4th February- Cadiz, Spain
Lotty’s POV
“You don’t mean that.” Luke whispered softly. The hurt expression on his face made my heart skip a beat but I pushed the feeling away.
“I mean every word.” I responded shortly. He said nothing so I followed his lead seeing that he deep in thought about something. A flair of hope rose within me. Hope that he would be the person I knew he was and let me go.
“I’m sorry that’s how you feel but I can’t let you go.” I glared furiously at him.
“Can’t? Or won’t? You haven’t changed a bit. You’re still only out to save yourself.” I spat viciously. He flinched at my words but said nothing as he watched me fight against my restraints.
“I’m sorry.” He whisper before he stood and stalked from the main room in the warehouse. I let out a loud growl of frustration as I continued to pull on my restraints.
“Bastard.” I seethed as I sagged uselessly against the chair. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Now wasn’t a time for me to panic, I had to concentrate and think of a plan to get me out of here.
“Get up.” My eyes snapped opened as I heard footsteps and a stern voice snap at me. The officer from before was striding towards me with a sneer on his face. Obviously Luke had sent him to do the dirty work.
‘Figures.’ I thought snidely.
Not saying a word I stood, arms bound in front of me as I waited for his next move. I expected him to roughly grab me and lead me elsewhere but when he pulled out a set of keys and grabbed for my wrists I was surprised. Quickly thinking I waited motionlessly until the binds were completely off and he was busy tucking the handcuffs into his pocket.
Using all the force I had behind me I kicked out, my foot landing in the middle of his chest with a loud thump. His surprised expression almost made me laugh as he was thrown backwards, hitting a pole before he slumped to the floor unconscious.
I ran over to the body, digging through his pockets for a mobile or something I could use to get to Letty and Leon. I smiled triumphantly as I pocketed a phone, picking up his gun and spare rounds before I fled outside.
Once outside of the warehouse I was cautious. I knew Luke would be around somewhere and I didn’t know how many other officers Luke was keeping here either. I managed to get to the end of the dirt road with no interruptions, I had been beginning to think it was too easy. Sure enough as soon as my foot hit the dirt track that led into bush land I heard the shouts. Knowing I had little time before they caught up I made a run for it, weaving in and out of trees as I tried to put as much distance between the law and I as I could.
It was growing dark so the bush was perfect because they would be hindered by the lack of light as much as I would. Keeping my speed I managed to dial Letty’s number without stumbling or having to stop.
“Hello?” A cautious voice answered and I sighed in relief.
“Letty it’s me.”
“Lotty thank god. Where are you?”
“I don’t know I’m running through bush at the moment. I managed to get away but they’re on my tail. They were keeping me in a warehouse.”
“A warehouse?” She asked confused.
“Yeah.”
“Wait Leon thinks he knows where you are. We’re not far off try to get to the main road.”
“I’ll do my best, please hurry.” I puffed out as we both hung up.
The sound of engines drifted towards me and I groaned, picking up my speed. Navigating my way towards the main road was harder than I had thought it would be. I hadn’t realised I was so deep within the trees. Eventually though I made it, staying just behind the first line of trees for safety.
I shrunk backwards as I heard the sound of a car racing my way. It slowed, turning its lights off giving me just enough of a glimpse at its driver. With a sigh of relief I made a run for the car, barely pulling myself through the back door before I slammed it shut again.
“You have no idea how glad I am to see you two.” I puffed as Letty and Leon turned to face me. Leon picked up speed, tearing through the road towards the main city once more.
“What the hell happened?” Letty demanded.
“It’s a long story.”
“We have a long ride back.” Leon offered and I sighed. I guess the truth had to come out sooner or later.
“Let’s wait until everyone’s together. I only want to explain this once.” I saw Leon and Letty trade glances before nodding in agreement. I sighed and lent back against the seat. I couldn't be certain how any of them would react but I had a fair idea. It would take me a lot of explaining to dig myself out of this one.
5th February- Canary Islands, Spain
“Lotty, wake up. We’re here.” I stirred and blinked sleepily as I took in my surroundings. It had been a long and tiring journey, so much so none of us had spoken during the boat ride over to the Islands.
