A Different Divergent: A Better Tomorrow

~eighty-four~

Chapter 84

"Why in the world would that car be hidden in Amity of all places? Who found it? Did they find Tori, too?" I ask throwing question after question at him, basically thinking out loud.

"Hey, one question at a time, love," Tobias says. "Unfortunately, Tori is still missing. I'm going to send a couple patrol members out to not only retrieve the car but also check it and the surrounding area for any evidence that she's been there. As for how it was found, two Amity boys were out exploring last night and stumbled across it. Since it looked different than anything they had ever seen before and it was in such an unusual place, they immediately reported it to their faction leaders. Apparently, the kids thought it was a spaceship. They were sorely disappointed when they found out it was just a car from Dauntless. And your guess is as good as mine as to why it was hidden in that faction but there's one thing I'm certain of, we're going to find out."

"Something's bothering me about this," I say. "Remember our honeymoon?"

"For numerous reasons, love," he says, a soft smile on his face and a sexy twinkle in his eyes. "But is this really the time for a stroll down memory lane?"

"You're funny," I drolly say, rolling my eyes at him. "Unfortunately, I'm talking about running into Peter in the apple orchards. He was hiding in an outbuilding, too, and we never did figure out how he managed to get out of the city after he attacked me. Maybe it makes perfect sense now that we know he was friends with Lauren. She must have helped him, too." He drags in an unsteady breath and runs a hand through his hair. "Baby, have you heard from Will this morning?" He furrows his brows at the abrupt change in conversation. "He sent me a 911 text at the exact same time Johanna called you. I thought he was the one you were talking to ... or at least I was hoping. Tobias, I can't get ahold of him." Concern flashes across his face as he digs his phone back out of his pocket.

"No ... no new texts or voice messages from Will," he says. I know he's trying to hide it but I can hear worry in his voice. When he puts the phone up to his ear, I realize I'm holding my breath waiting to see if Will answers him or not. When he sets the phone down on the table I drag an unsteady breath into my burning lungs. "Went straight to voicemail."

"What are we going to do? Harrison's dead, Tori's missing, and now we can't get ahold of Will." I refuse to think the worst but suddenly Edward's words echo in my head warning of Molly's plan. She's going after your friends first. I can't help but gasp. "You need to go check on Christina and Liam," I say, trying not to panic. "Now. I'd go with you but there's no one to watch the kids." He gives me a knowing look and gets up but instead of moving towards the door, he comes to me. He drags me to my feet before his lips land on mine. The kiss is searching, fierce and over before it really begins.

"I'll be right back," he says, leaving me standing here with my heart hammering and my head throbbing.

"Where are you, Will?" I muse out loud as I lean against the countertop. I'm trying not to let my imagination run away with me while my heart slows but it's difficult. Molly is out for blood and instead of coming at me head on, she's coming at me through my friends. "Coward!" I busy myself cleaning up the kitchen while I wait for his return.

"Daddy go bye-bye?" Tyler asks, pouting. When I hear his voice, I realize he's standing at my feet, staring up at me. I pick him up and hug him to me tightly. Poor little guy thinks his father left without saying goodbye, which I guess he did.

"Oh, buddy, he went to check in on Aunt Christina and baby Liam," I say. "He'll be back very soon ... I promise. Shall we go into the other room and check on your sisters?"