Veronica’s POVWaking up I futtered my eyes to the soft light filtering through the curtains. Scanning the room, I noticed that Logan wasn’t next to me anymore. I sighed, turning onto my back, I stared at the ceiling. A strange feeling of emptiness started to consume me. His absence made my heart fill with sadness. I was always so used to waking up alone, but this morning was different. I felt different. I lingered in the bed for a few more moments, before gathering the willingness to get up. Today was another day that I had to meet with Grace to continue my lessons. She had been helping me so much to help me refine my manners and present myself better. Though it hasn’t been easy, I was not willing to give up. I had to continue and be the true lady I have to be.After getting dressed in a beautiful but yet simple dress, I made my way to the study. As I walked to the study, the silence of the morning was only broken by the echo of my footsteps. When I finally made it to the study, I w
Logan’s POVA few hours had passed as I buried myself into my work, thinking of a plan to keep my pack safe. Then Andrew burst into my office, his face flushed with panic and anger. Without knocking, Andrew flung open the door, making me startle.“She’s gone, Alpha!” Andrew said as he tried to catch his breath. Barely pausing he continued, “Vernonia is gone. She is nowhere to be found. And, we found Grace tied up, locked in a room in your house!”My heart sank, my eyes widened in shock, “What? How-”“I have no idea!” He cut me off, pacing back and forth. His hands rubbing his head. “There was no sign of intrusion. Whoever did this, thought clearly and precisely. They knew what they were doing. Grace… Was shaken up, but she wasn’t hurt.”I stood up abruptly, my mind filled with questions and anger, “Veronica?”“I’m sorry Sir. But, there is no sign of her.”Clenching my fists, my gaze fixed on my desk, “Whoever took her won’t get away with this. Find Veronica. Now!”Andrew nodded, alrea
Veronica’s POVI started to wake up, my mind foggy as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. The cold, damp air clung to my skin, making me shiver. The sight of a bulb flickering above my head made the room feel more like a prison. I tried to move but the chains binding my wrists and ankles echoed through the small room. Panic started to take hold of my body. My breaths became unsteady and restless, but I forced myself to remain calm, focused on the voices that were in the distance. Shia’s voice was unmistakable, sharp. I could hear the cold and venom in her tone of voice. The other voice was a man, it sounded very familiar but I was too disorientated to make out who it was.Everything happened too fast. The abduction was almost a blur. I noticed that they were talking about something important, but they were too far to clearly make out what they were saying. All that I knew was they were serious, by the way of their tones. My thoughts raced as I listened, trying to piece togethe
Veronica’s POVMy voice was cracking as I whispered, my desperate plea was left with the deafening silence.The cold metal of the chains started to eat into my wrists. This was starting to feel like a horrible nightmare that I just couldn’t seem to wake up from. I knew there was no use in hoping for a miracle. I wanted, needed to get out of here.Closing my eyes, I focused on steadying my breaths. Now wasn't the time to let my fears take over. I had to think clearly, to find a way out. Marcus and Shia wouldn’t be gone for too long, I didn’t want to think about what they might do to me. If they would go against Logan to kidnap me, who knows what they would actually do to me when given the opportunity. Taking in the surroundings once more, searching for anything that I could use. The room was empty, only a little flickering lightbulb. But, in the distance, in one of the corners was a rusty old nail. It wasn’t much, but it will have to do. Shifting my body, they sound of the chains sou
Veronica’s POVMy voice was cracking as I whispered, my desperate plea was left with the deafening silence.The cold metal of the chains started to eat into my wrists. This was starting to feel like a horrible nightmare that I just couldn’t seem to wake up from. I knew there was no use in hoping for a miracle. I wanted, needed to get out of here.Closing my eyes, I focused on steadying my breaths. Now wasn't the time to let my fears take over. I had to think clearly, to find a way out. Marcus and Shia wouldn’t be gone for too long, I didn’t want to think about what they might do to me. If they would go against Logan to kidnap me, who knows what they would actually do to me when given the opportunity. Taking in the surroundings once more, searching for anything that I could use. The room was empty, only a little flickering lightbulb. But, in the distance, in one of the corners was a rusty old nail. It wasn’t much, but it will have to do. Shifting my body, they sound of the chains sou
Veronica’s POVMarcus’s lips curled into a wicked grin as he saw me readying myself for a fight. He stepped forward, his eyes narrowed, I could see he clearly enjoyed the fear I was projecting. I stood my ground, knowing I needed to get him down to be able to escape. I lunged myself at him with the nail, the hope of catching him off guard. He stuck out his hand and grabbed me by my wrist. He was faster than I was. He sidestepped my attack with ease, then he tilted his head slightly. Then he shook it slightly with an evil grin. His grip was like iron, he then twisted my arm painfully. It forced me to release my grip on the nail. The sound of the nail hitting the ground echoed through the hall.“Going to give you an A for effort. But, remember I am stronger, faster. For a mutt I like your determination.” He sneered, yanking me closer. His breath was hot against my ear as he whispered, “You’re not going anywhere.”As I struggled against him, I kicked and tried to claw my way free, but I
Logan’s POVThe room cleared and my men headed out to carry out my orders. The war room was once a place where we planned and strategized when setting out to war, but now it seemed like a prison of uncertainty. The thought of Veronica in danger because of me was unbearable. The thought of her getting hurt or worse killed weighed heavily on my shoulders. Pacing back and forth, my mind raced. Shia had always been unpredictable, but I never thought that she would stoop to this level. Never thought she would go as far as kidnapping someone. What was her endgame? Did she think this would make me see her differently? Well, thinking of her differently was no doubt. Once a member of my pack, now a woman that I want dead. She had stepped over a line that she can never return from. If I get my hands on her, there is no telling what I would do. The door creaked open, making my snap back to reality. Andrew re-entered the room, his expression grim. “Alpha, we got some news. We just received wor
Veronica’s POVI was alone with my thoughts and the growing dread that twisted in my gut. The dim light flickered, making the small room feel like I would never get out of this horrible place. Trying to steady my breathing as the cold of the concrete floor seeped deeper into my skin. I tried to stay calm but the terror of what might come next was overwhelming.Minutes turned into hours, each second increasing my fear. Just as I was starting to think that nothing else would happen that day, that I was given a chance to gather my strength, I heard footsteps again. These were different, heavier, and filled with dark intent that made my heart race even faster.The sound of the door opening sent chills down my spine once again. I caught the sight of Marcus. His eyes locked with mine, but this gaze was something else. It made me feel like I was some sort of prey that he was hunting. His lips curved into that same twisted grin I had seen before. He closed the door behind him, then he locked