Page 88 of Chasing Sarah

She’s going to be devastated.

The temperature in my blood drops to frigid depths. How am I going to tell her?Whatdo I tell her?

I’m not fully aware of how the rest of our conversation goes. I know I respond but everything seems to go in one ear and out the other.

“What are we going to do about Sarah? She’s going to go apeshit when I tell her.”

She’s unpredictable on agoodday. When she finds out the person who is essentially her sister is missing… I don’t know what will happen.

“I don’t know, Rhys. Her reaction doesn’t fucking concern me right now.” The bottle of whiskey I didn’t know he was holding is lifted to his lips and he takes a long swig.

He barks an order for me to round up the men who were stationed in the area she was in.

I exhale and move to squeeze his shoulder before doing just that.

* * *

In all the years I’ve known Declan, I’ve never witnessed him likethis.The bloodthirst radiating off him is fucking terrifying.

He disemboweled the men who were unable stop Paige before she was abducted. Their insides were scattered across the floor, blood covering nearly every square inch of the basement cellar.

Since the Russians essentially run the human trafficking trade throughout the world, we are on very limited time to find out when and where an auction will be taking place. Unless you’re on a list of interested buyers, it’s nearly impossible to get that information. My phone pings with a message from Sarah.

The weight of shame and guilt sit heavy. The threat of my chest caving in is suffocating. I will tell her. Just… not right now. I need time to be able to tell her that we have a plan. That we’ll get her back.

“Sir.” My attention is pulled to the young soldier who is a genius at hacking.

“What did you find?” I plop down on the closest seat and move beside him. His screen is overwhelming. Web pages and programs I know nothing about light up every pixel.

“There is word of an auction happening in Mexico.” He shows me what he’s found. Slowly, he scrolls, and I read the supposed location and the promise of a large quantity being offered.

My insides twist in disgust.

“Good work.” I squeeze his shoulder and make my way to Declan.

* * *

Declan asked me to bring Jackie after remembering a conversation he had with her regarding Paige. She admitted to knowing she would be abducted and transported to Mexico as soon as possible.

We were able to confirm an auction is taking place in Tijuana. It’s being hosted by the cartel, and our team was about to get Declan on the list.

We’re set to fly out in just a few hours via private plane.

The time has come for me to tell Sarah.

When I step inside the penthouse, I’m greeted by loud music blaring from the hidden speakers in the living room.

Sarah stands in front of the stove. Her hips sway side to side with the music. Her blonde hair is bundled on the top of her head.

Sensing me, she spins and offers me a warm smile. My heart plummets to my feet.

Here goes nothing.

I shut off the music, the entire space falls into silence. Sarah’s posture changes and her expression becomes wary.

“Is everything okay?”

Lowering my head, I rub a hand along the back of my neck. “I need to tell you something. Come sit with me.” I gesture to the couch.

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