LOGIN‘What is this…’My thoughts are cut short when I catch movement from the corner of my eye. I gasp, turning fully to the direction of the movement.But didn't see anyone. “who's there?” I call out. No answer. But I hear the sound of footsteps at the other end of the hall way. The sound following the other, meaning the person was running.Soft giggles bounce off the walls as I walked in the direction the person had taken. I call out again, breathing faster as I make my way around by muscle memory.I pause cold, heart racing as my eyes widen. Scanning the entire place. This place looked familiar. A bit too familiar. I should have realized it earlier. The reason I knew my way around by muscle memory, was because this… this is my house. But… how?I was just in the car with Hayden…A soft giggle reaches my ears from the side and I turn towards it. Effectively dismissing my thoughts. Then I see a child about seven years old. Smiling wide, and giggling as she played with her toys.How did I
Third Person's Pov: Hayden can't help but worry that the entire incident of today has possibly pushed River beyond return.Wordlessly with a solemn face, he carries her in his arms. Up the stairs and into a spare guest room.He was well aware of the mess Arnold Knot's men had made in his mansion. And he wasn't at all pleased with it. But he wanted to take care of River first.He gently lays her down on the neatly dressed King sized bed, and quietly but tenderly covers her with a thick blanket.She had fallen asleep on his shoulders, on the drive home. Her breathing was steady but a bit heavy.And right now the sight of her at gun point kept replaying in his mind.Only now did he realize, as he stared at her sleeping figure. Just how much she truly mattered to him. He clenches his fists at his side, his rage rising with each memory that resurfaces. He had successfully pulled her into his dark life, but it was too late to stop now. He won't let her go, he refuses to. He couldn't imagi
My heart hammers dangerously fast in my chest, as I watch in horror as I'm dragged further and further from Hayden. I watch as Hayden rushes out of the cars and pulls out his pistol, the sound of rushing footsteps echo in the valley. I figured it would be his men, they probably followed my scream all the way here. They pull out their guns too, but stop at the chilling voice of my kidnapper. “Go ahead, shoot. Bear in mind she'll die first.” He says, as he stops, turns on his heels. His rough hands pulling me to my feet, holding me by the neck in front of him like a shield. My breath hitches, as I feel the cool metal of a pistol press into the side of ny head. I watch in terror as Hayden stiffens. My eyes widen and fill with dread, as the realisation of my sure death settles on my shoulders like heavy concrete.He continues to back away, Hayden and the others following suit. None, daring to pull the trigger. After what felt like forever, he stops. My breath gets caught in my throat,
The drive back to the mansion was quiet. The sound of their car engines, filling the air. I shift my gaze from the road ahead, to the window. Then the side mirror, there my gaze pauses. I scan the reflection of the cars behind us.A total of twenty five cars… wow, that is a lot. I can't help the little widening of my eyes, as I stare in awe at them. I mean, I know Hayden is crazy rich, but this is a whole new level. Soon, we reach a cross road. Harden swirls left, and I watch in fascination as thirteen cars swirled right including Teil's, and twelve continue to drive behind us.Teil was currently driving to the airport, with Eva and her family. With thirteen men following suit to avoid any ‘surprises’ on the way. With my fingers crossed, I watch them drive on through the side mirror. The silence ahead this time is deafening. And I watch as Hayden pulls the lever. He sighs heavily, knuckles white as he grips the stirring wheel in a death grip.I suck in a breath the moment he turns t
The heavy weight of the pistol becomes impossible to ignore as my breathing increases. My heart rate has increased now, and my pants are coming out heavier too. My vision becomes narrowed and small, symptoms which I can't tell the cause of. It could be my fear or my panic attack beginning to act up.I shut my eyes, take a deep breath to try and calm my racing mind and heart before shooting. I hear Arnold Knot let out an agonised scream, as I stumble back a step and nearly fall on my back when a hand wraps around my waist. I gasp, blink and through the haziness, manage to make out Hayden's face.He has a worried expression on his face, if I didn't know better I would think he looked panicked. Funny, right?Well now is really not the right time for jokes. His eyes narrow at me, and as he slowly reaches for the pistol in my slumped hands. "That's enough." He says so softly and calmly that I nearly miss it. I frown, still struggling to stand on my weak legs which were probably jelly by
My entire world comes to a stand still, I hold my breath as I watch Hayden. His knuckles are white, and his face solemn. Even he seemed to hesitate, so who am I to think that I can... I don't even know anything about a bomb.I hesitate, contemplating my next move. I'm so absorbed in my own thoughts that I don't notice that I'm being stalked. By the time I do, a knife is already against my throat.My breath hitches, and a shiver of fear rakes through my body as I struggle to maintain a calm demeanor. I hear the chuckle of the intruder behind me. "It's funny how smart you think you are..." he starts, pushing the knife a bit harder, making me flinch. My hands raised in surrender as my eyes lock unto the knife in his hands."You're a fool." I hear the smile in his voice as he nudges me towards the already tense trio. My heart nearly beats out of my chest as I unwillingly walk forward. "On your knees!" The intruder yells, and when I don't cooperate he pushes me to me knees. Causing me to w
Third Person Pov: Later at night, River ascends the stairs with the aim of going to her room. She had chosen to remain downstairs despite how much Mira tried to persuade her, she refused. She even refused Mr. Ron. Though, before he left there was a statement he gave which hit her harder than she
Third Person POV:Hayden was beyond pissed today. He can't even describe what he feels right now, all he knows for sure... is the moment he saw River unconscious and saw her cry...He couldn't stop the primal rage that took over his senses. It was a miracle his rage didn't scare her away.As he wa
I couldn't move.. couldn't breathe..What had they done to Evelyn? Its my fault, its my fault she got involved in this situation. I feel my temperature rise as I struggle to my feet. My chest feels constricted, and the air around me feels heavy. I am having another... panic attack.The ground sli
The next morning when I wake up, my body feels numb and limp. I sit upright with a groan, only to notice I'm in my bed. I blink, slowly, then rapidly. When did he leave? What was this sinking feeling in my chest? I can't say.I get up with a grunt, realizing I'm still putting on the clothes from y