“Thanks Let.” I mumbled as I stood and stretched. Leon had his head in hands, rubbing at his face which told me he hadn’t gotten much sleep.
“Have you spoken to Dom? Let them know what’s happened?” I asked as we got ready to go ashore.
“He knows we got you and we’re coming home. Seeing as I don’t know anything else that’s all I could tell him.” I smiled sadly at Let who gave me a small smile in return as we walked off the dock and towards Letty’s car.
“How’s Ava?” I asked.
“Missing her aunty.”
“And her mother and uncle. This is the first time she’s ever been away from the three of us.” Leon pointed out. The same guilty look passed over all three of our faces. This life we lived was no way to raise a child.
“Come on Dom will be waiting for you.” I spoke as I patted her on the back lightly.
5th February, Canary Islands, Spain
Dom’s beach house
Dom’s POV
“Relax, she’ll be here soon.” Brian spoke again for the second time in ten minutes. I’d gotten the call from Letty over two hours ago letting me know she was safe and on her way home with Lotty. I pestered for details but all she said was that Lotty would explain when they arrived. I didn’t know what to make of her comment and it was driving me more and more insane with each passing minute.
“They’re here.” Mia’s voice soft voice rang out stopping all conversation. I handed Ava over to Brian without a word and jogged my way down the steps towards the car. The engine hadn’t even been cut off before I had her door open and her out of the seat.
“Thank god you’re okay.” I whispered into her neck. My hands gripped her waist tightly while hers came to rest behind my neck.
“I’m okay.” She whispered back.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Elena launch herself at Leon who caught her with ease. The sight made me smile as I buried my head further into Letty’s neck.
“MA!” I pulled away from Letty as I heard Ava’s excited squeal. Taking her from Brian I held her between Letty and I. Letty rained kisses over her face as she giggled, reaching out for her to be taken.
“Mama missed you. Were you good for daddy?” She asked. The only answer she got was a quiet, content noise she made as Letty lay Ava’s head on her shoulder.
“She was fine. Just missed mummy like I did.” I spoke quietly. My arms were still wrapped around Letty, not planning to move or let her go anytime soon. The worry and agony I had gone through in the past twenty four hours had been exhausting.
“Let’s go inside, there’s something I need to tell you all.” One by one we all seemed to move our gazes to Lotty who was standing, arms crossed just away from all of us.
“What’s going on?” Elena questioned. The cop in her clearly coming out in full force.
“Let’s just go inside and listen to what she has to say.” Leon spoke as he led Elena towards the house. Han and Gisele were the next couple to follow before the rest of us started to move.
“Okay explain what happened.” Mia spoke as we all settled into the lounge room. Lotty was standing, the only one not sitting as she paced the floor nervously.
“Lotty… what’s going on?” Letty spoke softly.
“Remember when we began to race for Braga?” She asked, the question clearly aimed at Letty who nodded.
“How could I not.”
“Remember when you told me you were pregnant and you explained to me why you were helping the FEDS. Explained about Dom and I told you I understood because I’d been there, not pregnant but because of a guy.” We all watched Letty as she slowly nodded.
“I should have told you sooner but I couldn’t because I’d been running away from him for years but I can’t lie to you all anymore.”
“What do you mean lie to us?” I demanded. Letty shot me a furious glare for the tone of my voice before she rose and stepped towards Charlotte.
“Lotty what do you mean?”
“It’s about my past. More importantly it’s about who’s in it. Letty I know Hobbs.”
“Well of course you know him, you’ve been trailing him for months.” Roman spoke sarcastically earning a few glares as we all turned our attention to Lotty.
“I mean I know him, know him. In high school I got in with a bad crowd that my boyfriend at the time used to run with. One day he got caught and instead of keeping his silence he took a deal. He ratted his boys out, me along with it.”
“Okay I don’t understand what does this have to do with Hobbs?” I asked.
“Luke Hobbs was my boyfriend.” She spoke quietly leaving the room in a stunned silence.