She buries her face into her hands, and I crawl onto the bed with her. Wrapping my arms around her shaking shoulders, I pull her into my body while I rub her back.
Her sobbing fills the room, and my chest tightens. The world thinks she no longer exists. I’m not sure if that’s what they had planned or if that was just what they wanted me to think. Either way, I’m going to find out.
LAIKYN
The pain isn’t asbad as it was last time I opened my eyes, but I still feel sluggish and weak. I’m warm, something hard pressed against me.
Opening my eyes to the dimly lit room, I blink a few times before I realize it’s Tyson in bed with me. His arms curled around my body. Taking a quick look around, I see Ryat has left us alone.
I snuggle into my husband and close my eyes once more, trying to keep the tears at bay. I didn’t think I’d ever see him again. Or anyone, for that matter. I’m flooded with emotions. I sniff, burying my face into his T-shirt, hoping I don’t wake him, but when I feel his lips on my forehead, I know I’ve done just that. “You’re okay, little darling,” his soft voice says.
It’s like a dam, breaking and I can’t hold the tears back anymore.
“I’ve got you,” he whispers. “I’m here.”
“You … found me,” I choke out.
How did he find me? How did he save me? I was sure I was going to die. Or pray that Luke would just kill me. I couldn’t live a life without Tyson. I wouldn’t want to know a life without being his wife. Even if that’s all I am for the rest of my life, that’s enough for me. His Lady.
“I would have never stopped looking, Lake,” he assures me. “Never.”
“Thank you,” I whisper, swallowing the knot in my throat.
“Don’t thank me, little darling. It’s my job to protect you and I failed you. I’m the one who’s sorry.” His chest vibrates against my cheek at his words. “It’ll never happen again.”
I lift my face from his shirt, and his baby-blue eyes meet mine. He cups my wet cheek, and his lips gently touch mine in an innocent kiss, but it makes my breath catch. Pulling away, his eyes are back on mine. “I love you, Lake.”
“I love you.” My lips tremble as I say the words, but they’re the truth. I’m in love with this man who forced me to marry him. The only regret I have is that I wish he would have made me do it earlier in my life so I could have spent more time with him. Because even I know this isn’t over. Luke is out there looking for me, and when he realizes Tyson saved me, he’ll come after both of us. And what are the odds we both survive?
* * *
I’m sittingup in bed while Tyson sits next to it, typing away on his cell. It’s been ringing nonstop since he turned it on a couple of hours ago. I’m finally feeling better. My eyes aren’t as heavy as they were, and my head isn’t pounding as bad. Just a dull ache now, but my jaw is still sore. Tyson explained to me what had happened and that Gavin removed the brackets from my mouth. Thankfully, it didn’t damage to my teeth. They should start feeling better soon and he’s bringing in a dentist to replace the tooth that Luke removed.
Fortunately, your mouth is the fastest healing part of your body.
“Where are we?” I ask Tyson. He hasn’t offered up the information so I’m not sure if I’m allowed to know or not. I’ve lost count how many days we’ve been here. I feel like I slept through at least a few of them.
“Carnage,” he answers, his eyes meeting mine.
My eyes widen. “Tyson—”
“The Spade brothers are friends of mine, Lake,” he assures me, his eyes going back to his cell as it rings again. He answers it, and I lie back, letting out a long breath.
The Spade brothers—although not blood-related—are Lords. Well, they were once. I’m not sure if they still have a title. I’ve heard talk over the years that Carnage is where you come to die. It’s a prison of sorts. They torture you. It’s equivalent to an animal playing with its food before it eats it.
I guess I can see why Tyson brought us here. No one would have the balls to come here and check. The question is, how long do we have to hide out?
“Tyson?” Gavin asks, entering the room.
My husband looks up and nods once before ending his call. “Give us a second,” he tells Gavin who nods and exits.
I look over at Tyson. “What’s going on?” I ask him.
He sits next to me on the bed and takes my hand.
I sit up straighter. “What’s wrong?” I ask, my heart now racing. His face is a mask, hiding his true thoughts from me. I hate when he does this. “Tyson—”
“You’re pregnant,” he interrupts me.
