The War.

Chapter 29: Gone.

Tw: Mentions of abuse and R*ger

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Shortly after, Roger woke up, his groggy eyes flickering open.

"Finally. Took you long enough," Reece said, his voice dripping with mockery.

Mia wasted no time. "Where's Siobhan?" she asked, her tone sharp and direct.

Roger smirked, letting a slow, taunting grin spread across his face. "You really think I'll tell you that?" he sneered, his voice thick with amusement, clearly enjoying the moment.

Mia's jaw tightened, fury bubbling under the surface. Without warning, she grabbed a nearby object and hurled it at him, hitting him squarely in the side. Roger winced, the pain breaking through his cocky facade for a split second.

"Where's Siobhan?" Mia repeated, her voice colder, more dangerous.

Roger's silence was louder than any words. He looked at her, eyes challenging, refusing to break.

"Who does he think he is?" Mia muttered, her frustration growing as she glanced at Autumn and Reece.

"Why don't you answer her?" Reece growled, stepping forward, his presence a clear threat. His fists clenched, the tension in the room thick.

Roger stayed quiet, pushing the limit.

Mia chuckled, but there was nothing funny about it. "Alright then," she said softly, a dark edge to her voice. Without hesitation, she summoned her power, letting flames flicker across her fingertips. She touched his leg, just enough to burn, sending a wave of searing pain through his body.

Roger screamed, the sound echoing in the room, his bravado crumbling as Mia smiled, entertained by his agony.

"I... I don't know!" he finally cried out, voice shaking with fear.

"What do you mean you don't know?" Reece shouted, stepping closer, anger radiating off him.

"I just don't know!" Roger stammered, his voice pleading, desperate.

"Does she live with you?" Mia asked, her tone still icy.

Roger nodded quickly. "Yeah... yeah, she does."

"Then where is she?" Reece demanded, his voice cold and unrelenting.

"Fine, fine, I'll tell you the address," Roger finally gave in, his voice strained. "If you let me go," he added quickly, as if that would seal the deal.

Mia chuckled loudly, mocking him. "As if," she said, her tone dripping with amusement.

"Then I won't tell you," Roger shot back, trying to sound tough, but it fell flat.

Mia raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Here's what's gonna happen. You're going to tell me the address, or I'm going to burn you so badly, you'll barely be able to feel your body," she threatened, her voice cold and serious.

Roger rolled his eyes, still not getting it.

"He thinks you're joking," Reece chuckled, shaking his head.

"That's funny," Mia added with a smirk, using her power to burn Roger's arm. His scream filled the room, agony clear in his voice.

"So?" Mia asked, waiting calmly as if nothing had happened.

"Fine, fine! It's 57 Greenfield Lane!" Roger spat out, desperate.

"Who's coming with me to see if Shibby is okay?" Mia asked, looking between Reece and Autumn.

"Me," Reece said without hesitation.

"And me," Autumn added.

"Great. Now, who should we leave to watch over him?" Mia asked, her gaze flicking back to Roger.