Twinsequences Ivy (Twisted Twin #2)(27)

He looked up and reached for his son’s foot. The mere touch caused him to break down. “I’m so sorry, baby. I’m so so sorry,” he cried in his hands. “She’ll never forgive me. She begged me to stop.”

Marcus was beginning to cry. I could tell his father’s actions were scaring him. “I need to know if you’re coming with us. We need to go soon. Our flights have been booked. It’s important we keep moving.”

“I’m fully aware of your predicament.”

“Stoshua, I am sorry it had to go down the way it did. I get how much you loved her. I won’t push you to be with me. If something changes and you decided -.”

“I decided what?” He interrupted. “That I want you? Fuck you, Ivy. I hope they catch you.” He stood and pulled his son out of my arms. “If I were you, I’d get out while you still can. Me and the kids are going to hold you back. Let us morn Willow in peace. I thought I could go with you, but I was wrong. I can’t do this. I won’t let you drag my kids out of the country. It’s dangerous and not the way I promised my wife we’d raise them.”

“You can’t back out on me now, Stoshua. I can force you, need be.”

“You could, but I don’t think you will.”

“Destiny comes with me,” I announced. “That’s the deal. If you want me to walk away, I am taking her with me.”

“What? You’re out of your mind. I won’t let you do it.”

I placed my hands on my hips. “Then come on. We’re going to miss our flight.” When he didn’t budge I took matters to extremes. I walked out and grabbed the gun, bringing it back into the bathroom with it cocked and ready to fire. “I’m not asking you. I’m telling you. Get up and help me load the kids in the new vehicle. We need to get on the road.”

“How long do you think you can get away with this?” He asked, tears still rolling down his face.

“Forever. I think we can pull this off. From now on I’m Willow. We’re married, and traveling with our two children.”

He shook his head and let out an air-filled laugh. “You’re delusional. It’s never going to work, but I’ll go along with it, because I sure as hell don’t want you taking my kids away.”

It was going to have to be enough. I couldn’t ask him for anything more until he calmed down. “Fine.”

Stoshua got up and helped me with the kids. I led the family out back of the motel and found the vehicle the keys belonged to. It was a four door sedan, around twenty years old that was obviously barely driven. When I got inside and turned on the ignition I noticed there were less than ten-thousand miles on it. The poor man must have spent most of his life sitting at the desk, waiting to die. It was so sad. No wonder he couldn’t stop talking when approached by another human being. He was lonely.

Destiny started asking questions right away. “Why are we in this car? What happened to Mommy’s van? When can we see her? Will she be back before bed time?”

Stoshua wasn’t any help. He leaned his head against the car window and stared out at the passing landscape.

The baby started to cry the first mile, and I knew I couldn’t waste any time by stopping and making him more comfortable. His child seat was belted in, and he was facing the ceiling. If it were me I’d be car sick. “It’s okay baby boy. We’ll be there soon.”

“Where exactly are we going?” Stoshua inquired.

“The Bahamas first. I thought Destiny might like to see dolphins. From there, we’ll figure it out.”

“Great. I can’t wait,” his sarcastic tone made me want to pull the car over and chuck him out of it.

“Let’s make the best of it, shall we?”

“You know, when we were married it was always what you wanted. I’m sick of letting you make decisions that reflect my life. Now you’re dragging my kids into it. When will it end, Ivy? When will you actually be happy, because I don’t think it’s possible.”

I started to answer, but froze when I spotted a cop car with its light on, quickly approaching.

Stoshua looked back and began to laugh. “It’s about time. Now, pull over the car and end this. Do yourself a favor and don’t fight this time.”

I clung to the steering wheel and pressed on the gas, pushing it to the limit. I’d lose the cop, and the next one they sent my way. Nothing was going to stop me from having my happy ever after – NOTHING!





Chapter 13


I sped up, making sure there was only one cop car in pursuit. “Slow down, Ivy. You’re going to kill us.”

“I know what I’m doing. Keep quiet.” When I was about to put the pedal to the floor, I realized I couldn’t let this stand in the way of my freedom. I slowed down, gradually pulling over to the shoulder. Stoshua gave me a confused glance.

I took the gun out of the bag and put it in my pants. “You can’t be serious. That cop is armed, Ivy.”

“I’ve got this under control. Stay in your seat. No matter what you hear, don’t move.”

I didn’t wait for him to respond. Time was running out. I could feel my heart beating out of my chest. My nerves were shot, and I was too close to getting away to have some highway patrol officer take it from me.