Unintended Vows- By: Tina Marie
Chapter 83 - Shadows of Vengeance
Andrew’s presence at the base was palpable, a storm of fury barely contained behind his cold, calculating exterior. He had just received word that Jessica had escaped, sending his plans into chaos. His jaw tightened as he ordered his men to scour every corner of the city to find her and the accomplice who had aided in her escape.
The room buzzed with tension. Evander, seething with frustration, slammed his fist into the wall. “How the hell did we lose her?” he growled.
“Evander, enough,” Tristan said sternly, though his voice carried a trace of his own frustration. “This isn’t the time to lose focus.”
Anthony entered the room, his calm demeanor standing in stark contrast to the chaos around him. “What’s going on?” he asked, taking in the scene.
Andrew turned to him, his expression grim as he relayed the events. Anthony listened intently, his sharp mind already working to piece together a solution. When Andrew finished, he turned to Evander. “Where’s Josh?”
Evander motioned toward the holding cells. “This way,” he said, leading Andrew and the others down a dimly lit hallway.
Josh sat slumped in a metal chair, his wrists tied behind him, his face a mask of blood and bruises. His eyes fluttered open as Andrew stepped into the cell, the ominous sound of his boots echoing on the concrete floor. The sight of Josh’s battered state didn’t faze Andrew—it only fueled his simmering anger.
Andrew’s eyes darted around the room, taking in the scene. “Who did this?” he demanded, his voice icy.
Tristan crossed his arms, his stance unyielding. “I did. He deserved worse.”
Andrew turned on him, grabbing him by the collar. “This was my business. Eva is my wife, my responsibility.”
Tristan shoved Andrew’s hands off and glared. “She’s my sister first. Anyone who hurts her pays by my hands.”
The two men stared each other down, their mutual fury evident, until finally, Andrew relented. He nodded once, an unspoken truce forming between them. They both had the same goal: to protect Eva.
Andrew turned his attention back to Josh, his eyes dark with menace. “How dare you touch my sweetheart,” he hissed, grabbing Josh by the hair and yanking his head back.
“Leave me alone! I was just following Jessica’s orders,” Josh stammered, his voice trembling.
Andrew scoffed. “So you’re nothing but a puppet.” He drove his fist into Josh’s face, the sickening crack of bone echoing in the room. Drawing a knife from his belt, Andrew held it up, the blade gleaming under the dim light. “These fingers,” he said, running the blade across Josh’s trembling hand, “these were the ones that touched her, right?”
Josh whimpered, his breaths coming in shallow gasps. “P-please…”
“Did you think you could get away with it?” Andrew sneered before stabbing the knife through Josh’s hand, pinning it to the chair. Josh’s screams filled the cell.
“She is Eva King!” Andrew bellowed, his voice reverberating with rage. “She is not for you to touch, to harm, or even to think about!”
Grabbing Josh by the throat, Andrew squeezed, watching as the man’s face turned red, his eyes bulging. “Beg for your life,” Andrew growled, his grip tightening.
Josh choked out a plea, his voice barely audible. “Please… spare me…”
Andrew released him with a shove, letting him gasp for air. “You don’t deserve mercy,” Andrew said, his voice low. “But I want you to suffer. Slowly.”
Leaving the cell, Andrew joined Tristan, Evander, and Anthony in the main room. They sat at a table scattered with playing cards, their casual game a stark contrast to the violent storm brewing in the shadows.
Andrew sat down, wiping blood from his hands with a cloth. “I have plans to lure out the mastermind,” he said, his voice steady despite the chaos in his mind.
Evander looked at him, raising an eyebrow. “Did you kill him?”
“No,” Andrew replied. “He deserves a slow death. Let him beg.”
The men nodded in understanding, returning to their discussion of the next steps. The camaraderie at the table was broken only by Andrew’s phone buzzing with a text from James: an update on Jessica’s whereabouts.
Andrew’s focus was shattered when one of the guards announced that Eva had arrived. He froze for a moment, his mind racing. Why is she here?
He rushed out to meet her, finding her standing at the entrance, her eyes wide and determined. “Eva,” he said, his voice softer than he intended. “Why are you here?”
“I need to speak with Josh,” she said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument.
Andrew hesitated, then pulled a chair over for her. “Sit here first,” he said, his eyes scanning her face for any sign of distress. “I’ll take care of it.”
Walking away, Andrew pulled Anthony aside and whispered, “Clean him up. Make sure there’s no blood, no traces of what I did to him. Eva can’t see him like that.”
Anthony sighed but nodded, heading off to the cell. Andrew returned to Eva, his heart heavy with the knowledge of how deeply her safety meant to him—and how far he was willing to go to protect her.
