Sienna kicked, thrashed, punched but the man held her in an iron grasp. Her efforts weakened as her strength waned. In the end, she decided to conserve her energy for later.Sienna pretended to faint and let her head roll to one side. It was becoming increasingly uncomfortable to stay in the man’s proximity. The strong stench of alcohol threatened to send her down a spiraling hole of dark memories.She held her breath and imagined the heavenly fragrance of Alaric’s perfume. She imagined that she was with him and soon her anxiety faded enough for her to pay attention to details.She cracked open her eyes slightly and took in her surroundings. Her heart fluttered with hope when she saw the familiar surroundings. If she managed to dodge these men, she could escape easily.The men dragged her and took her inside a garage. She took a deep breath as the smell of petrol diluted the stench of Alcohol. Out of the corner of her eyes, Sienna saw the tall

Sienna’s body jerked forward as the bus came to a screeching halt. She sucked in her breath as she saw the beautiful landscape from the window; tall trees, pretty flowers, and buzzing butterflies. It was such a wonderful respite from the concrete jungles of the city.Mr. Fristo allotted task to everyone and soon they set up the camp and started a fire. The mood was jolly as people chattered merrily. Sienna tried to take part in the conversation but they continued talking to each other as if she didn't exist.Disheartened, she went and sat in a corner. Ruby came and joined her like a loyal friend. They were talking about Daniel's  interest in chess when her phone rang.Sienna's face lit up on hearing Daniel's voice. She made an excuse that she wanted to drink water and walked out of the camp. Turning the call into a video conference, she showed Daniel a panoramal view of the junglle. He had never been to a forest and was naturally thrilled

Sienna showered and changed into a fresh pair of jeans and a loose top. For once she was glad that Ruby had insisted on carrying clothes. Her heart had calmed down and she had finally managed to push the image of men turning into wolves to the recess of her mind.She knew a good night’s sleep would make her feel much better but she felt too jittery.Her lips stretched into a wide smile as she walked into the bedroom. Ruby was standing with a glass of hot chocolate. She always knew what to do. She was like her guardian angel for her.She started feeling drowsy after drinking the beverage. It was very rare for her to feel sleepy. So, she decided to take advantage of this situation and slept earlyOnce Sienna was asleep, Ruby adjusted her clothes and put on some makeup. How she wished she had worn something better than a crop top and a pair of jeans.She pulled the top down her shoulders to expose her milky skin.  She admired h

A month later…Sienna had joined the Vanuesa Enterprises as the purchase executive. Though the pay was not as good as AE Enterprises, it was enough to meet her expenses.Alaric’s strange behavior haunted Sienna even today. She had tried so hard to meet Alaric but she could never find him. It was as if he had disappeared from the surface of the earth.“Sienna! Don’t tell me you are trying to call all the people named Alaric using this directory.” Ruby said, flopping on the bed beside her.“I am… He can’t just vanish without any explanations.” Sienna said calling the hundredth number on the list.Ruby pulled out the directory from her hand and placed it on the table. “Can’t you let it go… for the peace of your mind… for Daniel’s sake…”Exhaling deeply, Sienna replied, “I am trying Ruby but his words keep reeling in my mind…”

When Sienna managed to open her eyes, she found herself bound to her chair. She waited for the panic and phobia to hit her but her mind remained clear.She realized that her long sessions at the Gym and company of Elliot had somehow made her strong physically and mentally. She would have to thank him once she was free.She noticed the difference in her thought process. She was confident that she would escape. She swept her eyes across the room as discreetly as possible.Two men were guarding the entrance while two others were seated at the table. If she managed to untie her ropes she could knock two of them down and try to fight the other two.Closing her eyes she focused on untying the knot one step at a time. A piercing scream made her eyes snap open.Her jaws hung open as she saw Elliot throw punches ruthlessly at the three men that surrounded him. The fourth one was lying on the floor writhing in pain.She watched in wonder as Elliot rai