All Chapters of Mine Alone: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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JUST ONE NIGHT

‘Allow me to take you home, Evans.’I felt a soft palm that suddenly withheld my arm and restricted me from moving.‘What are you doing, Drake?’He looked straight into my soul and got a grip on my soft spot. My aggression melted in one blink, and all I wanted to do was stand there and keep glaring back at him.‘Let me take you in my car. Ditch the buses for once, will you?’Somehow, I gave in to his command. Somehow, I felt a need to obey him. And submit to him.I nodded and slightly smiled. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I guess my body helped me give an answer before I could choose.He led me to his car and opened the front door for me. He watched me with such an excited gaze as I slid in and sat down. He gently shut the door before walking over to the driver’s seat.He gave a soft groan as he sat beside me. He looked at me again and ignited the car’s engine.‘So, where do you wanna go first?’‘You said you were going to take me home,’ I asked, looking genuinely clueless.‘Ye

DESIRE MET

Before the tears could trickle down, he suddenly drew my jaw closer to his, then pressed his lips against mine in a kiss that wasn’t soft, wasn’t gentle, and still somehow wasn’t enough.It left a hunger behind, and that alone swallowed up the tears that had been sitting in my eyes moments ago.He lifted me onto his lap, his gaze locked into mine seeking consent without words, and I didn’t look away and I didn’t stop him either.Whatever sadness had been weighing me down twisted into something else entirely, something that felt dangerously close to desire.His hands moved with less patience now, my blouse giving way easily as he held me against him.The kisses didn’t stop, not as he moved, not even when we finally made it into the room.By the time my back hit the bed, my breathing had already lost its rhythm.“Give me your key, Evans.”His voice came lower and rougher, and I nodded, slow but certain, like my body had already made the decision before my mind could catch up.Everything

DID HE JUST PAY ME?

Lying on Drake’s chest was the safest I’ve ever felt in my life. But something still bothered me about what had just happened between us. I didn’t know his life, and he didn’t know mine. He clearly didn’t know what I was running from.Enjoy the moment, Evans.Jane’s voice echoed in my head again, and it somehow calmed me, steadying my thoughts. Just one night with a person doesn’t mean something has to begin.The next time I opened my eyes, Drake was gone, leaving a note on the bed.I made breakfast. It’s at the dining table. Take a shower, eat, and my driver will take you home. I had to rush off, the office called and I didn’t wanna wake you. I had a great night with you, Evans.I suddenly felt a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite place.The bed was ridiculously high; I carefully climbed down and headed into the shower. When I checked my phone, it was already 11 a.m. I knew I had to call Mr. Smith for missing training.“I already got the message from the boss, Evans. We’ll see tomorrow.

I'M SORRY.

“Hey, Evans, I’ve been calling and texting, yet no response. Are you ignoring me or something?”He grabbed my wrist softly while restricting me from walking through.“Please, let go, I’m late for my training.”He didn’t move. His fingers stayed wrapped around my wrist, firm enough to stop me.“You do realize I can cancel your training for today, right?”I let out a dry laugh.“Oh yeah? Then go ahead. Tell me you can also buy me while you’re at it.”That threw him off.“What?” His brows pulled together. “Evans, what are you talking about?”I yanked my hand free.“Don’t act like you don’t know.”“I don’t,” he said, his voice dropping, more serious now. “So talk to me. What did I do?”I stepped closer, anger sitting right in my chest.“Maybe when you learn the difference between a whore and a normal girl… then, maybe, I’ll talk.”He just stared at me, like he was trying to piece it together.The elevator doors slid open behind me. I didn’t wait. I brushed past him and stepped in.“Evans—

LOVERS AGAIN

The car was not yet on the highway when Drake’s hand caressed my laps like he missed that feeling for ages.His hand literally slipped from the steering wheel down to my bare laps that were made visible because of the shorts I wore that day.In an SUV truck like his, with perfectly tinted glass, I was confident in anything that might go down.He moved my jaw without my notice and sucked my lips into his mouth. His hands ripped into my blouse and found a way to pull it open.“Do you normally do it?”I asked all of a sudden in the middle of the make out.“Do what?” he asked, trying to catch his breath and licking every part of me.“Put money in the purse of any girl you bring home.”He stopped after taking a last kiss from my lips.He paused and gazed deeply into my eyes.“No, I don’t bring girls home. And yes, I’ve slept with many girls in my life, but I don’t bring them home, Evans.”“Why did you do it then?”“Put money in your bag? Evans, I care about you. Aside from the breakfast, th

GET DRESSED. I’M COMING.

