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!”

took off in the opposite direction

gotta teach you a lesson.

long, both were close

the whoosh of air as he closed in behind them.

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

I might go easy on ya. But if I

and though they were slowing down, they

were getting closer to the main road, the glimmer of hope shining just ahead. Victoria bit her lip so hard she tasted blood.

“Come on-

at their defiance; unruly kids needed to be disciplined. He picked up the

that fell like pearls from a snapped string. Why, when hope was finally in sight, was someone else blocking their way?

washed over