Burn With Me

Chapter 35

Hallie

"Where'a Marcus?" I finally asked.

"He's out," was all Vin said, but it was enough. I knew what he meant.

A shiver ran down my sprain.

"Listen. I'm going to get you away from here as soon as possible. I want you to be ready. When I come for you, you don't ask questions you follow my instructions."

I nodded.

"I'm going to give your man a call. We need all the help we can get."

"I don't know how I'll ever be able to repay you, Vin."

He shook his head. "Just live."

I smiled at him.

"Here. Take this. Hide it," he said as he handed me a phone. Keep it on silent."

I nodded.

He pulled out his phone and made a call.

"You don't know me, but we've got to talk," Vin said. "My name is Vin"

I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"She's safe."

For now, I thought to myself.

Damien

I frowned. "Who are you?"

"My name is Vin."

Vin.

"Where is she?" Is she okay?"

"She's safe," he said.

For now, I thought.

"I want to talk to her," I said.

"We don't have much time."

"Please. I just need to hear her voice," I said.

There was a pause. Silence.

I waited.

"Hello?" Her wobbly voice greeted.

"Oh thank god," I finally breathed with relief.

"Damien..."

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"Yes. I'm okay," she answered.

"I'm sorry," she added, after a few moments.

I closed my eyes.

"I told you I would protect you," I said.

"I couldn't let anything happen to you or our kids."

Our kids. If only for that... it feels so good to hear her say our kids.

"Hallie..."

"I'm sorry, Damien. It would kill me if something happened to you m, Ty or Michy. I had to do it. I had to give in to what he wanted. He threatened you and everyone I love."

"You didn't trust me. You should have told me..."

"It isn't about trust Damien. You should know that I trust you the most," she pointed out.

There was a long pause.

"I'm scared, okay. I'm scared of losing you like I lost my mom. I couldn't let him kill someone I loved again."

"A part of me understands that, but damn it Hallie. You're fucking mine. It's my job to protect you and keep you safe."

"I love you, Damien," she said. "I'll come back to you. I promise."