“I see someone did not ruin her relationship before it even started.”Jane blurted out at first sight of me as I walked through the door.I chuckled and ended up hugging Jane so dearly. It was as though I had needed that hug for a lifetime now.Jane didn’t hesitate to hug me back. It was always a pleasure for her to give me comfort.“It’s okay, Evans. I got you, darling.”The warmth in her voice instantly settled something restless inside me.“I see our Prince Charming brought you home. You could have invited him in.”“Drake? Into our house? No, thank you.”I laughed, and she giggled beside me as we took the stairs to our room.The thought of Drake alone was enough to make my cheeks warm.I couldn’t stop thinking about him.Actually, I wasn’t going to stop thinking about him.But, not tonight and definitely not after the way he had looked at me.Not after the way he always managed to make me feel safe.We got into the room, and I immediately sat on the bed while Jane dropped beside me

I WILL FIND YOU

In less than twenty minutes, Drake knocked on the front door, and I felt the urgent need to check myself in the mirror for what had to be the hundredth time.I stared at my reflection, smoothing down the fabric of my dress as nervous butterflies danced wildly in my stomach. Jane would probably laugh at me if she saw how ridiculous I was acting. It wasn’t as though I was going on my first date.At least, not technically.But this felt different.Everything about Drake felt different.For the first time in a very long time, I found myself looking forward to something. Looking forward to someone.The knock came again.“Coming!” I called out.I took a deep breath and headed for the door.The moment I opened it, my heart skipped a beat.Drake stood there with one hand tucked into the pocket of his dark trousers. His eyes lit up the second they landed on me, and a slow smile spread across his face.For a few seconds, neither of us spoke.His gaze travelled over me with an intensity that m

SEARCH CONTINUES…

Tyler’s POVThe cigarette burned slowly between my fingers as I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.Five weeks.Five damn weeks.And Evans had disappeared without leaving a single trace behind.The glowing ember reflected against the glass as I took another drag.Somewhere out there she was hiding, probably convincing herself she had won.Probably sleeping peacefully.Probably believing she was finally free.A bitter smile spread across my face.Nobody walked away from me.Nobody.Behind me, a chair scraped against the floor.Perry shifted uncomfortably.I glanced over my shoulder.The old man sat exactly where my men had left him.Tired and hungry. Yet somehow still stubborn.“You look terrible.”Perry ignored me.I expected nothing less.The man had spent weeks refusing to cooperate despite knowing how easily this could end.All he had to do was tell me where his daughter was.Simple.Instead, he chose suffering. Anyway, somehow I feel he doesn’t tr

I KNEW ABOUT TYLER ALL ALONG

Without my knowledge, Drake drove me to his house. I hardly cared because I was absent-minded, my thoughts spinning with the possibility that Tyler might have discovered my whereabouts.I knew how dangerous he was. What if he hurt Jane or her father?It was almost 5:00 p.m., the time I was supposed to meet Mr. Smith about my original song, but it didn't matter anymore. How could I focus on my music when Tyler was closing in on me?"Hey."I slowly raised my eyelids. Drake had already opened the car door for me. He stretched out his hand, silently asking me to take it.I trusted him.I placed my hand in his, and he gently helped me out of the car. I was still wearing his jacket. The evening had grown chilly when we left the restaurant, so he had wrapped it around my shoulders before we got into the car."I've got you," he murmured softly as he caught me in his arms and guided me toward the house."Your house, huh?""Well, you looked like a frightened little puppy. I figured you'd feel s

ON WHOSE ORDERS?

Tyler's POV"Boss, I think we got a lead...""Talk, Williams."I lifted my stony face toward Williams. He was always fond of delivering information in the most cinematic way possible."One of the men... the digital researchers found a lead at one of the record labels in California. They searched all over New York and Phoenix, just as you instructed, but there was no facial resemblance to Evans. So, according to them, they went beyond their original assignment and started looking into other states. There was a match, but not under the name we know her by. She was registered as Claire Simon.""So you're saying this girl is my girl, but with a different name on the registry?""Uhm... Boss, not one hundred percent, but they're confident.""Williams, when I ask a goddamn question that deserves a yes or no, you give me a goddamn yes or no!"My voice echoed across the living room.I caught Williams flinch for a brief second, but he quickly steadied himself."Y-Yes, Boss. Yes, she's your girl

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