So you guys got confused in the last chapter... I know! You, hopefully, will understand it better now in this chapter. Thank you for all of your sweet reviews! Ya'll made me smile. Thank you! Now I give you Chapter 4 of Vengeance on an Innocent Soul.

Riley woke up in a rush. She was breathing heavily, and her heart was literally pounding out of her chest. She looked over to the clock and it read 2:45. Riley was fully awake and she wasn't going back to sleep. That dream, or as she would prefer a nightmare, haunted her mind now. Seeing Lucas's battered and bruised body and hearing the mysterious guy's voice was enough. She grabbed her phone and texted Lucas.

Hey, can't sleep. R U up?

She sent the message and sat up in her bed. She went to use the bathroom when her phone buzzed. She ran to her phone and picked it up.

Yeah, City Girl, I'm awake. What's going on?

Riley smiled at her loving and caring boyfriend. He was always so thoughtful, and she couldn't ask for anyone better. She immediately texted back.

I had a nightmare with you and the mysterious guy... Now, I am totally freaked out!

Riley hit send and ran to use the bathroom. As she walked out, her phone started vibrating. It was Lucas calling.

Hey
Hey, I'm okay. Don't worry about me. I'll be okay.
You don't know what I saw in my nightmare. You were bruised and battered and...
Princess, I'm okay! I promise nothing is happening.
Okay. I feel better now. I've got to go if I don't want to wake up Auggie and my parents.
Okay, and try to get some more sleep.
I will now that you called.
See you in about three hours.
Okay, can't wait. Bye!
Bye

Riley hung up the phone and laid it on her nightstand. She turned off her lamp and rolled over. Then, she fell into a peaceful sleep.

*Fast Forward*

Riley woke up to a gray sky and new fallen snow. It was 6:15, and surprisingly, she was chipper. She got up and put on her green t-shirt and black leggings with her light brown Uggs. She also put on her white winter coat. She walked to her bathroom and brushed her hair out. She left it in its natural curls. Then she put on simple makeup; mascara, blush, lip gloss... Then, she brushed her teeth. She walked out of the bathroom and checked her phone. She had a text from Maya and Lucas. She also had one from the mystery guy. She read the one from Maya first.

Wake up, Sleeping Beauty! School was cancelled.

Riley huffed. She had gotten dressed for nothing. Then, she opened the one from Lucas.

Would you like to join me in the park around ten this morning?

She smiled and responded.

Yeah! I just woke up. You can come over if you want :)

Then, she read the one from the mystery guy. She threw up a little in her mouth when she read the text.

Good morning, beautiful! Just texted you to see how you slept ;)

Then, she received a text back from Lucas.

Okay, I'll be over in about ten minutes. Tell your father where he won't kill me ;)

Riley smiled. She walked out of her room and downstairs. She was surprised to find her mother up but not her father.

"Hey, mom? Is it all right if Lucas can come over?" Riley asked.

"Yeah, sure!" said Topanga as she poured a cup of coffee.

"Where's dad?" Riley asked.

"He's in bed reading," said Topanga. Riley walked to her parents' bedroom and found her father sitting in the chair beside the window.

"Dad, Lucas is on his way over. He's taking me to the park after 10," Riley said.

"That's fine with me, sweetheart. Just be careful," said Cory as he shooed her out of the room. She walked back in the kitchen to see her mother packing her briefcase.

"Bye, mom! I love you. Have a safe trip to work!" said Riley as her mom walked out the door.

"Love you, sweetheart," said Topanga as she shut the door. Auggie was still asleep, and her dad was in his room, so Riley made her and Lucas a cup of hot chocolate. As she was putting the marshmallows in, the buzzer went off.

"It's Lucas," Lucas said through the box. Riley rushed over and pressed the button.

"Come on up," she said as she skipped back over to the table to finish adding marshmallows to the hot chocolate. As soon as she added the last few, Lucas walked in.

"Hey, beautiful! What's going on?" said Lucas as he took his coat off and hung it on the coat rack.

"Making hot chocolate," Riley said as she grabbed both cups and gave Lucas one. They sat on the couch in a comfortable silence drinking their hot chocolate. Riley set her hot chocolate down and looked at Lucas. Lucas set his cup down immediately.

"He texted me again," said Riley as she looked down at her hands. Lucas placed his right hand over her hands and squeezed them. That gave Riley tingles that shot up her spine.

"He's not going to touch you, City Girl, and what did he say?" asked Lucas as he scooted closer to Riley. She still had her head down, and Lucas's hand was still on hers.

"He said, 'Good morning, beautiful! Just texted you to see how you slept' and I almost threw up," Riley said finally looking up to meet Lucas's emerald green eyes. Lucas moved his hand from on top of hers and stood up. He paced back and forth, tossing ideas back and forth. Riley stood up and grabbed Lucas's arms.

"Riley, I don't want to lose you. I'm scared for you. For us. If anything were to happen to you, I would die. I'm worried that we won't find this guy and that he'll keep torturing you. Then, he'll finally catch you and I won't be there to stop it," Lucas said as he pulled his princess into his chest and stroked her brown hair. Riley hugged him back.

"I don't want to lose you either, Lucas. I'm scared of what he's going to do to me if he does catch me. I can't keep on going as if nothing's happening. I'm getting threats and messages that I don't want," Riley said into his chest as she let out a puff of air. They finally pulled apart from their hug and sat down on the couch. Riley snuggled up to him and interlocked his arm with hers. She laid her head down on Lucas's shoulders. Finally, Lucas had had enough. He picked up Riley's head. He put his finger under her chin and tilted it up. He kissed her. The kiss was full of passion, want, desire, love... Riley was enjoying every minute of it, and so was Lucas. That is, until a sound was heard from behind them.

"Gross! That's going to haunt me in my sleep now!" said Riley's now seven year old brother. She looked over at him and stuck out her tongue. Auggie repeated her actions and ran back upstairs, faking gags as he went.

"Where were we?" smirked Lucas as Riley turned back around. She laughed.

"Just kiss me, Cowboy, before I get up," Riley said as Lucas leaned in and kissed her just like he had before. He moved his hand and placed it on her back, bringing her closer to him. Riley smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. They finally pulled apart and put their foreheads together. They were both breathing heavily and smiling.

"WHAT DID I JUST SEE?!" Riley heard her father say. She actually giggled a little. Soon, she and Lucas were in a fit of laughter. Cory just stood there with a shocked expression on his face. All of the commotion came to a stop when the sound of buzzing was heard. It was Riley's phone. It was the mystery guy.

Stop pretending like you don't know me! You know who I am. You supposedly had a crush on me. Don't hide it. You like me and I know you do. You're just using a poor excuse boyfriend to cover it up! If you were with me, we'd be the next power couple that rocked John Q. Adams High School. But you won't do it! Stop denying your love for me!

Lucas read the message and so did Cory. Lucas and Cory shared a glance before Cory spoke up.

"Your date will have to be here, Riley, until we know you're safe," said Cory.

"Okay, I'm fine with that. I'm safe in my own home," said Riley. But she spoke too soon. The power shut off.

So, are ya'll happy with this chapter? Can we get it up to 50-55 reviews before the next update? Did you enjoy the Rucas? I should have more Rucas in the next couple of chapters. Please leave a nice review for me. I want to wake up to some nice reviews to make me smile for my second day of school! Well, bye loves, and I'll update soon. :))))