The Freedom Search: Kai & Gloria's Story (Search Series Book 4) by Amanda Kay Read Free Book Online

needed more courage before she could pull off the task Kai asked her to.
    “Gloria...” he started again, but this time she silenced him with a kiss lacing herself in such a way that would make it hard for him to pull away without possibly hurting her. She had a hard time keeping her lips locked with his. She had to wait till Tai saw them lip locked.
    “What the fuck!” She heard her screech. Gloria then broke the kiss. Pass or play time she could follow through or break down and tell them everything.
    “Missed you last night, Raiden.” she purred. Tai stared, the tears filling her eyes and then she took off up the steps. Raiden followed so Gloria let herself out.
     
    Kai
    He turned towards the door in time to see Gloria walking slowly back to the car. There were tears clearly in her eyes. “Oh God, what have I done?” he whispered.
    He got out of the car and rushed to her. She shrugged him off, “Please, Lukas. Don’t touch me.” She pleaded as she continued towards the car and got in.
    Kai sighed before returning to the driver side, “So...?” He hated pressing her but he needed a report.
    “She was devastated,” she answered quietly.
    “Good job, doll,” he said driving her back to her apartment.
    “I’d like to be alone tonight,” she said right before they stopped at her building.
    “Okay, doll,” he agreed. “Gloria...” he began, unsure of what to say. She just shook her head and climbed out.
    Kai had nothing to say now. He had to let her go. Besides, he had to go on watch and see if Tai was leaving. He drove back to Raiden’s house and camped out front. ‘Waiting outside Raiden’s should have update soon.’ He typed to his dad and Roy. As he sat outside in his car waiting to see what would happen next, his thoughts went to Gloria. The blonde that had stolen his heart, invaded his mind daily. The one person he didn’t want to lose, yet he had no choice.
    “Redemption, Lukas, this is for redemption,” he reminded himself. He focused back on the house and just waited, and waited. The hours past and still nothing, eventually sleep claimed him.
     
    Gloria
    She stared at her phone for hours trying to decide if she was going to call Kai. She shook her head and finally set her phone on the nightstand. Just as she was drifting off to sleep it rang. “Hello?” She questioned unsure of who was calling since she didn’t look.
    “He doesn’t love you. You’re just a game.” The male voice spoke.
    “Raiden?” She asked it was the only answer she had.
    “That isn’t important.” The man replied and then the phone just died.
    She was shaking, sure that the voice wasn’t Raiden’s. She didn’t have a choice she had to reach out to Kai. The phone rang and rang finally going to voice mail. The tears stung her eyes. “Lukas, I’m scared.” Was all she managed to get out before hanging up. She cried herself to sleep praying Kai would call, but he never did.

The sun was shining in through his car windshield and his phone was screeching at him. “Lukas.” He answered.
    “What the fuck have you been doing?” Kai groaned at Roy’s voice.
    “Playing the game. I know how to get to Raiden.”
    “Yes, well it’s not working, so it’s time to up the stakes.” Kai sighed.
    “What are you thinking, sir?” Kai swallowed.
    “Bring Tai to me.” Kai’s eyes widened and he was glad that Roy wasn’t in front of him.
    “Ummm...sir...” Kai began.
    “No it’s time, Kai, play the game and then bring her to me,” Roy interjected firmly.
    “Yes, sir.”
    “And Kai, I need a little scare.” Kai nodded.
    “Of course, sir,” Kai replied hanging up.
    He looked down at his phone in his hand and saw a missed call and voicemail from Gloria. He knew if he listened to it, going through with Roy’s latest request of him would be impossible. “Sorry, doll,” he whispered to himself before exiting the car.

    The door opened and Tai stood before him. “Lovely to see you again, Tai.” He