And Then There Were Four novel Chapter 67

Chapter 67: On the Road Again

Two hours.

That’s how long Kate and I had been driving and my ass was sore from our journey. I should have suggested we took my car because Kate’s small compact vehicle was not meant for long-distance journeys.

Even if I was short and petite, I had junk in my trunk and the seat was killing this cushioning.

“Are we there yet?” I asked her again after the hundredth time. Her eyes slowly narrowed as she looked at me with frustration.

“If you ask me that one more time, so help me, I will pull this car over.

Laughter erupted from my lips at her comment. She reminded me so much of my mother growing up when we went on trips. “I’m sorry. Why don’t we pull off at the next exit and take a potty break and get coffee?”

The sound of coffee made Kate’s eyes perk up, and a grin crossed her lips. “Deal, but this is the last stop, Ivy. We literally have two hours left and if you keep this up, we will never get there.”

“Two hours?” I repeated with confusion. “He’s that close?”

Opening and closing her mouth, she tilted her head and sighed, “not exactly.”

“You know I hate it when you answer with that. It lets me know that shit’s going to get more chaotic for me than just riding in your tiny ass car.

“Hey!” she snapped. “Don’t you talk bad about Black Betty. This car is a machine and will out do yours any day of the week.”

She was right. The damn car was a beautiful machine, but at the same time, it wasn’t comfortable. “Pain before beauty.”

“Damn straight, bitch,” she grinned, pulling off on the exit way headed towards a small town with one gas station and a few small diners. There wasn’t much here, but food and coffee sounded great.

“I want a last meal before I do.” I teased her as she pulled into the gas station to fill up and turned to stare at me.

“Don’t say shit like that

you’re not dying, Ivy.”

Perhaps I wasn’t actually going to die… or at least I hoped that wouldn’t be the case.

“Regardless, I need food.” I smiled at her, watching as she rolled her eyes before getting out to pump gas.

Letting my eyes wander, I took in the area two hours from the pack and admired how lush and green it was. We were high in the countryside, and the size of the small town we were in showed just how secluded life really was here.

We had only just passed through the Canadian border, and from what Damian had said before, Talon was deep within the Canadian wilderness. His animalistic instincts kept him in the forests, and my clothing was not doing anything to control the cold that bit at me.

Furrowing my brow, I pulled myself from my thoughts as Kate got back in the car. My eyes lingered on a figure walking into the gas station I swore I recognized before.

“Kate… that man right there in the black coat with the white ball cap. Doesn’t he look familiar?”

Her eyes followed mine as she squinted, taking him in. “I don’t think so..”

“No, seriously. I’m telling you I have seen him somewhere.”

Pulling out my phone, I waited until he exited the store, and I snapped a photo, sending it to James. My mind reeled over the ideal have seen that man before somewhere.

It only took a moment and James’ number popped up on the car’s Bluetooth.

“Hey, I take it you got the photo.”

TA

Chapter 67: On the Road Again

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The sounds in the background let me know they were driving, and a smile crossed my lips, realizing they were indeed right behind

US.

“Yeah, that’s Bennett. A guy who works on your dad’s security team. Where are you guys?”

Looking around, I searched for a sign before looking to Kate for an answer. However, all she did was shrug, unsure where we were.

“We passed the border a little while ago, but not sure of the name of the town. What would this guy be doing here?” I asked as an uneasy feeling grew within my stomach.

“I don’t know. We are still an hour behind you, though.” James said with hesitation. “Damian wants you to find a place there to lie low until we get there. We’re not sure if maybe your dad is involved in this. After all, he wasn’t happy about being replaced.”

“We don’t have time for that, James,” I replied, trying to think of what to do. “It looks like he is going into the diner. maybe we can stall him just in case.”

“Ivy.” Damian finally said through the phone, sending chills down my spine as I smiled.

“Hello, cupcake. How’s the drive?”

Kate stifled her laughter as she took a sip of her water.

“It could have been better, but instead we are chasing after you, as always.”

“Well, that’s always exciting, isn’t it?” I grinned, watching Bennet sit down at a table with a woman I didn’t recognize.

“You’re not going to listen to me, are you?” Damian finally groaned as Kate and I began to laugh.