Other Chapters
- Chapter 1 - The Perfect Day
- Chapter 2 - Shattered Trust
- Chapter 3 - Shattered Hopes
- Chapter 4 - Shadows of Despair
- Chapter 5 - Surprise Wedding
- Chapter 6 - At King Corp
- Chapter 7 - An Unexpected Encounter
- Chapter 8 - The Runaway Bride
- Chapter 9 - Conflicting Hearts
- Chapter 10 - The Unthinkable Proposal
- Chapter 11 - A Cold Decision
- Chapter 12 - A Bride's Burden
- Chapter 13 - The Unwanted Union
- Chapter 14 - The Past That Haunts
- Chapter 15 - Fractured Tensions
- Chapter 16 - The Weight of Silence
- Chapter 17 - A Long, Silent Day
- Chapter 18 - A Night of Confusion
- Chapter 19 - A Night of Secrets
- Chapter 20 - The Game Begins
- Chapter 21 - The Game of Hearts
- Chapter 22 - The Company
- Chapter 23 - Apologies and Awkward Moments
- Chapter 24 - Nerves and Secrets
- Chapter 25 - Unspoken Tensions
- Chapter 26 - Unexpected Moments
- Chapter 27 - Shifting Tensions
- Chapter 28 - Plans in Motion
- Chapter 29 - A Game of Hearts
- Chapter 30 - Tensions and Secrets
- Chapter 31 - The Iceberg's Games
- Chapter 32 - Fractured Moments and Unexpected Encounters
- Chapter 33 - Tangled Connections and New Beginnings
- Chapter 34 - Unsettled Truths and Unexpected Moments
- Chapter 35 - Reunion and Rivalry
- Chapter 36 - Testing Limits
- Chapter 37 - Unlikely Confessions and Unexpected Proposals
- Chapter 38 - Late Nights and Hidden Emotions
- Chapter 39 - A Brother’s Concern and a Secret Love
- Chapter 40 - Cold Stares and Missed Opportunities
- Chapter 41 - Breakfast, Family Squabbles, and Hidden Agendas
- Chapter 42 - Revelations, Tension, and A Game of Secrets
- Chapter 43 - Drunken Confessions and Unspoken Promises
- Chapter 44 - Unspoken Tensions and Silent Promises
- Chapter 45 - Unwanted Calls and Unexpected Confessions
- Chapter 46 - Fires, Threats, and Silent Promises
- Chapter 47 - Morning Smiles and Workplace Drama
- Chapter 48 - Secrets Unveiled
- Chapter 49 - The Truth Behind the Mask
- Chapter 50 - A Tangle of Hearts and Secrets
- Chapter 51 - Seduction and Strategy
- Chapter 52 - Mixed Signals and Misunderstandings
- Chapter 53 - Matters of the Heart
- Chapter 54 - Scars from the Past
- Chapter 55 - Tensions Rise
- Chapter 56 - A Brewing Storm
- Chapter 57 - Confessions in Silence and the Darker Path Ahead
- Chapter 58 - Revelations and Unraveling Bonds
- Chapter 59 - Morning Whispers and Midnight Flames
- Chapter 60 - Designs, Disguises, and Secrets Revealed
- Chapter 61 - In the Spotlight
- Chapter 62 - A Night Together
- Chapter 63 - Unspoken Love and Public Claims
- Chapter 64 - Making Up for Past Mistakes
- Chapter 65 - The Return of the Runaway Bride
- Chapter 66 - The Trap is Set
- Chapter 67 - Shadows of Doubt
- Chapter 68 - Shattered Vows
- Chapter 69 - Through the Storm
- Chapter 70 - Love on the Brink
- Chapter 71 - Unveiling the Ties That Bind
- Chapter 72 - A Dangerous Spiral
- Chapter 73 - A Night of Madness
- Chapter 74 - Unforgettable Morning
- Chapter 75 - The Proposal Under the Stars
- Chapter 76 - Shadows of Love and Fury
- Chapter 77 - Wounds and Whispers
- Chapter 78 - Unmasking the Nightmare
- Chapter 79 - Shadows in the Morning
- Chapter 80 - The Breaking Point
- Chapter 81 - Shattered Trust, Unbreakable Bonds
- Chapter 82 - The Return of Alex King
- Chapter 83 - Shadows of Vengeance
- Chapter 84 - Revenge Served Cold
- Chapter 85 - The Wrath and the Warmth
- Chapter 86 - Whispers of the Past, Promises for the Future
- Chapter 87 - Schemes in Shadows, Promises in Light
- Chapter 88 - Revelations, Romance, and a Brother’s Wrath
- Chapter 89 - Contracts and Confrontations
- Chapter 90 - The Perfect Trap
- Chapter 91 - The Web Tightens
- Chapter 92 - The Weight of Lies and Love
- Chapter 93 - A New Chapter Interrupted
- Chapter 94 - Shackled Truths
- Chapter 95 - A Fiery Reckoning
- Chapter 96 - Reckoning and Redemption
- Chapter 97 - Revelations and New Beginnings
- Chapter 98 - A Dangerous Game
- Chapter 99 - Whispers of Love and Looming Vows
- Chapter 100 - Drunk Confessions and Balcony Shenanigans
- Chapter 101 - Morning Mischief and Wedding Plans
- Chapter 102 - Queens and Kings
- Chapter 103 - Forever Mine
- Chapter 104 - Revelations and Celebrations
- Chapter 105 - Hearts Entwined
- Chapter 106 - A Second Chance at Love
- Chapter 107 - Torn Between Two Kings
- Chapter 108 - A Reckoning of the Past
- Chapter 109 - A Night to Remember, A Day to Part
- Chapter 110 - The Princess Claims Her Throne
- Chapter 111 - Fateful Encounters
- Chapter 112 - Unspoken Desires and New Beginnings
- Chapter 113 - Three Months of Forever
- Chapter 114 - The Truth Unveiled
- Chapter 115 - Claiming His Little Devil
- Chapter 116 - Boardroom Power Plays and Embarrassing Confessions
- Chapter 117 - Unspoken Bonds and Surprises
- Chapter 118 - A Bundle of Joy and Blossoming Love
- Chapter 119 - Love, Laughter, and Burning Desires
- Chapter 120 - Fires of Love and Fury
- Chapter 121 - A Family Complete
- Chapter 122 - Jealousy and Joy
- Chapter 123 - Three of a Kind
- Chapter 124 - Forever Together