Chapter 30

The Interception   Chapter 30

"Stop! You can't go in there," the woman called out from behind me but I had already hauled the door open in an obvious attempt to be loud.

The Interception   Chapter 29

She had taken the fall on purpose, she had done this for me, for us. I knew my father eventually told her what had transpired between my chance encounter with Erik and the truth behind the gala, how else would Shade have known and figured out so quickly. Maybe I should have even warned him that Erik failed to show up for the anticipated gala but I guess I just didn't want to believe that I had been deceived, it was inconceivable.

The Interception   Chapter 28

"Did you do it?" Bankole asked as we lined up with the rest like we were waiting for some bank attendant or were at an election poll. "Of course I didn't," I replied, still holding on firmly to Shade's hand. She had calmed a bit but I could still see that she was restless.

The Interception   Chapter 27

Whoever had been shot multiple times by someone who was unquestionably brutal and deadly and the harsh whispers produced by frightened people around were doubtlessly adding to the commotion. I saw Shade at some point, she looked scared, covering her mouth with her hand like she could throw up at any moment. I didn't think there was anything else that could go wrong but truly I was mistaken.

The Interception   Chapter 26

"How did you get in?" I still questioned but with caution because I knew any sudden plock, and I might release the beast.

The Interception   Chapter 25

My elbows were on my thighs, back bent forward while my hands cradled my head in them. I took a trip down memory lane as I recalled the events of last night and as if on cue I felt her fingers creep their way past my shoulders. It was morning and the blinds were still shut, blocking away daylight but I had been too busy in thought. I was awake now and unfortunately, I had woken up in the present.

The Interception   Chapter 15

The Interception   Chapter 14

The Interception   Chapter 17

Only a breath away as my lips grazed over hers, teasingly and when I was finally about to take the bait and delve in, the redemption came too soon.“Jacob, the door was open and I-,“ Bankole said, stopping short once he had drank in

The Interception   Chapter 16

"What are you doing here?" I asked with only a cursory glance her way, before leaving the door open and walking back inside.She followed me, accepting the invitation and at once filling the space with