Nathan simply gave me a small smile.
Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoyed the surprise princess. He gave me a wink. I know I didn’t. He added, half-joking half-serious as he glanced at Tyler.
You called my brother and Landon here for me ? I asked in shock.
Well he called Landon and arranged for us to visit you, but obviously we weren’t going to leave here without you. Tyler spoke.
Why would you arrange something so risky ? I asked Nathan now in disbelief.
I didn’t realize there’d be risk involved. Nathan answered, eyeing the guns on the floor. I made a deal with your wild friend Landon, but he clearly didn’t hold up his end. Nathan shook his head.
Well what did you expect ? We’d just stop by to drop off some cookies and be on our way ? Tyler asked incredulously.
No, obviously not. I was expecting a dispute, but just not on this level. Plus, you’re right where I need you to be. Nathan pointed at Tyler.
My gaze lingered on Nathan as I stared at him with indescribable emotions bubbling to the surface as he spoke, wanting to say so much but that would have to wait.
I’d have to have a talk with the sly, sweetheart stripper later…
The hell does that mean ? Tyler asked, anger lining his words now as he took a step closer to me protectively.
I looked to Nathan too in confusion.
Well, Alvin was supposed to pick you up last night to hold you hostage here as well. But I knew his men would all be out hunting you down, so calling you here was the safest option. Nathan explained to my brother in a calm tone.
Who the hell is Alvin ? And why the fuck is he trying to kidnap me and my sister ? Tyler asked Nathan, his voice raising as he grew more angry.
An evil chipmunk who’s mainly responsible for me being here. I quickly dismissed, looking at Nathan. You saved my brother from getting kidnapped ? I asked in a small voice, my heart melting as I realized what he’d done for me.
Well I thought it’d be best to hide him out here, as its the last place Alvin would check. Nathan explained.
You did that for me ? I asked now, still in shock that he had pulled this all off.
Yes sweetheart. If I hadn’t called him here, he’d already be locked up in some warehouse and no one would know where he’d be. He said.
Nathan, that’s- I started to say, my eyes softening as I looked at him.
So you’re saying that a chipmunk named Alvin sent out a goon to kidnap me last night ? Tyler interrupted, looking at us frantically in confusion.
Tyler he just saved your ass so shut up for a second ! I yelled, looking at my distraught brother impatiently.
His mouth shut as he interpreted my words and looked to Nathan, who was looking at me with an amused look.
Thank you. I finally spoke, giving Nathan a grateful smile and feeling my eyes tear up.
You’re sticking around here to keep my family safe, the least I can do is return the favor. Nathan replied, giving me a small smile that brought warmth to my chest.
Damn, I didn’t know that. Tyler spoke up now. I guess I owe you an apology for our… rude intrusion. He looked to Nathan sheepishly.
Don’t worry about it, it was actually quite impressive and I would have done the same had I been in your shoes. Nathan admitted, offering Tyler an understanding smile.
But I’m still not catching on to the situation fully. You guys are saying a chipmunk orchestrated all of this ? Tyler asked us in confusion.
Yeah, he’s basically Alvin from Alvin and the chipmunks, except his real name’s Ryland. I explained. He could also very possibly be the long-lost fourth brother of the trio. I added.
Have you been feeding her drugs ? Tyler asked after a long pause, looking at Nathan with a grilling look.
Only the good kind. Nathan replied smoothly, smirking at my now enraged brother.
Nathan ! I scolded, stepping in between the two before Tyler could start swinging.
There’s no chipmunk. The guy’s just short and has a high pitched voice. And no, there are no drugs in this household. Nathan explained calmly, a hint of an amused grin on his face.
Tyler just looked between us a few times, before shaking his head and walking over to the couch. He seemed fed up and I couldn’t really blame him. He came in here expecting to get his sister back, but instead had just walked into the safe haven of my kidnapper. It was pretty confusing and wild.
Can you tell us why we’re being hunted down like this ? I don’t understand, we have no one to pay our ransom, we’ve done nothing to piss off any drug dealers, at least I haven’t. Tyler gave me a questioning look to which I scoffed at. I appreciate you helping us out, but is this really the best option ? I’m sure if I could just head down to the cops station we can sort this all out today and everyone can go home safe and happy. Tyler offered, looking up at Nathan.
Nathan opened his mouth to answer, but I saved him the trouble as he had already done a lot for us.
Because they have Nathan’s sister. The second the cops show up, they’d send out an order to have her killed. I explained. And then it’d probably be him and his brothers next. I looked up at Nathan with a sad look.
Is this true ?
We all looked up to see Max walk in, a pained expression on his face.
Is what true ? I asked, since no one else made a move to reply. Especially Nathan.
That they have Hana. Max spoke, staring at Nathan.
I thought that Nathan had told him this before.
Max- Nathan finally spoke up, taking a step towards his older brother.
I don’t understand… He stated, looking at the ground in shock, then snapping his furious eyes up towards his brother. How could you let this happen ? I thought this whole mess was over ?