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61. Emotional Damage
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The Huntress 62. Sweat
After leaving the facility, I had one destination in mind. I needed to see Sienna, wherever that may be. I needed reassurance that she was, in fact, ok. I need to ensure that someone hadn't kidnapped her and forced her to do something against her will. As much as Damian denied Sienna's involvement, I knew she had to be involved. I just wasn't sure to what extent.Once I was back at my house, I called Sienna. The phone rang a few times, making me think that she wouldn't take my call. However, after the third ring, she finally answered."Si?" I call out, hoping to hear her voice."Ash?" She calls out, surprised to hear my voice. I find myself smiling as I hear her call my name. I was so happy to hear her voice again that I forgot to respond."Ash?" She called out once again, not sure whether I was still on the line or not. Making the cells in my brain finally kick into gear. "Where are you?" I blurt out."What?" She asks, clearly caught off guard."Where are you?" I ask again, dismissi
The Huntress 63. Jumping the Gun
...Sienna POV...Ash's unexpected call threw me for a loop. I hadn't expected him to call me. The moment I saw his name appear on the screen of my phone, I felt my heart drop. Is it possible he figured out who was behind Elanora's sudden appearance? No. I thought.That's impossible. I made sure to cover my tracks. It would be impossible for anyone to figure it out. However, the dread I felt wouldn't vanish that quickly. I tentatively answered his call, desperately hoping I was just jumping to conclusions."Si?" I hear him call out, in the familiar nickname he had taken to calling me when we were in Colombia. I find myself smiling instantly at the nickname. However, I don't respond at first."Ash?" I call out, wondering why he's calling. I felt myself growing anxious, worried that he somehow figured out that I was the one that brought Elanora to his house. I began going over every detail in my mind, petrified that I had left evidence that could point to me. However, as my mind begins
The Huntress 64. Revelations
...Asher POV...By the time I finished my shower, Sienna had already messaged me with all the details of my trip. Well, to be frank, the details I needed to know. I still had no idea where she was located, which made me worry about her. It only just dawned on me that I hadn't checked in with her to see how she was doing for a while now. Especially since she had gone to visit her family in England. I don't know why I haven't until now. But it was clear from what she sent me that she was worried about someone finding her. I hated that I hadn't bothered to check in at least once until now to see how she was coping. I should've talked to Damian and offered to go with her to England.I didn't at the time because Sienna seemed happy. But was it all a farce? I was beginning to suspect that something was wrong. My original reason for wanting to visit her quickly diminished; instead of wanting to see her to get answers, I needed to see her to make sure she was ok. She always acts tough and st
The Huntress 65. Momentary Bliss
...Sienna POV...Asher explained to me what happened that caused him to take a sudden trip. I wasn't upset that he wasn't working on interrogating Elanora. I knew she was a tough case and may never end up breaking. This is why I had already begun looking for alternate ways to try and track down Silvio. I was caught off guard when Ash made the connection to me being the Huntress. I was worried that someone else might be able to figure it out. But Ash explained that my identity was safe. If anything, having Ash on my side may prove to be beneficial. As he would be able to help protect my identity by providing an alibi. The more I thought about it, the more sense it made, which is when I came to a sudden realization.I didn't want his help. Rather, I needed his help. I just hoped that he would agree to my sudden idea. I left my bedroom and made my way toward the sitting room where I knew Ash would be. He had been here a few days already, though he was meant to return tomorrow. But I had
The Huntress 66. Insanity
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The Huntress 67. Dead End
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The Huntress 68. Deception
...Sienna POV...I attempted to open my eyes, but my vision was blurred, making everything appear fuzzy. My head was pounding as if I had slammed my head against concrete. I took a deep breath and hissed as I attempted to move my head upwards."Take it slow." A familiar voice comments."Where am I?" I question, not quite sure what happened."You don't remember?" The voice asks, making me shift my head up slightly to find where the voice is coming from. Which is when I noticed I couldn't move my arms. Instantly, I begin to panic, wondering why I can't move.My eyes shoot open as I take a glance around the room. I recognize my bedroom and realize that I'm tied to a chair."What's going on?" I ask whoever is in the room with me.Ignoring the pain in my neck, I raise my head to look around my room, which is when my gaze lands on the last person I ever suspected. Asher."Untie me!" I shout, growing increasingly frustrated."I'm sorry. But I can't. At least not yet." He comments, making me
The Huntress 69. Clarity
...Asher POV...I don't know how long we sat there until I felt her go weak in my arms. I didn't understand what had happened. What caused this sudden breakdown? I know she hasn't been sleeping or eating properly, but I never thought it was that severe. I know we were both growing frustrated by the lack of dead ends we were receiving. We were both far more invested in this than we should be. And it was clear all of this had taken a far bigger toll on her than any of us could've predicted.I should've realized something like this would happen. She hasn't had a chance to digest any of it. None of us really know what she's had to deal with. While she told us that she was tortured, no one can truly know what she went through other than herself and Silvio. While Kevin also had a hand in all of this, as far as I was aware, Kevin never attacked her himself. Rather he got Silvio and Hunter to do his work for him. It's been nothing but painful experience after painful experience. Even the str
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