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“We can’t waste any more time,” Kyle said impatiently.

“We can’t be impulsive—the cost is too high,” Dave countered.

Kyle’s readiness deflated as if he suddenly remembered the danger Finn was in. “Dave you’re the leader here. Tell us what we should do.”

“We google the address. Then we do a reconnaissance of the area, then stake out the address. We wait until after dark then we go in. We have no proof that he is the one who took your son, but it’s the only lead we have at this point and a pretty solid one. And no guarantee he has your son there. He could be holding him anywhere.”

Kyle began to pace, his energy practically bouncing off the walls. “Were you ever going to fill your family in on this blackmail attempt?” Kyle asked his father.

James didn’t reply.

“Did it ever occur to you that your decision to keep this information hidden from your family could put us in danger? We could have taken extra steps to keep ourselves safe.”

A muscle in his jaw twitched as he replied, “I never even considered that my silence could harm my family.”

Kyle’s lips drew back in a snarl, “Of course you didn’t. You’re the king of our dynasty, why would you even think to include us in any decisions?”

“Enough!” his father rebuked Kyle vehemently.

“Fuck you! You’re no longer the ruler, I will say whatever I damn well please in my own house. Your selfishness may have just cost my son his life!” Kyle’s voice broke and he buried his face in his hands.

Ella had to force herself not to go to him. She knew it wouldn’t be welcome, he had to handle this in his own way. She respected him enough to give him the space that he needed, but her heart broke for him.

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Dave was calling the shots and currently he along with Kyle, Ella, and Chaz, were parked down the road from the suspect’s house, waiting for the cover of darkness. The house was isolated, the closest neighbor a half mile down the road. Kyle lowered his binoculars for the thousandth time and leaned his head back against the seat. He reached for Ella’s hand and held it; she squeezed in silent support.

Kyle appreciated Ella’s quiet strength and calm demeanor more than she would ever know. Zero drama, he felt bathed in her love and didn’t think he could have kept his sanity thus far without her. His entire world had turned on a dime and he felt stranded in the middle of the ocean.Finn.Please let us find him safe and sound.

Shortly after dusk Dave said, “Everyone ready to rock and roll?”

“Ready as we’ll ever be,” Kyle said. The plan was that Chaz, Dave and Kyle would do a preliminary exploration of the property and see if they could gain access inside. They were hoping they’d get lucky and be able to see inside the house and locate Finn. Dave and Chaz were armed, and they were counting on the surprise element working in their favor.

Ella was a nervous wreck as she watched the three men in their black clothes disappear from her sight. She turned on the radio, anything to distract herself. Kyle had left his cell with her in case the kidnapper tried to reach out again. Everything that she loved the most was on the line. She didn’t think she could go on if she lost those two Bennett boys.

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Dave silently motioned Kyle over to where he was standing. He had a clear view of what appeared to be the living room. There was a big screen television on with a cartoon playing. Dave pointed at the TV then gave a thumbs up sign and Kyle nodded. Kyle closed his eyes in relief. Now he was certain that Finn was in there. He jerked his head toward the back of the house and Dave knew to follow him.

There was a walk out cellar door that had been padlocked, but they had come prepared. Chaz pulled out a pair of wire cutters and snapped the rusty lock. Now they had to open the old metal door silently, without giving themselves away. It creaked loudly when Kyle tried it, Dave held up his hand for him to stop. Kyle’s heart was racing, and his hands were clammy, terrified of making a fatal mistake. Kyle signaled to Chaz to try lifting one end at the same time as he lifted the other to minimize the noise. Every sound was magnified but it was a definite improvement.

Dave pointed to himself and Chaz and indicated that they were going to enter through the cellar and that Kyle should stay outside. Kyle nodded his understanding. They slid through the opening and disappeared. Kyle, not about to sit it out, went to explore other entry options. By standing on an air conditioning unit he was able to see into a room at the back of the house. It was a bedroom. He saw Lindsey bent over, reaching for something from inside a closet. His heart pounded.

He heard Finn before he saw him, calling out for Lindsey as he entered the room. Kyle almost collapsed with relief. Finn appeared to be fine. He was smiling at Lindsey, although he looked tired, he didn’t appear to be frightened.

Lindsey apparently finding what she had come for, straightened then took ahold of Finn’s hand and led him out of the room. She glanced back in and Kyle froze, then she turned the light out and shut the door behind her. Fate had just smiled upon him.

The screen was latched but Kyle’s pocketknife cut easily across it. He pulled himself up and through the window dangling halfway in and out. It was a tight fit and he wiggled himself slowly through the opening. There was a slight thud when he hit the floor and he cringed. Crouching down behind the bed he stayed there until enough time had passed that he was sure he hadn’t given himself away.

He put his ear to the door straining to hear anything. He could make out the sound of the TV and a male voice talking, but not the actual conversation. He cracked the door and silently inched his way down the long hallway. When he was halfway there, he stopped when the living room came into view. He could see Lindsey; she was sitting on a sectional sofa facing the television set with her back to him. He assumed Finn was sitting next to her, hidden by the couch. He wished that he could communicate his location to Dave but unfortunately, he was on his own.

Finn jumped up from the couch and rubbed his eyes with balled up fists, his exhaustion obvious. This enraged Kyle and made him want to kill. His adrenalin was making him feel twitchy and he knew it could lead to him fucking up if he wasn’t careful. Taking several deep steadying breaths, he prayed that Finn wouldn’t spot him. He dared not move to bring any attention to himself. It was damn near impossible to remain still with his heart pounding out of his chest, but he willed himself into submission.

“I want to go home now Lindsey,” Finn said. Kyle could hear him clearly.

“I know but your dad asked me to keep you overnight remember?”

“But why?”

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