Shattered Pieces (Wattys 2024)

Chapter 44 Design

Sapphires POV

I roll over expecting to find Mark in bed next to me, but his side of the bed is cold and empty. I'm going to kill him, he should have woken me up for the meeting this morning.

I get up and get dressed and head to the conference room. Mark, why didn't you wake me up?

There is no response from him. That is strange. I know he can hear me, his walls are down. I can feel how stressed he is through our bond, I hope everything is ok.

Zavier are you OK? I also reached out to him, but he didn't reply. I hope he is sleeping and nothing else has happened to him again. I have to walk away from my parents when he is being beaten up. I don't want to upset them, I know Dad feels guilty for Zavier being kidnapped.

Sometimes the pain is too much for me to be around anyone, so I stay behind in the office and do paperwork, it is better than trying to explain why I'm in pain but nothing is happening to me. Sabrina keeps me company when Mark is busy, I love spending time with my new sister.

Dad (Zander) has been teaching Mark and me how to run the pack, and helping with new strategies to find Zavier. Dad(Travis) has taken over my role in training the Guards and Warriors for when we attack. We have been training night and day for the last three long weeks, in preparation for when we have a substantial lead.

Mum has taken Dean under her wing and is looking after him so we can all concentrate on what needs to be done to track down Zavier. I don't think Dean minds since he gets to spend more time with Ruby.

Sapph. Zaviers weak voice comes through.

His weak voice is breaking my heart, Zav are you OK? Calm down Sapphire, calm down I keep telling myself.

I'm preachy, another day in paradise. I can feel him trying to be positive but I know he is not in a good way.

Three weeks and we still haven't rescued him, I feel like I have failed him as a sister. I start to run towards Mark hoping he has some good news.

Up the corridor,  I can see Jerry run down the hallway all flushed and head into the conference room and say the one thing we have all been hoping for. " I know where he is."

A burst of excitement from Mark stops me in my tracks, I have to place my hand on the wall to stabilize myself so I won't fall over.  I steady myself, before sprinting down the corridor to the conference room. I run in and start firing questions at Jerry, 

The room erupts into yelling and chaos "Settle down everyone!" Mark silences everyone with three words. I'm so proud of him, he has stepped up and become a true leader. I hope he knows how much I love him.

Dad nods at Mark before he gets up and puts his hands on Jerry's shoulders "Where is my boy?"

Mark walks over and stands behind me before wrapping his arms around my waist. I have you, my love. He kisses my neck, inhaling deeply while giving me the reassurance I need that we will finally be able to refuse him. I grab his hands and pull him tighter to me.

Dad leads Jerry to a seat,  "Jerry, take a seat and tell us what you know." We all follow suit.

"My cushion Nathan rang me from his wife's brother's wedding and met a guy named Waylon there who is an architect, he asked him if he knew anyone who built cells with unusual bricks works around the door?"

"Waylon said he left his signature design on every cell he ever built and has a detailed description of everything he has ever made and what defences he put in place." Jerry takes a deep breath.

"When the wedding was over they left for the Waylon house to look at the designs. Unfortunately, it is a 5-hour drive, hence why I have only just got the call.  Nathan said they matched what Sapphire drew.

They have gathered up all of his designs and are heading to our pack as we speak, with a detailed description of every pack security and where the cells he has ever worked on are."

Dad leans forward in his chair, with the first bit of hope in his eyes. "How long before they get here?"

"They are catching the next flight out and will be here.." Jerry stops and looks at his watch "In three hours"

Dad (Travis) taps his hands on his chin looking worried. "This information in the wrong hands can be a deadly weapon."

Let Zavier know that we have a lead. I look over at Dad and see him smiling at me.

What happens if they don't match? I'm worried about getting his hopes up and we don't rescue him.

Tell him we are getting closer, how is he today?

He is weak Dad, we need to get him asap. I try not to let the tears fall that are building.

Dad walks over to me and crouches down, then hugs me. "We will save him, Sapphire! I promise you" he kisses my cheek before looking me in the eyes.

I wrap my arms around Dad, I finally find my family and then this happens. "We will, if it is the last thing I do"

A loud grow comes from across the room, I look over at Mar, he doesn't look happy. "It will not be the last thing you do, we will all survive this" The fierce look on Marks's face sends shivers down my body.

"Mark is right Sapphire, we have been planning this for weeks and everything is in place, we have the very detailed drawings you have been doing and the other packs in our alliance are ready to attack alongside us as soon as we give the signal." Conner has the same fierce look on his face as Mark does.

I smile at Conner, I know he is missing his best friend. "You are right!" Nothing will stop us from completing our mission.

Dad stands up and pats my shoulder before walking back to his chair.

I take a deep breath to calm down and to hide my excitement, I don't want to give him false hope. Zavier we are getting closer to finding you.

Excellent how long? he sounds so weak, I know the beatings and silver are taking a toll on his body, I hope Rock is still hanging on as well.

Our lead will be here in three hours and then we will know Zavi, I love you, brother.

Love you too sis. See you soonish.