My Princess Terror | 𝔍𝔢𝔫𝔩𝔦𝔰𝔞

Chapter 28

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After stopping in Italy, we fly to Damien and Winter's island.

Stepping off the plane, I glance around, and then I hold my hand out to Jennie. Her fingers interlink with mine, and I tug her right to my side.

Looking at Nayeon, I say, "Beautiful, isn't it?"

Nayeon nods as she takes in the island, partially covered by a forest. When Bambam and Rosè join us with the other women, I say, "Can you take the women inside?"

He nods. "Sure."

I watch as Carson and Lucian's women follow Bambam to the house, and I pray I'll be able to return their men to them.

I turn to Nayeon. "Will you be okay here?"

She takes a deep breath before answering, "Yes." Then she glances at the house, and her chin begins to quiver.

Nayeon's still a child in so many ways, and it makes me feel protective of her. I let go of Jennie's hand and crouched down in front of Nayeon. "Hey, no tears, little one."

She tries to reign in her emotions but fails, and a tear rolls down her cheek. "Bring Jennie safely back to me."

"I'll make sure she returns to you," I say.

Then Nayeon adds, "And you."

Our eyes lock, and I tilt my head as Nayeon creeps into my heart. This time I only nod.

"Promise," she demands, her silent tears falling faster.

"I promise." I'll do my best, little Nayeon.

She wipes the tears from her cheeks then lifts her chin. "I'll be okay here."

Just then, Cillian and MJ walk toward us, and I stand up, turning to Jennie. "You two go ahead."

Jennie places her hand against my chest, right over my heart, and presses a kiss to my mouth, and then she walks away with Nayeon. When Cillian and MJ reach me, Cillian nods at me. "Lisa."

I glance between the two people who'll guard the women. "Nayeon's sensitive. She'll need her own space." They nod, then I add, "Let MJ deal with her."

"Okay," Cillian agrees.

I take a deep breath and then order, "Shoot down any unauthorized aircraft or watercraft. No one sets foot on this island."

"Of course," Cillian replies.

I take another deep breath. Christ. "If we don't make it back, I've made arrangements with Bambam and Damien's uncle. He'll be in touch."

Cillian's features tighten because that includes him losing Winter, who's like a daughter to him.

Patting him on the shoulder, I say, "I'll do my best to bring everyone back in one piece."

Cillian nods, then gestures to the group of men he managed to gather for me. "I trained them myself."

"And they can be trusted to do the job?" My eyes stop on each man, knowing most of them won't make it out alive.

"Yes. They know their families will be well compensated," Cillian answers.

"Good."

I turn my attention to MJ, the custodian Carson got to guard Hailey. "I know Hailey's your first priority, but I need you to protect Nayeon."

MJ nods. "I'll guard them both with my life."

I hold MJ's stare for a moment. "The payment will be made no matter what happens to me."