Chapter Twelve

Reunion

Charlie

"No," Charlie laughed, trying to get away from Monroe's grasp. "Stay," He murmured, nuzzling her neck. "You know I like to run, I haven't been running in three days." She said, turning around to face Monroe. He kissed her, and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I'll be back." She promised.

She turned and headed for the door.

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Miles

He could see her from a mile away.

"There she is." He said, pointing to her.

"How are we supposed to get her away from that?" Nora asked, taking in the soldiers. "Especially if Monroe wants you."

Miles frowned. He wanted his daughter, he stepped out into the street. He was going to make an appearance, and hope that that was enough.

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Charlie

Charlie froze, she thought she had saw her uncle by the market. "You guys stay here." She said.

The tallest man glared at her. "I'll be fine, I'm going into the market, and I don't want them to be afraid of me." She explained, heading across the street. She walked into the old, crumbling building and she saw Nora. She smiled, half laughing to herself. "Nora!" She whispered. Nora turned, and smiling hugged her. "Oh, good, you're safe." Nora said.

"Charlie,"

She turned, and Miles stood there. "Miles!" Charlie cried, running towards him, and hugging him. "I thought I'd never see you again!"

"Are you okay? Has he hurt you?" Miles asked, suddenly worried.

"No, no, I'm fine. He hasn't hurt me." She assured. "Where's Aaron?" She suddenly asked. "Where's my Mom?"

"Went to go find Monroe's son." Nora answered.

"And you let her go off by herself?" Charlie questioned.

"She's with Aaron, and you were more important." Miles said. "I was more important?" Charlie asked.

"I've been without my mother for weeks, I finally caught up with her, and now she's gone again!" She cried. She turned, realizing that the soldiers were getting suspicious.

"C'mon." She said.
"What?" Miles asked.

"If you don't want to be caught trying to 'hurt' me by Monroe's men, then I suggest you follow me, and keep quiet." Charlie said, walking in the opposite way she had entered the market. Many people tried to shove merchandise in her face, but she kindly refused, the words she had last said to Monroe haunted her.

I promise.

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Monroe

She should've been back by now. Where was half of his men? Monroe sent out three men to search for them, and no one had come back with an answer. He swore to himself that if anything happened to her. He angrily slammed his fist on the desk.

"Sir, the gunman is ready and is wanting to confess." Captain Fuller said, standing in front of him. "I don't want to tonight." Monroe said, tired. All he could think about was Charlie, and if she was okay or not. He angrily wished he hadn't let her go.

"Any word on Charlie?" Monroe asked.

"No, not yet, sir." the captain answered.

Monroe frowned. "I'm going to conduct a search for her, starting right now, get the men back here immediately." He demanded.

"Yes, sir." Captain Fuller said.

The men left leaving Monroe to think about things.