In that minute, Matthew leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on some point in the distance as he replayed Rayna and Judas' conversation in his mind. He was resonating with their words, his intuition picking up on the undercurrents of tension and urgency that had flowed beneath their exchange.As he wondered if he could intervene, a spark of curiosity ignited within him. But it was quickly followed by a more primal urge - a desire to take action, to insert himself into the situation and shape its outcome. Matthew's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities and scenarios.Just as he was pondering his next move, he heard Judas's voice, soft and urgent, drifting from the other room. "We must act quickly, Rayna," Judas said, his voice lowered to a whisper. Matthew's ears perked up, his interest piqued. Who was Judas talking to? And what did they need to act quickly about? Matthew's curiosity was now fully aroused, and he found himself leaning forward, his ears straining to pick
As they discussed, Tyler's eyes suddenly darted towards the entrance, his gaze locking onto a figure walking in. He nudged Matthew discreetly, his eyes never leaving the newcomer.Matthew followed Tyler's gaze, his eyes widening as he spotted Rayna walking towards them. Her eyes seemed to be fixed on them, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.Matthew's instincts kicked in, his mind racing with possibilities. "Could Rayna be stalking us?" he asked, his voice low and cautious.Tyler's expression turned serious, his voice steady. "Yes, she can," he replied, his eyes never leaving Rayna's face. "We need to be careful, Matthew. We don't know what she's capable of."Matthew's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "Let's attack her," he said, his voice low and menacing.But Tyler's expression turned cautious, his voice determined. "No, let's leave," he said, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. "This place is not safe for us. We don't know what Rayna is capable of, and we can't take
Tyler stood up from his seat, his eyes scanning the room as he began to pace back and forth. His mind was racing with thoughts and ideas, and he needed to move to process them. "Matthew, can you help us?" Tyler asked, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Matthew, his eyes locked onto his.Matthew looked up, a hint of confusion on his face. "What do you mean, Tyler?" Matthew replied, his voice tinged with curiosity. He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees, as he waited for Tyler to elaborate.Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving Matthew's face. "I mean, can you use your resources to help us track down Judas and Rayna?" Tyler asked, his voice clear and concise. "We need all the help we can get if we're going to take them down."Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto Matthew's. "You have to be our bait to Judas and Rayna," Tyler answered, his voice low and serious.Sanya's eyes widened in surprise, her brow furrowed in concern. "How?" s
"This is beyond what we thought," Alex replied, his voice filled with surprise and a hint of concern. He looked at Tyler, his eyes wide with alarm. "Judas is escalating things faster than we anticipated."Tyler's face was set in a determined expression, his eyes narrowed in thought. "We need Matthew's response," Tyler said, his voice low and muttered, as if he was thinking out loud.Alex paced around the room, his footsteps echoing off the walls. He was deep in thought, trying to process the latest development and come up with a plan to counter Judas's move. The air in the room was thick with tension, and the silence was oppressive, punctuated only by Alex's footsteps."Judas is overstepping his boundaries," Alex said, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Tyler and Sanya. "We need to take a stand and show him that we won't be intimidated."Tyler's eyes narrowed, his expression thoughtful. He was considering Alex's words, weighing their options.But before
Matthew's heart pounded in his chest, its rhythmic beat echoing through his entire being. A sense of trepidation washed over him, settling heavy in the pit of his stomach. The air seemed to thicken around him, heavy with an unspoken tension that threatened to suffocate him.Judas's eyes glinted with a knowing spark, a hint of mischief that made Matthew's skin crawl. His smile grew wider, his lips curling up into a sly, knowing grin. The atmosphere around them grew increasingly oppressive, weighted with an anticipation that seemed to vibrate through every molecule.The door to the room burst open, and Tyler, Sanya, and Alex stormed in, their faces set in determined expressions. The sudden intrusion caught Judas off guard, and his eyes widened in shock, his smile faltering. For a moment, he seemed frozen, his mind reeling as he realized he had been outmaneuvered.The air in the room seemed to shift, the balance of power suddenly tilting in favor of the newcomers. The tension was palpabl
Chapter oneThird person POVTyler took fast and impatient strode towards his car. Some soldiers stood at attention, and saluted at him immediately they saw him."Welcome, General" they greeted in unison.Tyler simply nodded in response. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, then sighed with a relieved smile."I can't wait to reunite with my family. I'm finally done with the war. I've missed them so much, and these three years have been hell without them," he said to no one in particular, but one of the soldiers replied to him anyway."Yeah, it's been a long time, General" the soldier chipped in. "Don't forget to call us if you need our help; we're always at your service, General," the soldiers nodded in agreement. Tyler reached forward and held the soldier's shoulder, squeezed it reassuringly and nodded his head. Before getting into the car, he waved at them, then ordered the driver to drive off.*****Arianna rushed inside the house, sweating profusely. She glanced at her daughter
Chapter 2"Get me information on the Wilson family and where they've taken my wife. I need it within the next 30 minutes," Tyler instructed. "I'll begin right away, sir," the receiver responded before Tyler ended the call. He then moved closer to his teary-eyed daughter, and embraced her tenderly.*****Arianna was forcefully laid on a hospital bed, struggling to get down, but the Wilson's guards weren't offering any assistance. They handcuffed her hands to the bed."Let go of me!" she yelled."Lower your voice if you don't want me to shut you up," the butler threatened with a frown.Anyone would be scared out of their wits staring at the butler's deep frown, the long scar above his left eyebrow gave him a scarier look, but Arianna wasn't fazed - all she wanted was to be set free."Please let me go, I need to get out of here," she pleaded, but as expected all her pleas fell on deaf ears."You aren't leaving here until you donate your cornea. I'm not even sure it'll be possible for yo
Chapter Three "Why the hell are you so afraid of him? Why are you apologizing to him as if he's an important person?" The butler raised his brows as he looked around with confusion obviously washed over his face. "Why do you feel the need to do that?" he asked, his eyes darting about for answers. There was silence as tension consumed the atmosphere, until one of the guards cleared his throat quietly and spoke."Butler Leo" the guard called. "This man isn't someone you would want to talk to in such manner, I'd watch my tone if I were you" he advised, hinting on the importance and authority of Tyler.The guard's advise doesn't seem to sit well with the butler, and instead of heeding the advise, he lashed out on the guard."Just shut up, you swine!" he chided the guard. "He is nothing but a liar. I don't know what you've heard about him, but trust me on this, he isn't who you people think he is. Whatever it was that you heard about him are nothing but lies. He is just some poor idiot w