Protected by Kelli Walker

Author:Kelli Walker [Walker, Kelli]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bookify.shop
Published: 2018-05-02T16:00:00+00:00

Alicia

I saw Ryder hit the floor as Langley’s eyes panned up towards mine. He was looking straight at me. His eyes connected with mine. My entire body shivered as tears welled in my eyes. How had he found us? I thought we were being so careful. Was it because I went back into town that day? Was it because I demanded my own things?

Was Ryder immobile on the floor because of me?

The crowbar fell from his hand and he started down the hallway. I scooted towards the back of the closet, tucking myself into the corner. I pulled my knees to my chest as my eyes connected with my phone at the other side of my closet. The call was still counting up. Charting the minutes that had passed.

Was someone coming?

Did they know I was in trouble?

Tears were streaming down my cheeks. I could hear Ryder groaning and heaving as soft footsteps padded into the room. I kept chanting to myself. Praying silently in my head out to any god that could hear me. I had no idea of Ryder was dead, but I prayed for his safety. I prayed he was still breathing and that the police or someone would show up before Langley carried me out of here. I prayed to a God I didn’t believe in and bargained with the only thing I had.

My life.

If taking me spared Ryder, then I would gladly do it.

I was out of options. I didn’t know what to do. Ryder wasn’t coming after him and no one knew we were out here struggling to keep ourselves alive. I buried my face in my knees and began to sob, unable to control my emotions any longer. Keeping myself quiet was useless anyway. He knew where I was. Where I was hiding. And the worst part was the only thing I could think about was Ryder.

I was about to be taken by my ex, and all I could think about was him.

I thought back to the last moment I saw him. His graduation day. How strong and confident he looked in his green and yellow gown. He wore the school colors proudly that day and showcased a pride I’d never witnessed before. His cap was donning his head and his eyes kept searching for me. Scanning the stadium to find me sitting there. Wondering if I had come to see him.

I could remember him walking across that stage. How happy he seemed. His smile was broad-- and one of the few times I’d ever seen him smile that big. His eyes sparkled and his shoulders were rolled back, and when he took his diploma from the principal of the school and shook his hand I stood to my feet and yelled out his name.

And that was the last time I saw him.

That was the last time our eyes connected.

He whipped his head in the direction of my voice and held his diploma in the air. I wanted to rush him. To throw my arms around him and tell him how absolutely proud I was of him.

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