My Possessive Vampire King

Chapter 55

I have been an absolute wreck for the past two agonizing days since Christian went missing. The despair is unbearable, and Chloe and Julius are equally consumed by the heart-wrenching grief. How could we not be utterly shattered when our precious baby is gone, and Chloe has lost her other half?
 
   I have not known a moment of peace since we received the devastating news. Exhaustion claws at me relentlessly, as I soldier on without a single moment of rest for a harrowing forty-eight hours.
 
   Julius is a force of nature, tirelessly scouring every inch for any trace of Christian. Our best trackers have been deployed, their relentless pursuit fueled by desperation. A glimmer of hope emerged when one of our finest trackers detected Christian's scent, but it cruelly led to a dead end at the main road.
 
   The realization that a getaway vehicle was likely used to snatch Christian away hits like a sledgehammer, intensifying our anguish and deepening the shadows of uncertainty that loom over us.
 
   As the relentless hours tick by, each minute without Christian feels like an eternity of torment. The weight of uncertainty presses down on us, suffocating any semblance of hope that dares to flicker within our hearts. Chloe's eyes mirror my despair, her pain a palpable echo of the void left by Christian's absence.
 
   Julius, the pillar of strength in our darkest hour, channels his anguish into relentless action. Every fiber of his being is dedicated to unraveling the mystery, to finding the truth that eludes us. He orchestrates a symphony of search efforts, each note a prayer whispered into the void, begging for a sign, a clue, anything that might lead us back to our beloved Christian.
 
   The shadow of fear looms large over us, casting a chilling pall over our shattered reality. The thought of Christian out there, alone and vulnerable, fuels a fire within us—a fire that refuses to be extinguished until our family is whole once more. We cling to each other, drawing strength from our shared agony, as we steel ourselves for the battle ahead, determined to bring Christian home, no matter the cost.
 
   Another lead unfolded before us like a tapestry of fate revealed a crucial piece of information: a witness had come forward with a sighting of a suspicious vehicle near the outskirts of town on the night Christian went missing. This breakthrough sparked a surge of hope within us, igniting a fire of determination that burned brighter with each passing moment.
 
   Julius, ever the strategist, immediately mobilized our resources to investigate this new lead, dispatching our best trackers to scour the area for any trace of the elusive vehicle. Chloe's eyes shone with a mixture of relief and trepidation, her faith in Julius unwavering as she clung to the fragile thread of hope that this lead represented.
 
   Julius and the trackers located the car again at an abandoned house. Coming up with a plan of attack to every little detail so we know Christian don't end up hurt. They put the plan in motion Julius and a warrior goes in the front while ten other warriors surround the house and back door.
 
   Julius breaks down the door and the people inside scatter. Julius and the warriors are quicker though and seize the prisoners. Not wanting to kill them yet since they don't see Christian. They start to question the prisoners one by one. The last one finally breaks because he knows Julius is not playing.
 
   He he's in the basement Julius the man stutters. The warriors watch the rogues while Julius and Axel had to the basement. Hearing crying, Julius goes faster until he sees Christian crying in a dark corner. He slowly walks over to Christian, and he tells don't hurt me I just want to go home. Christian cannot see because he is blindfolded so Julius speaks up.
 
   Son it's daddy you are safe now let me take the blindfold off for you okay. Christians tells daddy I've missed you where there is mommy and sissy. They are at home kiddo waiting for you to come home. Julius inspect Christian head to toe once he comes to terms that is only covered in dirt he breathes a sigh of relief.
 
    Julius envelops Christian in a tight bear hug, whispering, "Let's go home, buddy." With a nod to Axel, Julius signals the next phase of their plan. Axel, along with the warriors, swiftly ascends the stairs, executing their mission to neutralize the culprits with precision. I shield Christian's ears from the chaos, guiding him safely out of harm's way as the scene unfolds.
 
   After the dust settles and the perpetrators are no more, we make our way back home, the weight of the day's events heavy on our hearts. As we approach the house, Star and Chloe burst through the door, their faces a mix of relief and joy. Star rushes to the car, pulling Christian into her arms, showering him with kisses, and whispering apologies for the ordeal he endured.
 
   Chloe clambers onto Star's lap, reaching out to her brother with tears of joy streaming down her face. "I missed you so much, are you okay? Did Daddy take care of the bad guys?" Her questions tumble out in a torrent of emotion, each word a testament to the depth of her love for her little brother.
 
  "I'm safe, sissy. Daddy handled everything and brought me back home. I missed you too," Christian reassures her, his voice filled with relief and gratitude. With our family reunited at last, we step inside, seeking the comforting embrace of home. Our doctor examines Christian, a precautionary measure to ensure his well-being after the harrowing ordeal.
 
   After Christian checks up, we eat dinner and head to bed. I have Christian and Chloe sleep in bed with us tonight because I would rather not let them be alone just yet. And I know I'll sleep better knowing they're right beside us tucked in.