Total pages in book: 7
Estimated words: 7034 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 35(@200wpm)___ 28(@250wpm)___ 23(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 7034 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 35(@200wpm)___ 28(@250wpm)___ 23(@300wpm)
I snickered at the time and didn’t think much of it. Instead, I went on a quest to find you books about guts and glory, battles that could bring you that horror and excitement. And I succeeded, didn’t I?!
Anyway.
You’re not living in a book now. You’re out there somewhere, dancing with the devil for real.
Please kill him.
From Archie
Oh, Shay. We miss you so much. What’s Mclean House without the Tenley Triad? As Mr. West pointed out the other day, the balance is off. It feels strange to say this too, but Reese established structure and order that’s absent now. Who would’ve thought? We think of Master Lucian and Doms like him when we picture a structured community. At least I do. Even my Owner and Master Aavik and… I can go on. But it turns out, Reese plays a key part in the foundation out here.
Now? Bloody hell, some are parking on the lawn, right in front of the house.
At the risk of throwing Master under the bus, he’s one of them.
Nobody cares at the moment.
Mclean House has never been so vanilla. (We stowed away all kink furniture and all the photography so that we could bring our children out here.)
I won’t ramble further. I’ll just say, I hope you come home soon, and preferably without a scratch on your skin or trauma in your heart.
Pipe dreams, right?
All the hugs,
Archie
From Sloan
When words fail, I tend to open my sketchbook instead.
I remember when you told me the story behind the Japanese art on your body, the koi and what they represented, and how your stepdad inspired you to fight.
Did you know that the Japanese use the dragonfly as one of their most important symbols for warriors? Because dragonflies never retreat. Likewise, the crane is deeply rooted in their folklore as a symbol of peace, healing, and longevity.
I think you have both in you. Not to mention the crashing waves symbolizing resilience.
I pray you come home safe and sound soon, Shay.
From Archie
I’m so sorry this is
happening to you, Shay.
From Corey
I drew you something, Shay! I was inspired by Daddy, but I went another route.
Meet Shay-Shay. He is fierce, sweet, and smirky. Like you!
From Greer
Everything I have to say can wait until I’m hugging you so tightly you’ll choke.
We’re bringing you home, sweetheart.
FROM WALKER & MACKLIN
From Walker
Iwish I had the words to describe how much you mean to this community, Shay.
Walking around the house these days is like seeing a dark shadow of its former glory.
May those who’ve harmed you die a thousand deaths, and may you come back stronger than ever.
River and Reese, take care of yourselves and each other. Bring your boy home.
Love,
Walker
From Macklin
Come home.
From Macklin
I’m trying to stay busy, but nothing’s working.
I miss you.
From Macklin
River and Reese, be safe or fucking else.
From Macklin
I can’t shake the anger. Those who took you, I hope they’re fucking dead. I mean, they should be. I’m following the news religiously. Can’t stop scrolling. Someone is at least killing a bunch of guys in California, and I have my fingers crossed for two men.
From Macklin
By the way, there might be a rumor going around about me. That I lost my edge in the kitchen. This is fake news. I was just going through something. It’s all good now. Sort of. Please come home.
FROM TY & LANE
From Ty
I’m sorry, sweetheart. I’m at a loss for words. For all three of you, I should say.
First, you survive. Then you thrive.
We’re waiting.
Love,
Ty
From Lane
Please come home, brother.
You have to come home so I can tell you everything I need to in person.
FROM PEN & NORA
From Penelope
The words won’t come. My emotions are all over the place. Sweet, sweet Shay, my partner in crime and one of the highlights of my life. I want to say nothing better happen to you, but it already did, the instant you were taken from us.
It has to be temporary. Temporarily unavailable, as Tate told me Kingsley called it. You are temporarily unavailable, and River and Reese are going to rescue you.
I love you.
Pen
From Nora
My message is written in a mysterious language in case cops get nosy and I’m saying something I shouldn’t.
Jag hoppas att de som kidnappade dig blir torterade till döds. Helst med taggtrådade pålar så långt uppkörda i röven att de känner smaken av taggtråd i halsen. Skjut kukarna av dem också. Felknullade jävla monster!
Love you so much, Shay. I hope, hope, hope you make it back to safety real soon. I wanna hug you and never let go!
THE FUNNY PAGES BY LUCAS CARTER
PART III
I’ll admit I racked my brain for this one. Not that much fun is going on at the house these days. But I did get a good chuckle when Tate joked (with a serious expression) and asked Lucian to hold Zoe while Tate fetched new pullups.
I’m not sure I’ve heard Lucian stammer like that before.