Chapter 142 Alyssa Phillips office isnt hard to find .
Its tucked at the end of the hallway on the first floor , eerily neat and pristine .
The air feels heavy here , like the walls are holding their breath , waiting for us to uncover their filthy secrets .
And Im sure there are more than plenty .
Mason wastes no time .
He shrugs the black backpack off his shoulder and heads straight for the desk .
Look for any electronics where the files could be , he says , already working to gain access to the computer .
His calm demeanor steadies my nerves , even if only a little .
I start pulling open drawers , skimming through papers and notebooks , while Christine checks the closet .
The room is tense and silent except for the rustling of paper until Christine breaks it with a question that makes me freeze .
Youre not going to tell him are you ? she asks , her voice low but tight with anxiety .
I pause mid search , narrowing my eyes at her .
Shouldnt I ? I hiss , keeping my voice quiet but curting .
Youve been lying to him all this time , Christine .
Making him feel less than a man when you know damn well hes carried the weight of the world on his shoulders since he was sixteen .
And then , on top of that , you blackmailed me and my boys when this secret of yours is so much worse than ours .
Tell me why the fuck I should keep quiet .
Christine hesitates , her eyes darting to the floor .
Her lips press into a thin line , and for a moment , I think shes going to ignore me .
Then , she sighs heavily , her shoulders sagging .
Look , not that I owe you an explanation , she starts , her voice sharp but faltering.
Her hands tremble slightly as she plays with the hem of her dress But I … had a miscarriage .
It happened right before we got married Her voice drops to a whisper , like she hopes its low enough for the others not to hear .
I didnt tell him because because I was ashamed .
I didnt want him to see me as broken .
Thats why Ive been trying so hard to get pregnant again .
I never meant to put the blame all on him , but I guess I was just trying to convince myself that it wasnt my fault .
And now it doesnt seem to be happening at all for us .
Her words hit close to home , but I dont let the sympathy soften my glare .
Shes obviously struggled with dealing with all of this alone , even though I know my brother wouldve been there for her , but it doesnt excuse how shes treated me all this time .
If anything , after I told her my truth , it shouldve brought us closer not made her judge and criticize my decisions to maintain her perfect image .
Shes literally made everyone in Grays life hate her and think shes a total bitch .
And even now , Im still not entirely convinced she isnt .
You need to tell him everything tonight , I press , pulling open another drawer .
How the hell are we going to explain being gone half the day and you coming back without a single shopping bag ? She hus , defensive .
I dont know .
Say it was all for your I give her a pointed look .
Yeah , like Grays going to believe that .
I bet shes never gone to a store without buying at least half of the shit in it Fine , she grumbles .
And maybe you should finally tell him youre screwing all his best friends .
He has a right to know .
Yeah , Im still not sure hes going to handle that well .
But well get her thing out of the way One thing at a time , I mutter , shoving a stack of papers aside .
My hand suddenly brushes something at the bottom drawer , and I find three hard drives buried beneath a stack of folders .
Mace , what about these ? I ask , holding them up .
He glances over briefly , nodding Yeah , take them .
Well figure out whats on them later .
I toss them into his backpack , and Christine resumes searching the closet .
Her movements are jittery , her nerves clearly getting the better of her .
Suddenly , Wars voice crackles through the earpiece , low and irritated .
Cops just showed up .
Looks like two uniforms .
My stomach clenches , panic spiking , but I force myself to remain calm .
Fuck .
Hemember what I said , kitten , King growls through the line , his voice a steady and grounding , as always , Christine freezes , her face draining of color .
Oh my God .
Were going to get caught , she whispers , her voice rising with fear .
What the hell are we going to tell Gray 1 grala her arm and tug her under the desk with me .
Hide , Now 2:12 Chapter 142 I remind myself to never rob a bank or anything with her .
Shed probably get us busted before we even made it inside .
Mason remains unbothered , still typing away on the computer .
Well be fine , he says , his voice calm and unwavering .
Just keep quiet The tension in the room rises as the sound of the door opening comes through the earpiece .
My breath catches as I notice the distinct voice of Logan .

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Good afternoon , officers .
How can I bel can I help you ? Fuck .
This has to be the worst possible time for them to switch .
Mason catches my eye and leans down , his voice barely above a whisper .
Its okay , Alyssa .
They probably agreed Logan would handle it better .
War … well , he mightve just killed them Oh .
That actually makes sense .
Were looking for Amanda Phillips .
Is she home right now ! one of the officers ask know what I mean .
Shes resting .
Logan replies , s , his voice oozing with a cocky arrogance .
But its d different than Wars , at least to me .
We just had some fun , if you And who are you ? Logan doesnt miss a beat .
Whats with the third degree ? Im Logan , just a friend of hers .
Im sure you know she has plenty of those , Damn Amanda gets around around .
at all .
Not that Im judging at The pause that follows is heavy and suffocating .
If they search the house , were fucked .
1 dont know how many years you get for breaking and entering , but Im not trying to find out .
Mind if we come in ? the officer persists .
Logans tone shifts slightly , firm but still smooth .
Im sure she doesnt want you harging in , especially not under these circumstances and not without a warrant .
Why dont you come back tomorrow ? She should be up by then Another beat of silence .
My heart pounds so loudly Im sure Christine can hear it .
Please leave .
Please leave .
Please leave .
Fine , the officer finally says .
Give her this card .
Tell her to call us ASAP , its important .
The sound of the door closing is followed by Logans voice in the earpiece .
Coast is clear .
But you need to get the fuck out of here .
Now Mason zips up the backpack and slings it over his shoulder .
Lets go , grey eyes meet mine with an unreadable Christine looks like she might actually pass out , but she follows us as we move towards the back door .
His g intensity .
His boyish grin breaks through , but it feels … off .
I cant really explain how .
I need to grab my bike , but Warll stop by later .
Hes expecting dinner .
Before I can respond , he pulls me into a tight hug , his arms locking around me like he doesnt want to let go .
I swear I hear him sniff my hair before he whispers .
This is where you belong , angel .
Right here .
I pull away , confusion clouding my thoughts.
What is he talking about ? Kings voice growls through the earpiece , dripping with venom .
Tell me that son of a bitch didnt just touch you Logans lips twitch at Kings voice , his expression turning into something darker .
Relax , Sterling .
Shes safe with me .
Hes acting differently than he did the last time we inet .
Theres something possessive and unhinged in his eyes as he looks at me , something Ive never seen from him before .
The unease settles call in my chest Why do I not feel … safe right now ! Get her away from bin , Mace , King marks .
Before I come in there and rip his throat out .
Logan stiffens , and I watch his persona shift.
His shoulders tense , his jaw tightens , and his eyes darken .
Wars voice spills out , deep and commanding Go , little paycho .
Youve got what you need now My heart races as I stare at him , his face clouded with something I cant quite place .
Its like theyre fighting each other for control .
But why ? What 2/3 Chapter 142 the hell is going ont Mason grabs my hand , snapping me out it of it .
Lets go , Alyssa I nod , casting one last glance at Logan no , War before following Mason out 宙