Lily|18+ [Paraíso, #1]

JAKE Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I'd go down like this. The guards walking beside me don't say much but I'm being flanked by the two of them and that says a lot about my impending doom. My hands are linked together with handcuffs and a length of chain that extends downwards to link with the cuffs on my ankles and they make a clanking sound as we head down the dimly lit hallway. The only thing missing apart from the cuffs and orange jumpsuit is a muzzle on my face. Which is ironic considering that the judge who presided over my case called me a ‘rabid animal who doesn't deserve to see the light of day.’ We come to a stop on the last door and one of the guards knocks on it twice before it's opened. The room is unsurprisingly dark with only one bulb lighting up the place. A table with two chairs is situated in the middle of the room. One of the chairs is being occupied by a

JAKE If I hadn't learned how to lock down my reactions a long time ago, I might've missed a step when I walk into grandpa's study.I was counting on not finding anybody in grandpa's study but it appears I was wrong. There is a sign of life. And no, she's definitely not my grandfather.Anger flares within me at the sight of her. I don't know what Julia's deal is with my grandfather but they've got a lot coming their way if they think they can mess with my head like this."Never thought I'd see you d

JAKE Gravel crunches beneath my feet as I make my way up the windy footpath to my house. It all seems like a dream ever since the last time I was here. Between spending most of my time on the road and halfway houses, I've never really had the time to come back to this place.Nestled in the woods, my two storey cabin is isolated from the world. It's in good shape though, and since it's within the land my father left for me and my brother's, I don't have to worry about security. Maybe stray squirrels and raccoons but David had promised to have someone come in every week to clean up the place, so I'm taking his word for it.My hand latches on the doorknob and turns it slowly. I'm anxious about what I'll find when

JULIA "I told you to wear something you'd not be afraid to get dirty in."Twenty minutes ago, I got into Jake's truck when he pulled up beside me at the mansion. No words were spoken but it became adamantly clear that he wasn't letting me proceed with my initial plan to hand in my resignation letter.I almost told him no but a subtle reminder from my brain that he all but dared me to show up halted any retort I had prepared. I could always reschedule my resignation."Trust me, these are the only clothes I own that I won't weep if I so much as get a dust on them." I'll not even get into the double entendre his earlier words must have meant because thinking abou