Stay With Me (On Hold)

Chapter 23

This chapter might be going kind of fast but I'm running out of ideas and there's going to be a lot of drama to keep the storyline going so please bear with me.

Anyways, this chapter and a few others will most likely be in third person or at least some parts of it will because I've been finding that writing style a lot easier when I started my other story lol

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3rd person pov

Bowden sat on his bed while watching a movie. He couldn't sleep very well last night. He kept hearing noises around the house but he didn't want to leave the room. He fidgeted with the bottom of the hoodie he was wearing. It was Ashton's. It made him feel safe, especially this one in particular.

He felt sudden movements from beside him. Ashton rolled over on his back and rubbed his eyes. He smiled when he saw Bowden and sat up, hugging him from behind and kissing the back of his neck. Bowden squirmed a bit and let out a small moan which caused Ashton to smirk.

Ashton stood up and walked to his closet, grabbing one of his hoodies and pulling it over him. The thoughts of everything that has been happening has been racing through his mind all night. It's been a week since Madison has been let out of the hospital. He looked at Bowden, admiring how adorable he looks in his hoodie. He hated the thought of losing him.

Bowden stood up and walked towards the door. "I'm going to see if the others are awake." He smiled before leaving.

It wasn't long until he heard Bowden yell his name. Ashton ran out of the room and saw Bowden standing there in the hallway, confused and scared. Henry and Owen came quickly as well. "What's wrong?"

"They're gone..." Bowden mumbled.

Ashton pov

"All of them are gone." Bowden pointed into the bedroom Bryce and River had been staying in, and then to Tristan's bedroom, followed by Madison's room.

"Maybe they're downstairs?" They couldn't have decided to leave without saying anything. The only other possible thought is that my father got to them. But how?

Bowden started shaking and Henry pulled him into a hug. "We'll find them." He implied. "I promise."

"I heard noises last night. They were probably taken but I didn't do anything and now they're-"

"Bowden calm down." Henry rubbed his back gently then let go of him. "We'll find them. Okay?" Bowden nodded. "Everyone go to my office."

We walked downstairs to Henry's office. He led us in and moved a plant that was in the corner of the room. It revealed a doorknob. "You just have a secret room in here?" I asked.

"Keeps my things safe." He stated. We all followed him inside. There were rows of weapons and clothing, and a few monitors too showing places we've all had encounters. "Everyone grab a weapon and put those patted jackets on. We're going to find Mr. Barings."

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Henry pov

We arrived at a small warehouse. It's one of the secret places Mr. Barings and I would go to talk to targets we captured. I never enjoyed it. The blood stains and smell still haunt this place.

We entered the building quietly, but the door slammed shut causing all attention to go to us. "Henry! I'm glad you could make it. We've been waiting." We walked closer to see four familiar faces tied up in chairs. That piece of-

"Let's get started. Shall we?" He walked closer to us. "You give me Bowden in the exchange of four lives. Simple, right?" He chuckled. "But if you refuse. Well... we wouldn't want to know what will happen will we?"

"Why are you doing this, Dad?" Owen pointed the gun at Andrew. Then Ashton pointed his, and I pointed mine. But Barings pointed his at Bowden.

"Come here, Bowden." Andrew demanded. Bow moved closer to Ash. "Come here, and I won't shoot your boyfriend." He moved his hand to point the gun at Ashton. That's when he began walking to him. Bowden stood beside Mr. Barings as tears fell down his face.

"Now. Let's talk."