Page 62 of Anarchy

“I love you too, Mo Gra,” I whisper back, hanging the phone up and walking to the security booth. I don’t see Rafe’s bright red hair sitting at the desk, so I turn aroundas my phone rings, but I ignore it, seeing it’s a call from unknown.

Stepping into the house, I go to press Rafe’s name, but my phone rings again from an unknown number. Pressing decline, I send them to voicemail. I go back into the living room to check on the kids who are still playing quietly on the carpet with blocks and toy cars.

Once again my phone rings, looking down I gasp, dropping the phone, covering my mouth. I blink once, twice, three times before the screen darkens.

“Mama, Mama. Everything okay, Mama?” Jaxon asks, and I have no words. The phone rings again, vibrating against the wood floor and I see his name again. Slowly, I bend down, picking it up, pressing the green button and bringing it to my ear.

“Hello?” I say in a shaky voice.

“Kitten. Listen to me,” he says, and I gasp.

“Dario?” I say, as tears pour from my eyes.

“Yes, Kitten, just listen. I know you have a lot of questions, but I need you to get the kids and run. They’re coming, baby. They are coming, you need to move now!” he shouts.

“B-ut, bu-t,” I stammer.

“Jade, focus. Listen to my voice. Get the kids and run, baby. Fucking run!” he screams down the line as the glass behind me shatters, sending bullets through the window.

“Dario!” I scream…To be continued in: THE FALLEN KING