ASHLEYThe mall is not so far from the hotel so I just decided to walk, not only because I'm scared of being in a car with a total stranger but I would much rather be in the street where someone might see and rescue me if anyone tries to snatch me.Yes, I think I have this all planned out.Trust me, when you develop a sudden paranoia you'll probably do worse. That aside, the walk actually seems nice.People are going about their business and it all looks great to me. I hope I don't look like your typical small town girl looking around shops like some sort of noob but I just can't help it. When you grow up in a small town where everyone knows their neighbor, seeing so many people who barely spare you a glance is pretty much a cause for glee.There's a skip to my step as I walk, I may or may not be imagining myself in a book or a historical novel, it would be great to run into my own Mr. Darcy.I chuckle lowly before schooling my features. I don't want people thinking I'm crazy except n
ASHLEYThere is always a witness, at least I see that in crime shows. I thought, my fingers crossed and my heart full of hope.My eyes snap open when I feel his hold loosening and soon he lets go of me completely and I'm quick to turn around to face him.I moved back immediately as his face came into view. He is dressed in a suit similar to that of last night, except he ditched the tie this time making his look more casual.My back hits the wall of the elevator and I know I'm the visual representation of shock."You?!" I breathe out heavily, desperately tapping buttons on the elevator but it doesn't stop."Nice to see you again," His voice is as deep and silky as it was last night, except now it makes the hairs on my body stand and not in a good way.I don't reply to him, desperately trying to get the doors to open so I can call the cops and tell them someone has been following me and another man wants to kidnap me.Wait, I don't have to wait till I get out of here. They can help me g
LUCAI leave the house as soon as I'm able to get on my feet and if you were wondering if I went to the meeting with the elders, well I didn't.If they want to meet with me and are serious about it, they should make an appointment like every other person. I'm not giving any damn person any special treatment, especially not those old bastards.My phone vibrates with an incoming message, it confuses me for a bit before I decide to check what it is.Ivan: Look where I'm at.I rolled my eyes seeing the message, that is before I opened the image and saw a picture of my mate lying in a bed looking so damn pretty with that little frown on her lips.Me: Get the fuck out of there before I rip you apart.My hand flies over the screen typing out a reply sharply.Ivan is fucking playing with me. He replies with an eye roll which makes me glare, surprising the man sitting opposite me. His jumping reminded me of him and I wave him off, wanting time to calm myself down in private before I go and mee
LUCA“You found your mate, but I only found out on the streets?” I have nothing to defend myself with so I just sighed."Anyway, where is she? I can’t wait to meet her.” she chirps, excitement lacing her voice. “Oh, I'm going to teach her how to make you uncomfortable." She doesn't need to do much, the part of my body presently straining against my zipper is also doing that for her."I'll make sure I keep her away from you," She cackles evilly."That is not going to be possible," We laugh and joke for a while catching up on lost time.Arabella is the youngest and the stray child in our family, that is what our mother calls her. She detests staying in one place so she is always traveling from one country or continent to another, making the only times we see her two or three times a year, when she is feeling generous that is."Do you still have your penthouse here? I'm going home with you but I'm not waiting here with you until you finish your work." I nod in understanding and agreement
ASHLEYWe both stay on our sides of the elevator and you may call it childish but I would rather not be within arm's reach of this creepy weird man that basically forced himself on me last night.I pull my knees up to my chin and hug my legs, it is a vulnerable pose but that is the last thing on my mind.We've been here for more than ten minutes but it feels like hours, endless hours to be honest.My phone conveniently has no cell reception, I know my parents must be worried about me. Will they leave without saying goodbye to me? The thought makes me sad because they will have to, they can't stay late with Theo not being able to drive in the night and they can't stay another day, today is Saturday which gives only Sunday and they need their rest since they all have work on Monday.The man stands up in a rush which scares me a bit making me crawl backward."Shit, this cannot be happening." He mutters running his hands over his face, I look up at him with narrowed eyes when he curses ag
ASHLEYAfter a lot of grunting and sounds the door gets opened and we come face to face with two men in uniform, their eyes almost bulge out of their sockets when they see him and though that is a cause for question, I don’t ask it.Curiosity killed the cat, you know.“Mr. Van Tyson I apologize for the delay, we had no idea it was you in there.”No wonder he has an air of self importance around him, he must be important but that still doesn’t excuse the fact that he is an asshole. Him having saved my life or not, I’m just being truthful.“The director of maintenance is to meet me in my office first thing tomorrow.” They both nod in respect before excusing themselves.A small crowd has gathered but he doesn’t spare them a glance, his hand is still on my lower back which is what pulls me back to reality.“Well thank you, that was a great experience. I hope to never be in an elevator again. Bye.” I mutter all in one breath and start walking towards the door but he holds me by my elbow, s
ASHLEY“Sister?” The word leaves my lips in a rush of breath.“Yes, quite surprising I know.” She flips her hair over her shoulder and throws an arm over his shoulder, he is taller than her by many inches but that didn’t faze her. “So, you two a thing yet?” she wiggles her brows and I choke, starting a coughing fit.“No,” he says in a curt voice. She rolls her eyes, probably used to his standoffish attitude.“Not with that your attitude, no one would want you.” she pushes him away and plops next to me, almost successfully making me pour the water, she has faster reflexes than me and she takes it from me.“Be careful with that,” she says to me, looking up at her brother that is staring at me, without blinking.“When are we leaving? Is she coming with us?” she doesn’t wait for him to answer before she fixes her gaze on me. “Are you coming with us?”I look between both of them. “Coming where with you?” I ask, perplexed.“No, we are taking her back to her hotel on our way, give her someth
ASHLEYAs out of her mind as Andrea is, she is still my sister and I am loyal to her to a fault. So she has that at least.“No, I told them I was coming to meet you and since it was already late they decided to stay one more night.” I nod then looked away from her still refusing to look up and see what the others were up to.“Can you please not be mad?” she pleads. “I’ll explain later I promise.” I huff but still nod.She knows I can’t stay angry at her for long, not when she is the only person I have. She is my best friend or only friend if you mean it in the literal sense, all my other friends are her friends.“You better have a great ass explanation for all of this.” her lips stretch into a smile.“I do, believe me.”“Not to burst your bubble but we’re standing right here.” I look up when I hear the foreign voice, I meet eyes as blue as Arabella’s.Damn, they look alike. It is the other guy I haven’t met yet, he shoots me a smile seeing the perplexed expression on my face. The othe