Forbidden Shado novel Chapter 86

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Vincent’s POV

“Are you two coming inside or what? We both snap our heads around to find Reid leaning out of the front door – hand outstretched with his palm facing upwards as though we were both idiots for waiting outside for this long….

“Where are the girls?” I ask, knowing that I was far too worked up over my father’s texts to deal with them both in this moment, fearing that I wouldn’t be able to hide my concern for much longer

“Upstairs… why? What’s gotten

tten into you two?! Held drags on in suspicion, needing to know what was going on as Daryl locks his car and we decide to eventually go in.

Reid continues to stare between us both, clearly sensing a thickening tension but chooses to remain quiet to wait for an explanation.

I brush

Past

him without a word, heading straight for the kitchen, before I grab a bottle of whisky and three glasses, placing them

out on the countertop.

r and divvy out the drinks.

I spin the cap as the other two join me, all taking a seat around the central island before I pour

“A lot has happened in the past couple of days since I’ve been gone, say to Reid, my voice low but firm, letting him know that this wasn’t some casual catch–up or joke.

“Will you two just hurry up and tell me what the hell is going on?” questions, as I take a moment to swing back some of the burning alcohol to help ease my mind.

Leaning forward with my elbows placed on the counter, taking a second to figure out where to even start, I tell him:

“It’s Sofia’s dad,” I finally mutter, “He’s not just some random guy. Hes apparently connected… to my father.” I swallow the lump my throat, with the situation feeling all the more real after saying it but loud.

Reid raises an eyebrow, clearly confused. “What’s the deal with her Dad anyway? Daryl told me that she ran away from home but that’s all I know… Reid squints at me, reminding me that he had only barely been in the loop with Sofias scenario thus far.

After all, they didn’t exactly start off on the best foot…

Daryl steps in to help, his voice tense. “Frazier Hammond, Sofia’s dad is one of Vincent’s father’s associates. They’ve been working together. Sofia left home because he wanted to marry her off for cast after her mother died. She’s been on the run ever since but he doesn’t seem to be quitting looking for her! Daryl briefs him, as I chench my fists hearing him speak about Sofias situation.

This whole scenario quite literally couldn’t have gotten any worse than it has….

“Yeah, and now my father knows that she’s here with me and could very easily tell him if he felt like it… I grit out, now regretting even involving him at all.

I’ll have to call him, attempt to straighten this mess out in the best possible way…

“Does she know? Reid asks, as Daryl and I instantly shake our heads

Sofia’s dad is somehow involved with

Reid blinks, processing the information, his face slowly darkening. “Wait… so her dad your family’s business? What is the fucking chances of that?!” Reid throws his hands up and states.

I nod in agreement. “Yeah, but my father works with assholes from around the country so her father fits the mold… and from what my father just found out, Frazier’s been looking for her for a while now. She’s been put out as a missing person and now, my father’s

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demanding to talk to me about it. I breathe out heavily before standing from my current position.

“Daryl will fill you in on the rest, I’m going to go in the office to call him… I don’t want to hold off for too long incase he makes a dumb decision!” I decide, as they both offer me pitiful looks and watch me exit the kitchen

I make my way down the hall, each step feeling heavier than the last As much as I hate dealing with my father, avoiding this conversation will only make things worse.

The office door croaks slightly as 1 push it open, stepping into the dimly lit a close the door behind me, shutting out any

muffled sounds from around the house,

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I take a breath, trying to keep my voice steady. “We need to talk about this shit.” I state, showing him that I meant business,

There’s a pause next on his end, and I can almost feel his tension radiating through the phone. “Yeah, I bet we do. So, you’re shacked up with Frazier Hammond’s runaway daughter? What the hell are you thinking, son? Do you know how long he’s been scouring this country looking for her? He must be worried sick and yet here I have my own son hiding her out on my own fucking property!” His tone grows louder towards the end, immediately setting me off.

“I didn’t know who she was at first,” I admit, pacing the room now. “But he’s not exactly father of the year is he?! He only wants to marry her to some older guy for cash! I won’t allow it and I don’t care what it means for your business with him either! If he’s really

He scoffs. “Well, to put it simply, her daddy’s been looking for her and anything beyond that really isn’t mine of your concern! And trust me, Fraziers not the kind of man to let something like this go, he finds out you’re involved then he and his sons will come looking for you. He may just be an idiot that does my dirty work sometimes, but he’s sure as hell persistent I’ll give him that! You’ve put yourself in the middle of a shitstorm here, Vincent. My father concludes, as my eyes narrow at the threats.