Page 46 of The Last Ultimatum: Part 2

When the cop moved along, I just stood there, alone and unsure of what to do or where to go next.

Lachlan

Chapter 14

We stayed up late into the night working on a plan. And after that it was nearly a fend for yourself as far as sleeping arrangements went. Bravo members had rooms already that were scattered throughout the hotel, but we had three additional teams needing space to crash.

The kids were bunking in with Chelle which left that room entirely off limits. And I gave up my two queen room so Woody and Elliott could have beds after Michael claimed the living room and couches for Delta.

The remaining Echo and Charlie teams were scattered everywhere. Some were bunking with their leaders, others had creatively put dining chairs in a row to make a bed. And a small few had abandoned the penthouse to bunk with other members of Bravo.

It was like one giant slumber party.

I stood out on the balcony of the twenty-fifth floor as the others started to settle in. I couldn’t help but stare down at the building wondering what Tilly was facing inside there. It killed me knowing she was so close yet so unreachable.

From what I could tell from here there didn’t look to be much security. Hell, there hadn’t been when I’d gone inside with Bartholomew either. Maybe I could just walk in and find them and just walk right back out.

My dad was more than capable of doing that if it were possible though.

It just didn’t make sense and I was getting more frustrated just thinking about it.

“Are you okay?” Michael asked, joining me on the balcony.

“As okay as I can be.”

“I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. You’re so restrained and level-headed. I know I wasn’t when Callie and I were mating. I’m sorry we all underestimated you. Or maybe it’s a dingo thing vs a wolf.”

“I don’t know, but I don’t feel like I’m restrained or level-headed as I stand here convincing myself over and over not to just go down there and get her.”

“Sunrise will be here before you know it.”

I sighed. “I know. I keep reminding myself of that too.”

“Have you been getting much sleep lately?”

I scoffed. “Yeah, sure.”

“So, basically none, then?”

“That would be more accurate.”

As we stood talking, I looked down to see the door of the warehouse fly open and people rushing out.

“Something’s happening. Look.”

I pointed down to the door I’d walked through into the crematorium. More and more people were running out of the building. It was complete chaos.

Michael was on his phone group messaging the team leads while I rushed to wake up the others. Fortunately, no one had actually gone to sleep yet.

“What’s happening?” Woody asked.

“Looks like someone beat us to the escape plans.”

Chelle stepped out and I begged her to keep the kids. She agreed quickly. The second she did, I was heading for the door.

“Shit! Was that gunfire?” Woody yelled.

“Yeah, there’s a guy down there with a gun. He’s by the door. Looks like he’s trying to stop people from leaving,” Colin explained.

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