Under the Same Sky [BOYXBOY]

Chapter 80

A/N : This song was playing in my head nonstop while writing this chapter. Can you figure out why🙃 (Also trigger warning, mentions of SA, abuse, etc. etc.)

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Three days later, Samuel, Jayden, and Noel were standing in front of the prison where Charles was held, with their silhouettes dwarfed completely by the imposing structure of grey stone and barbed wires.

Jayden stood stone-faced as he looked up at the towering edifice. 'It's not too late to change your mind,' he told Noel.

Noel was trembling slightly, but his voice was steady as he shook his head. 'No, I need to see this through.'

Samuel took his hand and gave him an encouraging smile as the guards at the tower signalled for the gates to open.

Victoria Mills came up to stand beside them as heavily armed guards stepped out of the prison. The uniforms parted and a short, rapidly balding man made his way forward.

'Mistress,' he rasped excitedly as soon as he caught sight of Victoria. 'Welcome, twice welcome and welcome thrice!' he squealed, bowing so low the few strands of hair he had left almost touched the ground.

Victoria's beautiful lips were curled slightly in disgust as she looked down at the grovelling warden.

'Stop snivelling, Johnson. Have you arranged everything?'

The warden straightened up quickly. 'Of course, my lady. Everything is set up exactly as you ordered.'

'Johnson.'

'Yes, your ladyship?'

'Shut up.'

'Of course, your ladyship.'

The warden quickly bowed his head in apology and turned to motion urgently to the guard who stood behind him.

The guard gave him a puzzled look. 'Sir?'

Victoria was starting to get annoyed. 'Well, what are you waiting for? Lead the way.'

The warden quickly sprang into action. 'Of course, of course. Right this way, your ladyship.'

The gates of the prison loomed ominously ahead as they approached. There was a slight shift in the air as the gates slowly started to slide shut behind them. Noel took a deep breath and felt his resolve strengthen as they moved deeper with the walls.

With the warden leading the way, they passed through the layers of security without much hassle. They would have moved much quicker if the warden didn't pause now and again to sneak awestruck glances at Jayden's mother.

Victoria, for her part, pretended not to notice, and her face bore that cold mask of impassiveness that seemed to be a trademark of the Mills family.

Samuel leaned closer to Jayden and whispered in his ear. 'What's up with that guy and your mother?'

Jayden's expression was slightly disgusted as he answered. 'He's been obsessed with her since high school. I am almost certain he even has a shrine dedicated to her in his basement. Honestly don't understand why she even keeps him around.' He sneered lightly. 'I suppose even idiots like him have their uses.'

The warden's short figure suddenly came to a stop before a large ornate door.

'After you, Mistress,' he said, opening the door into a large, tastefully decorated office.

They all filed in, and Victoria took a seat at the head of the warden's desk. The warden wrung his hands together eagerly as he looked up at Victoria.

'Shall I get you anything, Mistress? Some iced coffee perhaps? Or maybe some sweet tea? I am at your disposal, my lady. Just give the word.'