Page 32 of Relentless Queen
“Yeah, man. We found her. Meet us at 78 Peachtree Lane.” I say, hanging up, climbing into the car. Turning toward Stone, “Let’s go get our girl.”
Chapter Seventeen
ALUXIS
I’ve stayed in my room for most of today to avoid everyone. The pain meds helped, but I still feel like death. Is this what my parents felt? I hope whoever this secret admirer is keeps their word and gets me out of this house of horrors. I’m lying here deep in thought when my door swings open.
“Good. You’re up.” Claire says, hands on her hips, looking at me with disgust in her eyes.
“I’m heading into work and working a double. The boys are having a party so keep your ass in this room, understood?” She looks at me with narrowed eyes.
“I understand.” I say as she walks out, slamming my door.
The phone vibrates under my pillow. I pull it out, opening the message up.
Jo: “Lux. Babe is that you?”
Me: Jo?
Jo: Babe. It’s really you. I miss you. Where the fuck are you?
Me: It’s a long story. How did you get this number?
Jo: I had a package delivered this morning and when I opened it, there was a phone with a note that said to text this number so I could talk to you.
Me: I can’t wait to see you, Jo.
Jo: I missed you so much, babe. I thought you forgot about me.
Me: Never.
I start to cry as we text back and forth. I fill her in on everything and she is ready to come rescue me herself. Just as I’m about to send the address, a text comes through.
?: We are on the way. Hold tight, Little Light.
Me: Who’s we?
?: Don’t freak out
?: My brothers and I
Me: What the fuck do you mean?
My heart rate starts to pick up as I re-read the text.
?: Don’t panic, breathe. It’s not what you're thinking.
Me: Attachment Received
Me: Stone?
?: Hi Babygirl
?: We will explain when we get there. Are you safe?
Me: Um. I think so.
?: Good. Stay that way. See you soon
