The Woods {Kaylor}

Kingsley.

Kill me.

Taylor's pov:

My eyes look towards the window to see tall buildings and apartments. Most of them seem to be abraded and crumbled

"There were a few conflicts between other clans here and there. Nothing we can't handle" The guard next to me says

I don't bother to pay attention to him as I try my best to memorize the area so I can use it later

"I wouldn't even try if I were you" he speaks again and I sigh

"Try what?" I act dumb

"Memorizing the place" he states knowingly "This place is a whole lot different at night"

"I've been here before you know" I roll my eyes at him

He smirks "Sassy you are. But it's true that you haven't been here in a while.." He leans in "At least that's what I hear from your dad"

I raise my brows at him

"He likes to rant a lot. We guys try to keep it to ourselves when we hear him but it's the subject of a lot of our best conversations" he winks before facing the front again

"Oh..wait..how is the city different at night?" I ask curiously

"Scavengers" he answers "Those night owls take anyone who seems defenseless. They'll steal everything you have including your life" he says seriously "They've never been a problem until recently..I think they're becoming more desperate" he finishes before the car comes to a full stop

Dad's eyes find mine in the rear view mirror letting me know he had been trying to listen "Everybody out" he commands

"What's your name?" I ask the guard quickly

"Kingsley" He answers just as fast while stepping out not letting me get a second look

I furrow my brows as I watch the brunette

"Taylor" I hear dad's voice making me turn my head away from the guard. I quietly get out and follow him towards the large building. Multiple guards are lined up near the front with heavy weapons and armor. At least I know I'll be safe here.

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Karlie's pov:

"Should I poke her again?" A boy's voice says

"No I think she's waking up. Kar"

I finally open my eyes to see Cara and Colton hovering over me. A pain in my chest makes me wince

"I pulled this out of your chest" She holds up the small, black dart before setting it back down "It must've killed your heart rate. Who shot you?" She asks as she helps me up

"Taylor's dad" I answer slowly

"Wow. Good luck with getting his blessing" she snorts

I ignore it "How long have I been out?" I ask as I head for my bedroom

Cara and Colton follow as well as Bear and Shadow

"A couple of hours" she answers

"Ya we couldn't wake you up for forever" Colton says in a rough voice

"Ya so why are you here Colton? Also, please close your eyes" I order as I strip myself of my bloody shirt

He covers his eyes with his hands

"Well your message said Taylor was sick and he was worried. By the way, it'd be great if you could fill me in on what the hell is happening" Cara says seriously

I slip on a thick jacket over my clean shirt "Tay's dad barged in, shot me, and took Taylor. Colton you can look now even though I knew you already were" I tie my black combat boots on "I'm going to go get her" I sigh as I stand up from the bed

Cara laughs "No you aren't. Not without a plan" she says seriously

I roll my eyes "I don't have time for a plan Cara" I push past her

"What if I said I already had one made?" She asks

I stare between her and Colton

He shrugs at me

"I just thought of it" she says after a second of silence

I stare at her skeptically

"At least hear me out" she suggests

I cross my arms "Fine. But if there is any risk..any risk at all that one of us will die I'm not doing it. I have to get Taylor back" I say firmly

"I know you love sick human being. Also, I know what's wrong with her."

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How would you feel about a duology? Not with this book though sadly. Got a new character in play here. Btw, that pic is for pure pleasure. Have a good week!
-Rachel:)