."He is sleeping permanently." Aiden said gleefully."Okay."Denver carefully avoid looking at Raven."Sit down Aiden. I want to finish. Since the whole structure was drastically change; I want to know my truth. Hopefully we won't be seeing each other ever again." Vincent said icy.Aiden makes sure Raven sits down beside him. He suddenly realized he was learning their truths which will also expose his own dealings. He lookef at the man who he was let to believe was his nephew. This whole story was a mess. Each road only seemed to broken down ahead before starting a new path."Are you all ready?" Vincent has his hand close to the palm reader.Ever one just nods there head.Denver moved to place his hand down first. Raven quickly followed before either Vincent or Aiden could move.Once the final four men joined Denver smiled."Are you ready son?""Yes daddy." "What's going on?" Vincent was alarmed. It was clear he was no longer in con
"Leo what's happening? I was cut from the line." Raven asked urgently. They promised to work as a team. She refuse to lost Denver again."We will send you the feed mommy."Raven can feel in her body something swift in the air. She start to circle the upstairs bedroom. She had managed to slip in there when she followed the man that looked like her dead father in law."Leo...""Be careful mommy. We senses an intruder.""Is it here in the mansion or with you?" Raven sounded worried."We are protected mommy." Lea explained.Raven suddenly become quiet. She carefully looked around in the bedroom. It had belonged to Cathy Cole Ricardo when she was a teenager.While looking for a way to protect herself; she had found the girl's crawl space. Without waiting for confirmation about the intruder; she start to move.Aiden Cole slipped from the room. It had taken careful reaching before Vincent managed to stop the order. He knew the Saint-Claire family had more dark secrets but he was very curious
"Six months...six days and six hours." Denver talked into his microphone."I am also in position." answered Raven. " I have eyes on the twins.""That is good. I am going to approach the mansion now.""Be careful. We don't know what trap she might have set. ""I know. That's one devious woman." Denver looked at the estate across from where he stood. He has been keeping a sharp eye on that building. He looked at his outfit. Dressed smartly in the most expensive suit he could find on short noticed. He check his mental state...once he thought himself a loser and a fool. But he had discovered there was more than one type of truth.He walked back towards his car and climbed inside. He discovered his children was smart and just as devious. His son; Leo had told him to blend into the background. He feels proud wearing the suit he had picked and ordered. The black sport car was also his idea.Once he started the car it simmers into visibility. While he was being transported back to his past to
"Denver; open your eyes." the voice calls beside him. He looked puzzled trying to see who was calling him. It was clear the fool didn't realized his eyes was opened.He tries to get loose from the shackles but it took a moment before he understood his body was in reality motionless."Will you focus." the male voice said behind him."Where are you?" he forced his lips to move."I am behind you.""Why don't you help me?" He asked with growing frustration."I already helped you. This you must do on your own. You don't focus. Look around you.""I am." he said annoyed."No you are not. Look around. You are not tied to that wall.""Danny..." he heard his name.Denver moved his body. He nearly fell flat on his face before he understood he was free with movement. He quickly looked around until he saw her."Lisa..." he kneel beside her naked body. She feels cold and it was clear the sexual damage that was done to her body."I don't want to live anymore. " she whispered brokenly."What do you w
Denver stood looking at the girl he always thought was the most beautiful girl in the world. He briefly looked at his hand. The throbbing was less intense. He quietly wonders if he had worn the ring earlier; might he was noticed what was really gling on. He knows the girl in front of him will also disappear since he had watch her leave this world."Danny..." Lisa stood looking over the lake. The water was calm."Why did you ask me to come here? It's not like we move in the same social circles.""Please...don't judge me with who I am friends with." She still looked away from him.Denver decided to be quiet. He knows he was walking in the footsteps of the past. His reality and her current one was different. He stood beside her waiting until she was ready to talk."You are Denver Ricardo. That's your true name?" she questions sounding uncertain."What a curious way to ask me. You know that's my name.""I am just making sure. I heard a urban myth telling a story about your name." She fina
Denver placed his open palm on the palm reader. He watched Raven following him. The twins joined hands placing theirs on the palm reader. The monitors seemed to pulled them into a kind of vortex. They saw each other being pulled into different directions. It was quickly clear tthat no one has a choice. Denver suddenly made his appearance in the house on Rumble's Corner. He found himself standing in front of the door. He knew he just need to step through back into his past. He looked back but the only thing he noticed was the curtains moving from the house just across from his."Why are you just standing there boy?" His father suddenly stood in the now opened door. He looked displeased."I am coming." he looked back. Everything seemed the same but it's not. Taking a deep breath. "Might as well find out what this was all about." he told himself."Where have you been Denver," Daniel Ricardo looked very annoyed. "I am sorry. But why are you angry?""You really dare to ask me that quest