Forbidden Shado novel Chapter 40

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Shadows In Durango

Chapter 40-1

Sofia’s POV

My lungs burned with embarrassment as 1 felt inches from a panic attack, allowing for Vincent to actually walk me inside my apartment building.

This was so horrific and I could only begin to imagine the teasing and

ang horror I will face after

this at school.

Not only had Vincent Walker fired me tonight, but Vincent Walker now knew where I lived in the worst part of town.

I was a mere tramp compared to him and everything he had… It was chameful to even bring him in here!

“It’s going to be ok. 1 hear him breathe cut, surprising me as we clinch the steps which were verily silent.

My neighbours thankfully were nowhere to be seen outside, since after the events of tonight, I don’t think I could take much more

hassle.

“This is m–me… I stutter out, turning the last corner only to freeze and drop my belongings seeing my apartment door laying wide

open.

“W–What?” I stutter, panicked and shocked.

Vincent seem

seems to overtake me instantly, pushing himself before me as a shield, moving slowly towards the place with me close to his back – heart racing wildly in fear of what I would find.

I couldn’t catch up with the why or how my door was laying wide open, as I gasp loudly when finding my two neighbours inside and on my floor – both high on whatever they had gotten their grubby fingers on change scattered around them and the strong scent of piss filling the air.

They couldn’t even process what was going on, as they groaned and ruggled to even lift their heads, both numb and out of it.

oh no.

the drawer!” I I gasp, rushing from behind Vincent towards the place in which I had hidden my saved up money in, seeing it wide open and ransacked.

Gone…

It’s all gone…

“My money!” Choking on a sob, I drop to my knees feeling the air leave my lungs as I embarked on a heavy panic attack, feeling a weight crushing down on my rib cage.

I clutched at my chest, ending up on all fours as my vision blurred and the water dripped off of my cheeks and on to the dull floor boards beneath me.

I could hear Vincent somewhere in the background, seeming as though he was making a call to someone, as I all but prayed for the devil to appear and to drag me to hell himself.

For hell would be better than my shit show of a life here.

Long minutes passed by, as I wheezed in and out in desperation, before I felt strong hands on my sides causing me to shriek loudly in fright.

Screaming loudly, I begin to kick my legs around, feeling the person attempt to restrain me in their hold as my head pounded in a flashing panic.

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Chapter 40-1

shhhh.” I hear the masculine ice flooding whispers into my ear before slowly melting down

“Shhhh… Sofia stop it… it’s only me… shhi on to the floor with me.

Winding up in their lap with their arms securely wrapped around me I don’t have the energy left to fight back and instead I just give in and continue to cry.

I feel their hand drawing soothing circles on my back as I tremble, with their soft hushes following each motion, as my breathing began to even out and I close my eyes over.

They weren’t going to hurt me… their touch was too soft and gentle or that… I’m ok…..

-Calm

down, they are here now, I’m going to take care of it all…” I blink up through my lashes when hearing some more people enter my space, looking up to find Vincent to be the one holding me in his arms.

some commistion, before he forces my head into his chest, holding me to him and telling me to breathe and to ignore it….

I hear so

“W–What’s going on?” I whimper, as he all but hushes me once more and returns to rubbing my back.

It doesn’t take long though, before our surroundings grow silent, causing me to peak up once more.

snow.

“Ok let’s go.” Vincent comments, his face looking softer than usual as he speaks

“Where?” I whisper, as he makes a move to stand up, helping me up with him.

him.

“I’m taking you back to my house.” He confirms, to which I dont even fight h

his tone surprisingly gentle.

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We get to the bottom of the apartment building, where some of Vincent guys who I recognised from the bar

It must’ve been them that he called to help out and I had no idea where my neighbours went.

We’ve taken care of it, you can see them tomorrow when they are sober. The next speaks quietly, as Vincent doesn’t speak on that and instead turns to take my hand, pulling me towards his car.

felt numb, embarrassed, cold, tired and emotionally drained.

In seconds, the car began to blow out hot air, warming my bare legs and arms in seconds before the seat itself began to heat up too.

“What’s wrong? You’re going to be ok… Vincent’s tone breaks out into the silence as I sniffle and nod

“Head hurts.” My words come out groggy, as he stops for a second and I realise that we were at the gates to his street.

I’ll get you something to help that.” Vincent confirms, before they open to allow us through and he pulls up to his place – the same home I had stayed in only days ago after the party.

“Sofia, before we go in, I just need to know one thing and we can discuss the rest tomorrow… Vincent trails off, cutting the engine as I grow tense.

1 knew he probably had a million questions but what I feared most was that I didn’t think I would be capable of answering even half