Kidnapped
Ava
It’s been about two months after my house was burned to the ground. So far nothing has
happened to me in those few months.
There hasn’t been any more attacks. It’s been quiet and I was hoping the bastard had given up on
killing me.
The chief told me not to get my hopes high. He advised to stay on guard and be on the lookout.
According to him, such people don’t give up easily. He told me that he or she was probably
bidding their time. Planning. Waiting for the perfect time to attack.
I get what he was saying, but it’s hard not to have hope when they have been quiet. It’s easy to
relax and let my guard down when it seems like they’ve left me alone.
These past few months have been the best of my life. Of course it can’t compare to those moments
I’m with Noah, but they have been pretty great nonetheless.
What made them the best was Ethan. Every moment I’ve been with him has taught me something
new about myself.
I love being around him and if I’m honest with myself, then I’ll admit that I’ve developed feelings
for him.
He’s everything I’ve ever wanted Rowan to be. Kind, loving and attentive. Not to mention that the
sex is amazing. I see the soft look in his eyes as he stares at me and I always fucking hope that he
feels the same way I do.
I can see myself building a life with him. That is if he wants me.
Most would probably say that I’m moving too fast. Maybe I am, but I don’t think so. I’ve wasted
nine years loving a man that didn’t deserve my love. Nine years with a man that hated me. Of
course when I get a chance to be happy I’m going to grab it with both hands. It’s not even
something to think about or debate.
My phone ringing brings me out of my happy thoughts of Ethan. I was a woman on cloud nine and
nothing could bring me down.
“Where the hell are you?” Letty’s screaming voice comes through the speaker.
We were having our weekly meet up and I was a little bit late. Blame it on Ethan and his expert
tongue
“Chill woman. I’m just pulling up” I roll my eyes even though she can’t see me.
Letty doesn’t like lateness, which is funny because she’s late like eighty percent of the time.
She huffs before
out. Rushing into the club, I spot her in
decided to do something different. We usually meet
I immediately agreed. I’ve never been to an actual
the night Ethan and I
bars.
I slept with both men, I was drinking. With
everything. With Rowan, I only remember bits
says when I take
in the VIP section, it wasn’t that noisy and so I
got caught up doing
I was caught up doing. I
was simple for
babe!” She shrieks in
up and hold it up in the air before
take a guess and
the shit” she says then calls the bartender
a glass.
my drink. I taste it and my eyes bulge
was good” she
I answer
just as I like it. Nice and sweet. I don’t like the bitter taste of alcohol. That’s
215
+15 BONUS
have things been?” I ask her after
a hectic week” she answers with a
I can help
me an extra pair of hands, legs and a new
the couch.
that’s something
you managed to get in touch with
I haven’t been able to get in touch with
When I call he doesn’t pick up. When I send him a message I get
from his lawyer instead.
the one that came up with
feel right. It was like he was avoiding
why.
to me and I won’t force issues…besides, I’m the
distance. He’s probably
it” she murmurs
“You know something?”
really, but I’m suspecting
in doubt. The only thing that might have happened
doubt that though. Rowan isn’t
being told
shake my head to clear it. “I doesn’t matter. None of
and let loose”
her phone. “Shoot. I need to
right back” 2
a chance to
I wait for another five minutes, but she’s still not
begin
her in the bathroom. I rush back to the
with a
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