In the car to the port, I was tied up and dumped in the back seat. I watched as Axel was freed from his ropes. He pulled out a card, handed it to two goons, and walked off."Axel, you liar and cheat!"I yelled until my throat hurt, tears and spit flying.One of the goons punched me in the head, and the world spun.He was about to hit me again, but a phone call interrupted him."You idiot! Stop the car now!"Adrian's voice burst from the phone, making the driver jump and slam on the brakes.In a flash, a black sedan zoomed up to us, skidding to a halt with a dramatic swerve.The door swung open, and there was Adrian, his face a mask of panic.He rushed over and gently pushed the hair from my face, shaking all over."Fiona! I'm here, Fiona!"I managed a weak smile for him, relieved that I would not have to face death.However, a moment later, darkness took me, and I passed out.When I woke up, I could not tell how much time had passed. My body felt like it had been through a
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