127 ON MY KNEES

LUKE'S POV I couldn't believe this woman was making me do this. But I knew I had to play along if I wanted to find Ariel. This woman must be feeling so full of herself at the moment. I slowly got down on my knees, feeling the hard ground beneath me. I could feel Andre's gaze on me, but I couldn't bring myself to look at him. I was too angry and embarrassed. "Come on, Luke, beg me," my mother taunted. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. "Please, Mom, tell me where Ariel is. I'll do anything." She just laughed, her mocking tone only adding fuel to my anger. Suddenly, a car pulled up in front of us, and two men in suits stepped out. I could see the glint of their guns in the moonlight. "Who the hell are these guys?" I asked, still on my knees. My mother's smirk widened. "They're here to make sure you and your little friend don't try anything stupid." I looked over at Andre, who was still standing, his hands held up in surrender. "What are we supposed to do now, huh?" "We ha