The Men Outside Ch 10

Chapter 10  Natalie’s wide eyes filled with shock as her mind raced. Why is he talking about curting my tongue again?”  Realizing she hadn’t introduced herself yet, she hurriedly spoke up. “My name is Natalie Reed. Thank you so much for rescuing  mc.  Her voice trailed off as she stole a quick glance at Jonas. … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 9

Chapter 9  The grating sound of something heavy being dragged along the ground grew louder in the suffocating darkness. Natalie’s eyes darted frantically, her chest tightening with fear as she struggled to make sense of her surroundings.  Suddenly, a faint beam of light slashed through the void, illuminating the scene ahead. A towering figure emerged, … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 8

Chapter 8  The moment Jonas uttered those words, an awkward silence seemed to blanket the air.  Even Myla, who rarely displayed anything beyond her usual stoic demeanor, turned her head with an almost imperceptible wince. She couldn’t help but think. Seriously! Even the biggest blockhead in the squad, Dominik Brooks, would know to at least … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 7

Chapter 7  Natalie felt a shadow descend upon her. Retracting her gaze from Myla, she looked up to find Jonas’s sharply defined face looming above her  This time, Natalie didn’t cower a  cower as she had earlier. Instead, the forced a stiff, polite s  polite smile, tugging the corners of her lips upward in a … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 6

Chapter 6  Natalie had a peculiar  ar trait. When she got startled, her reactions always lagged by a few seconds.  By the time the fear registered, the scariest part of the ordeal was usually over, leaving her no room for panicked screams or over–the–top reactions. Instead, she managed to appear unnervingly calm,  This odd quirk … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 5

Chapter 5  Natalie jolted at Jonas’s words, her body stiffening. She knew the trap lying in his question. If she agreed, it would be like handing herself over to a predator–willingly walking into the lion’s den.  That kiss, searing and unrelenting, had been his warning. And his words were the reminder. If she got into … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 4

Chapter 4  Natalie froze, her wide, startled eyes locking onto Jonas. Those soft, innocent eyes of hers widened even further, almost comically so.  Jonas let out a low, raspy chuckle–deep and dangerous, like the rumble of distant thunder. There was a twisted edge to it, as though he was  thoroughly enjoying this sick game. “I … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 3

Chapter 3  Jonas’s remark was so abrupt and brazen that Natalie froze on the spot, unsure how to react. A flush of panic surged through her as she thought nervously. Why… why did the conversation suddenly turn to this?”  Still, she obediently shook her head, even though her mind was racing.  As she m  moved, … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 2

Chapter 2  The man in the car, Jonas Lawson, let out a low chuckle, his voice casual yet laced with menace. “Looks like I’ll just have to settle this with your  Before his words had fully settled in the air, the sound of gunfire ripped through the silence.  Natalie barely had time to comprehend what … Read more

The Men Outside Ch 1

Chapter 1  In the lavish cabin of the private jet, a heavy, obsidian–black coffin was securely fastened to the right side, an oppressive and jarring presence that clashed starkly with the aircraft’s luxury.  The air seemed to grow heavier around it, as if the mere sight of the coffin cast a shadow over the opulence.  … Read more