M I K H A I LI was on the verge of losing it.I was about to lose my fucking mind.We couldn't find them.No one could.After Lana's call, we tried to track the number and traced it, but it only led us to a dead end.There were no cameras near the house, and no one had seen or heard anything. Sebastian, Ivan, Giovanna and I were losing it. Emory and Lana held the people we cared about the most, and we were losing our minds.Giovanna was a wreck, crashing out and trying to do everything possible to find her.Ivan was furious, and was trying his best to calm himself.Sebastian was worried, and he was doing his best to calm down. And, I was pissed.And worried. A three month old baby was involved in this, and I couldn't help but think that Lana and Emory will harm her. All this is my fault. For ever being involved with Lana, it was biting me back in the ass. I could do anything. I was totally helpless and clueless and Sebastian was also equally beating himself up about this.His involv
E L L EWe were still tied up to chains when the door opened. It's been what? Two days? Since we were captured here. I couldn't eat, sleep, or pee properly. And, I haven't had any water either.I was tired, sore, and starving. My legs were aching, and my throat was dry.And, the baby.I was so worried about my baby.I was praying hard and hoping that my baby will survive.The last thing I wanted was for my baby to die because of a horrible woman. I would hate myself forever for not been able to protect her. I would never be able to forgive myself for putting her life in danger.Sometimes, I wondered if Emory ever had a heart. I used to love and value our friendship so much so many years ago, when I didn't know about her hidden agenda, that I even removed the friend status and made her my soul sister.She pretended so well that I actually believed her lies. I believed the stories she told me about how her father used to abuse her, and how her mom was a drug addict.I didn't realize tha
E M O R YFinally.After so many attempts, so many years, so many mistakes, I finally found her. I finally had her where I wanted her the most. Under my control.Not just her, but her friends too. That fucking bitch Laura. Two of my most valuable assets.My plan was finally going to work.My phone has been off for twenty four hours now, and as soon as I put it on, my phone was flooded with messages and missed calls, all mainly from Michael.After the strange behavior I was getting from him that made me not comfortable enough to tell him my plans. I knew there was a reason why I didn't tell him about my plans, a reason why I kept him out of the loop. He was acting very suspicious and secretive.But, the moment I finally hit the nail on the head and found the answers, all the puzzle pieces connected.The moment I heard him making a secret call when he thought no one was around. I had just stepped out of the house to go to the mall, but forgot my credit card inside the house, and turned
E L L EI woke up to the sound of my baby's cries, I quickly jolted, trying to get to her, but couldn't.When I opened my eyes, and realized where we were, my heart sank. I was completely petrified, and had no idea what was about to happen next.Laura, Avery and Emily were also awake, and they were as frightened as I was.We were in some sort of warehouse, tied up with ropes, and, no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't move.Alina was crying and screaming, and, the more she did, the more terrified and scared I got. I couldn't see her anywhere, but I could hear her cries. My heart was breaking, and, if she wasn't rescued soon, it was going to be too late."Shh, it's okay. Mommy's here, sweetheart. Please don't cry."I heard footsteps approaching, and, when I looked up, my blood ran cold."Well well well, if it isn't the bride-to-be. How are we feeling, Mrs. Volkov?"Emory.She was the last person I expected to see, standing in front of me with a victorious smirk showing she had us ex
M I K H A I LWe were in the car, driving as fast as possible to get to the mall. Ivan was on the phone, trying to find Emily.All attempts to call every one of them sent straight to voicemail. It was increasing my panic, and, with each passing second, I grew more and more impatient.I needed to know they were okay.If Emory had anything planned, or was about to do something, she was going to wish she never did. Because, no one touches my family, and gets away with it.No one.We finally arrived at the mall, but it was empty, no signs of Elle or any of her friends. The manager walked towards me with a confused smile. "Mr. Volkov, did you forget anything?""Where is she? Where's Elle? And her friends?""I don't understand, sir. They left hours ago. They got their shopping done and went home.""No, they didn't. They're not home. Their driver can't be tracked, and all their phone numbers are dead.""What? That's impossible. A different driver came to pick them up and told them he was sen
E L L EToday was one of my happiest days, because I was going to pick out my perfect wedding dress.And what better way to do this than with my friends? Mikhail booked a full day for us at one of the biggest and best wedding shops.So, I was excited, and couldn't wait.The past one week has been amazing, and it's only going to get better. Mikhail and I were in a very happy place, and nothing could change that.Since we had gotten together, it's been one crazy ride, and, after the birth of our daughter, we have finally found our happy place. No more dramas, no more secrets and no more lies. Just a peaceful, quiet life.Laura, Avery and Emily were all sitting in the car, waiting for me to join. Giovanna who was my maid of honor (in a suit) was supposed to join us, but she had a very important meeting to attend to. "What are you still doing inside? Come on, we don't have the whole day, ya know." Avery said."Just give me a minute."I went into my daughter's nursery, and picked her up f