illegal > luke brooks

chapter 5

I had woken up at about 5ish according to the small clock beside my bed. I rub my eyes and sit up.

Now I can look for something to escape. I look around for a window first. The only one is way to high for me to reach it, even if I step on something. And in sure he wouldn't put me in a room I could escape anyway.

I sigh and my heads falls to my hands. I highly doubt there is any way of out.

I jump a little when my door opens.
"Morning." Luke laughed, seeing that I was startled.

He came over and took my hand, and lifted me. He began walking for the door, but I snatched my hand from his grip.

He gave me a look and I immediately regret what I did. "Fine." He grits through his teeth, glaring at me.

He grabs my wrist tightly and dragging me out the door.

I wince and follow his lead. "Where are we going?" I whimper. "I have a meeting and I was nice enough to get you out of your room." He looked over at me and gave me a fake smile.
We walked down a long hallway and finally got to two large double doors.
He pushed them open and the men from yesterday were sitting around the table.
Luke pushed me down into a chair and sat in one next to me.

"Danielle, this is Beau, James, Jai, and Daniel." Luke pointed to each of them. "My name is Danny." I said quietly. Luke laughed quietly at my attempt to correct him and everyone ignored my comment.

"What's the plan?" Beau asked. "Kill her." Jai stated, staring me right in the eye. I looked down at my lap. Luke stayed silent.

"Just shoot her?" Daniel asked.
James shrugged. "Well I don't know. Let's sell her, that would make us a lot of money." He smiled. The other boys nodded.

"Well actually, I was thinking we could keep her. To make us look more innocent, when we are traveling." Luke stated, obviously slightly nervous.

All of these discussions made me tense up. My options are to either die, or live the rest of my life in illegal crimes.

I had my hand by my side on the swivel chair.
Luke placed his hand ontop of mine.
What the heck?
Is he trying to comfort me?

I look over at him but he continues to look engaged in the conversation.
I look down at our hands.

What?

I pull it away slightly. Luke stiffens and I notice his face turns red slightly.

Beaus phone starts ringing loudly and he quickly leaves the room.

Everyone stayed silent for a few moments. I played with my hands in my lap.

"Well boys, looks like Danny over here is gonna be useful after all." Beau states walking back into the room.
I look up quickly. He walks over to me slowly, and I lean back in my chair as his face inches closer to mine.
"We'll need this innocent face." He smirked, leaning down on me.