My heart was speeding and my palms were sweaty as I power walked on the gravel, away from the mansion. I made it to the gate and went around it, taking the back-way so to not be seen.
I pulled my sweater around me tightly, protecting my skin from the chilly breeze.
When I made it far enough so that I could breathe, I turned around and looked at the house I had just escaped from. It was huge, a mansion that showcased power and wealth. Every window was lit up with lamps and the stone staircase leading up to the door was massive.
I recognized the house from somewhere but couldn't put my finger on exactly where I had seen it.
I made it to the main road and walked alongside it for as long as I could. I didn't know where I was ,let alone the
I don’t know for how long I had been sitting on the damp grass. My body was freezing, my fingers were stale and I could barely feel my feet. But I refused to move.I almost forgot them, I nearly forgot the anniversary of their death and for that, I could never forgive myself. I would sit here until I felt satisfied and until I know that they have felt my presence.I was letting the tears run down, freezing as they fell leaving patches on my skin along the way.When suddenly I heard a car roll up, I looked towards the gates and saw how a black SUV turned its lights off and someone stepped out.I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about others being here so late at night.I turned my attention back on my parents lying in front of me and didn't notice how some
Work hadn't been anything different today than what it usually was. It was the same paperwork, meeting schedules, coffee runs, and phone calls as always. Yet somehow everything felt as if it had changed.The office, the building, the people, the walls and even the air felt different. It felt suffocating like I couldn't breathe properly.I looked at the clock and saw that the day was almost over. Relief washed over me at the thought of leaving this place and getting some fresh air. Until I remebered how I was supposed to meet Ashton down in the garage at most fifteen minutes after my shift, and the relief was gone. Pazzi would be standing by the elevator to make sure I did as I was told.I groaned in frustration as I closed the computer.I threw my bag over my shoulder and was about to head out when Anna
I couldn't comprehend what was going on. Ashton was towering over me as I sat leaned back on the couch. Pushing myself as far back as I could. His gaze was burning into me, and at the same igniting flames on my skin. His eyes were both undressing me and trying to kill me at the same time.The intensity made me want to look away, to lower my head and disappear from under him. But I knew I couldn’t, I knew that there was no way out for me now.I needed to tell him the truth. Only then did I have a chance of getting out of here, however slim, it was still a chance I needed to take.”Are you going to sit?” I asked him, my voice trembling as I spoke.”No.” One word. One word that sent shivers done my shive and made me gulp.
I and Ashton were standing in the middle of my living room. Our bodies pressed together and our breaths fanning each other's faces.We stood like this for several minutes without anyone saying a word. We didn't need to, just looking into each other's eyes with all cards laid out on the table and all truths exposed, was enough.I saw him, I saw the man I fell in love with all those years ago, the man I hoped to be with forever.Ashton's eyes diverted to my suitcase laying on the sofa and he quickly got angered, before controlling it.”You’re not leaving,” he said softly and locked his eyes with mine again.I gave him a sad smile and brought my hand up to caress his cheek. 
~Ashtons POV~I was getting my affairs in order, transferring money over to different accounts, and delegating the work here in the states to my closest members.My brother was going to take over the corporation, finally, I could leave that stuffy ass office and do what I was meant to.I took of the suffocating tie and suit jacket and threw them aside, grabbing my leather jacket and putting it on.”Sir, how much money from the Swiss account?” George, my accountant asked me.”Transfer three hundred million to the offshore and six hundred thirty-two to Dubai,” I told him as I wrote a message to Elena.There was a knock on my door and I called for whoever it was to come in.”Boss, the jet I fuele
~Elenas POV~I was slowly gaining my senses, I tried moving but my arms and legs were tied, I was tied to a chair. I slowly opened my eyes but was met with darkness, it was pitch black.My mouth was muffled, something was digging into my jaw and was tightly tied at the back of my head.I tried screaming, whatever noise that came out must still have been heard.I felt the drool drip down my chin and pearls of sweat were building on my face.It was excruciatingly hot in this room, I was sweating and my breathing was heavy.Every time I drew in a breath I felt a sharp sting in my chest. It felt as though I was breathing in needles that were tearing my throat up.Where the fuck
~Elenas POV~I pushed my back further onto the chair. I had no idea what good it would do me considering I'm still tied down with two huge guys standing by the door.With every step Thomas took towards me, I winced.I tried not to show emotion, to stay cold and distant but in all honesty, how is one supposed to do that when they’ve been kidnapped?”You look beautiful when you cry, you know that?” Thomas said as he neared me.He kneeled down in front of me, lifting his hand up to caress my cheek.I turned my head to get rid of his hand, his touch made me want to vomit.He grunted and forcefully grabbed my chin, turning my head back so that I faced him.
~Ashtons POV~I heard noises coming from the other side of the door. Pazzi was standing ready to slam the door shut once he had entered.Aleksei was fiddling with the lock, probably too drunk to find the whole.A woman was laughing outside as well.I looked at Pazzi with a bored expression, hoping that his drunk-ass motherfucker would get the door open soon.And that he did. The door opened up and Aleksei turned the lights on. Like cold water was poured over him, he awoke from his drunken state and was well aware of everything happening.”You should probably go miss,” I said and stared at the blonde women in the short dress and high heels. Her eyes fell to the gun in my hand and she nodded her head, quickly