Flame within the Grey

Chapter 51

CHAPTER 51

What the fuck!

Roman's face scrunched in confusion. Why the hell would Scarlett's mother ask me that?

"What do you mean where's Scarlett?" Roman asked. "Isn't she at home? She should be. The bakery closed hours ago."

"She should be at home, Roman. But she's not." Her mother said, concerned etched in her voice. "I've tried to call her numerous times, but she's not answering her phone. I called everybody and nobody had seen her since she closed the bakery today. I was hoping she was with you."

Roman's heart constricted. This sounded all too familiar. He swallowed hard.

"If she's not with you, Roman. Then where could she be?" Her mother pleaded.

"I'll find out where she is." He said firmly. Sweat beaded his upper lip. "Is Tyler safe with you?"

"Yes." Scarlett's mother said.

"Okay. I'll call you back and let you know where she is." He replied.

"Thank you, Roman. Please do that." She said.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure Scarlett's home safely." He promised.

"I'm trusting you." Her mother said weakly. "Goodbye, Roman."

"Goodbye." Roman ended the call. He placed his phone against his forehead with his eyes shut closed. For the first time, he felt an unfamiliar feeling. Fear gripped him, at every corner of his heart.

Roman couldn't find Charlie. Now Scarlett is missing, too. 

"Not Scarlett." He whispered. 

He needed to think. He needed to find out where she was. Balls in his stomach swelled up. He couldn't lose her... he'll fucking find her even if he had to die trying.

He marched out Charlie's apartment building and grabbed his phone from his back pocket. He had to make necessary calls. Morello must have taken them! He was sure of this.

"Fucking pick up." Roman breathed out as his phone rang.

"Boss?" Sam's voice said on the second ring.

"Scarlett's missing too. I'm pretty sure Morello took both, Charlie and Scarlett." Roman said, his heart filled with distress at not knowing what the fuck was happening to Scarlett. "I need you to gather some men and search for Morello."

"Sure thing, boss." Sam answered.

"Good. Let me know when you find him." Roman ended the call and slid it back in his trouser pocket.

He strode to his black Marauder. Cursing all the way to the vehicle. He felt hopeless. Morello could have them anywhere. What was Scarlett going through? He winced at the thought. Anger mounted in him. If she ever got hurt... Roman shook his head. Sorry to the fucker that would dare touch her. His hands itched to get hold of the scoundrel that would surely die!

Was she still alive? He halted to a stop and bowed his head. He couldn't think like that. He wouldn't allow himself to be in this world without her. He breathed out deep. His ribs hurting on his side. He reached his vehicle, that reflected the starless night sky and climbed inside.

This was all his fault. There was no one else to blame but him.

He should've protected her more!

Be on top of his game!

He should've known this would fucking happen! His heart splitting into two.

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