CHAPTER 97
JAX POV
None of us got any sleep last night. We were driving around for hours trying to figure out where Madison might be staying. Trying to find out if she knew where Skylar was.
I even tried calling her and turning on the charm to get her to come to our house, but her phone is turned off. That’s why Lucas couldn’t find where she was.
If her phone was on then he could get her exact location, but that wasn’t even working.
I walked into the kitchen to get a coffee and Lucas was sitting at the island doing something on the computer.
“Any luck at all?” I asked.
“No. If Madison is staying in the city then it’s not in a hotel. We know that she’d only go for 5-star accommodation. But she’s not registered at any hotel in the city.”
“What about a fake name? That’s what we do whenever we go out of town.” I said.
“I’ve tried that. I hacked into their systems to get a look at her registration because they all ask for ID. None of the photos match any of the guests.”
“So, it’s true.” William said, walking into the kitchen. And I stood up straight as soon as I saw him.
“What the hell are you doing here?” Lucas asked.
“Joseph called me last night and said that you three raided his house. Messed up his daughter pretty well.” William said.
“So?” I asked.
“All of this for that fucking little tramp you’ve got living here?” William asked. And I slammed my mug on the counter so hard that it broke.
I turned to face him with malice in my eyes.
No one calls Skylar a tramp.
“Dad. This is none of your business.” Lucas said.
“It is when you start going after business associates of mine.” William said.
“I thought he didn’t want to do business with you. That’s why you sent us to go and rough him up.” Lucas said.
William let out a loud sigh and he took his jacket off and placed it over the back of one of the chairs.
“Well, that’s changed. So, I would like to know what the fuck you were thinking by charging in his house last night and beating his daughter?” William asked.
“You already know why. Joseph would have told you.” Lucas said.
“Right. Because of Skylar. Well, you’re gonna have to get over that. And you better make things right with Joseph. Or I will make sure that your lives aren’t worth living. And if you ever do find your little girlfriend then she won’t have anything to come home to.” William said.
Harry then walked into the room behind William and leaned on the doorway, crossing his arms across his chest.
“I think we get the point. You can leave now.” Harry said.
“Don’t forget that this is my house you’re living in. For free. I pay for everything and you do as I say.” William said, turning around to look at Harry.
“I haven’t forgotten. If you want us to leave then all you have to do is say so. But then you’ll have to find other guys that are as well trained as us to do all of your dirty work.” Harry said.
William turned around to pick up his jacket and he started walking out of the room.
“Make it right with Joseph. Do whatever you have to do. Otherwise you three will be my next target.” William said. And he walked out of the room and left the house.
Harry walked into the room and got a coffee and I sat at the kitchen island trying to think of something that we could do that we hadn’t thought of yet.
“Your dad’s pretty pissed.” Harry said.
“He’ll get over it. And no, we’re not apologizing to Joseph or Grace.” Lucas said.
“Good. I wouldn’t be able to bring myself to do that.” I said.
My phone started ringing and I pulled it out of my pocket but it was a blocked number so I ignored it and put it on the counter.
I went back to looking at the computer and Lucas was looking at all vacation rental properties to see if Madison popped up on any of them.
“Where else can we look?” Harry asked.
“I don’t know. I’ve been going through all of this crap all night.” Lucas said.
Harry stood at the counter, looking out the window at the training room down the back of the yard.
That’s where he and Skylar spent most of their time together. And I just wanted to sit here and see what else we could try to do to locate her.
The mood in the house was definitely different.
We weren’t a big party house or anything like that. But everything just seemed so much worse this morning.
Almost like none of us had anything to live for anymore. I’m not sure about the guys, but it was starting to drive me crazy.
We had one mission now and we couldn’t even do that.
We promised Skylar that we would always protect her and we’ve let her down for the second time now.
How the hell are we even meant to look her in the eye again if we actually find her.
My phone started ringing again but it was another blocked number so I ignored it.
“You’re popular this morning.” Lucas said.
“I don’t know who it is. You know that I don’t answer calls from people I don’t know.” I said.
“Yeah. Hey, look at this. There’s a rental here that’s really close to Skylar’s old house. The one she lived in with her dad. It’s a vacation home. Three stories, luxury.” Lucas said.
“I guess it’s worth checking out.” Harry said.
“Everything is worth checking out at this point.” I said.
My phone started ringing again and I grabbed it to see that it was another blocked number.
“Just fucking answer it.” Harry snapped.
“What!” I answered.
“Jax. Jax, is that you?” Skylar asked.
“Oh my god. Skylar.” I said.
Harry and Lucas both jumped when they heard her name and I put the phone on speaker.
“Is it really you?” Harry asked.
“Yeah. You guys need to help me. I’m chained up. I can’t get out of this room.” Skylar said.
“Do you know where?” I asked.
“Wait. I’m putting a trace on the phone now.” Lucas said.
“Skylar. Just stay on the phone. We’re gonna find you.” I said.
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