The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2618

Balfour’s grip on Victoria’s wrist tightened as he lowered his hand from her mouth.

“Man, you kids sure know how to book it. Come on, back to the house with me.”

Monkey was flipping a switchblade in his hand, not at all intimidated by these two. He was confident he could drag them back if he had to.

Balfour kept squeezing Victoria’s wrist, a silent reminder of his presence.

“What’s the matter, kitten? Cat got your tongue? Heh, next time I will make some noise, give you a real scare, how about that? Now, be a good girl and come back with me, okay?”

“Three, two, one-”

That was the rhythm Balfour was using to count down on Victoria’s wrist, and when the count was over, he suddenly yelled, “Run!”

direction from Monkey,

things, aren’t ya? Looks like I gotta teach you a lesson.

both were close

Monkey was fast, and Victoria could feel the whoosh of air as he

her shoulder just kept pushing forward, praying for a miracle,

up nice and easy, and I might go easy on

every step, and though they were slowing down, they dared not stop, knowing that to stop would mean they’d

hope shining just ahead. Victoria bit

“Come on-

kids needed to be disciplined. He picked

path. Victoria couldn’t hold back the tears that fell like pearls from a snapped string. Why, when hope was finally in sight, was someone else blocking their way? Why was

washed over