Legacy: A Dark Secret Society Reverse Harem (Empire Book 2) by Sheridan Anne

Author:Sheridan Anne [Anne, Sheridan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-03-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

OAKLEY

Twenty-four days left.

Fuck.

Every single morning I get to wake up and spend another day surviving is a blessing, but when that little clock goes off inside my mind, I’m reminded just how much time I don’t have.

In the grand scheme of things, twenty-four days is quite a lot. I could do plenty of things in that time, like somehow escape these guys I’ve been slowly falling for and find a way to save my dad. But it’s been days since I got out of that prison, and I’m not even an inch closer to saving myself. Though having said that, it’s also been days since Joe shoved my unconscious body into the back of a car, and the boys aren’t any closer to finding out who was behind that, either.

It’s just after ten when I finally roll my ass out of bed and make my way into the bathroom. Zade got up and left ages ago, something I’m starting to notice has become routine for him. It’s not as though he’s going to come right out and say it, but it’s pretty damn obvious it’s his way of avoiding me.

I’ve left him alone these past few days, not pushing him too much in the hopes he might loosen the reins a little. While the whole living situation has become calmer, he’s not stupid. If anything, he’s tightened the metaphorical collar around my throat. He comes to bed now and just stares at the ceiling, not daring to fall asleep before I do. I haven’t pried for any more information like I did that first night, and he hasn’t attempted to offer me anything either. It’s like two perfect strangers sleeping in the same bed.

Lifting my gaze to the bathroom mirror, I wipe away the tear that sits on my cheek. It’s the same every morning. Every time another day ticks by, and I find myself having to scrub a line from the mental tally that haunts me, the tears start to flow. Most of the time, I can pull myself together and put on a brave face for the guys, but I know they see my pain—especially Easton. He’s so observant. Dalton and Sawyer can see it too, but I don’t think they really grasp just how much it’s weighing down on my shoulders.

I’m running out of time, and my desperation is starting to suffocate me.

After quickly brushing my teeth, I glance over Dalton’s shirt hanging low around my knees, making sure it’s clean enough to spend another day in. Zade still hasn’t returned my clothes.

Grabbing the brush, I start working on my hair and realize just how bad it is. My soft blonde curls are messy and dry, and considering I haven’t slathered bleach through them since leaving Missouri, my roots are a hot mess.

Realizing there’s not a lot I can do about it now, I make my way out to the main part of the penthouse, hearing the familiar sound of weights in the home gym. Dalton stands by the elevator, looking as though he plans on spending his morning shooting some hoops.

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