Jordan’s P.O.V. How could this happen? Dakota was holding both of our hands and then she was gone. It was less than three seconds. Anushka is a mess and I’m right there with her. I never thought someone would take Dakota. I really thought whoever broke into our rooms was looking for me or it was just random. Why would they take Dakota? “Mommyyyyyy, Daddyyyyyy.” We hear Dakota’s scream and turn to run in that direction. People are everywhere. I finally see her standing alone but she has blood on her dress. Anushka picks her up and holds her tight as she cries. “What happened sweetheart? I was so scared.” Anushka says. She turns away from me when I put my hand on her shoulder and my heart breaks. I hope she's not blaming the fact that we were kissing for what happened. “A man grabbed me, but I remembered what you said, Mommy. I bit his hand really hard, and it was nasty, but he yelled and dropped me. I screamed for you guys
Anushka's P.O.V. I had been so close to throwing in the towel and taking Dakota home to New York when we found her. I wanted to blame Jordan and our kissing for the reason she was taken, but then I realized if I blamed him, I was also to blame. Those few minutes Dakota wasn't with me were the most terrifying of my entire life. When we found her, I wanted to keep her hidden away from the world. I don't know who took her or why. Does it have anything to do with the break-ins or are these people just taking advantage of tourists? Seeing Jordan's face when I carried Dakota out of the bedroom made me realize I was no longer alone. We have only known each other for about a day, but we have already been through so much. I feel closer to him than I ever felt to Harrison. I keep telling myself that we're moving too fast and I should be more careful because I have a daughter to think about. However, my heart is telling me that Jordan is the real deal. The fear I saw in his eyes when we
Corbin's P.O.V. I can't believe that little brat bit me hard enough to draw blood. When I felt her little sharp teeth, I dropped her, and she started screaming. I didn't want to get anyone's attention, so I ran. My plan was to take the girl and then make Anushka and Jordan come to me. That plan went out the window when she bit me. Now their guard is going to be up even more. When I get to my hotel, I jump into the shower so I can think. They have to be considering that the break-in and the kidnapping are related now. After getting out of the shower, I go to bed. Maybe I can figure something out by morning because right now I feel like packing my bags and disappearing. I should let the bastard who hired me find someone else to do his dirty work. I have some decisions to make. I wonder if Jordan and Anushka even know why they're being targeted. I have no idea why but they must have done something to piss this guy off. __________________Mystery Man's P.O.V. I swear if Corbin do
Jordan's P.O.V. Anushka and I look at each other while Dakota waits for an answer about why we were exercising so late last night. I'm a successful businessman, surely I can come up with some reason, which isn't exactly a lie but not the whole truth, that will satisfy a four-year-old. "I wanted to make sure my heart was good and strong just in case any of the poison has gotten into my bloodstream," Anushka bites her lip trying not to laugh. Dakota crosses her arms and narrows her eyes. Why do I feel like she's getting ready to chastise me? She looks so much like her mother right now. "Okay. Are we going to eat breakfast before we talk to the police?" Dakota asks. Both Anushka and I sigh in relief. We're going to have to be more careful next time. "Let's order room service. What do you want?" I ask, sliding my arm around Anushka's waist. I expect her to push me off not wanting me to touch her in front of Dakota, but she doesn't. The little spy notices my arm, and her eyes
Anushka's P.OV. What are we going to do? I can't believe this is the man who took Dakota. How did he know we would call a car to pick us up? When I notice there's blood on the steering wheel, I swallow past the lump in my throat. "Where's the real driver?" I ask, dreading the answer. "Don't worry about him. So I'm curious. What did the two of you do that pissed someone off so much they want to kill you?" He asks as we get further and further from the busiest part of the island. I glance at Jordan, and he's pulling out his phone. "Why did you take me from my Mommy and Daddy?" Dakota asks him. I wrap my arm around her and kiss her head. She's a strong little girl, but I know she was scared then, and she's scared now. "I guess I can tell you now because you won't be alive soon to run your mouths. I was hired to do a job. The woman on the beach didn't poison you correctly, Jordan, or you would have already been dead. When my employer found out that you were here too, Anushka, he in
Jordan's P.O.V. I knew we were only going to have one shot to get Anushka and Dakota out of here. I'm hoping Raymond could talk to the police and give them our location. I trust him more than I do the locals because I know he can track me in real-time. When Paul starts coming for Dakota and pulls out a knife, I know I have to act fast. I see in Anushka's eyes that she doesn't want to go, but also know she will because of Dakota. "Run." When she begins running, Paul lunges for her, but I grab him and throw him against the car. One punch to the face and he falls to the ground. The man who picked us up grabs the gun, and I run toward him. I jump and tackle him to the ground as he fires. He doesn't hit anything, as I knock the gun out of his hand. We wrestle on the ground, and he gets a few punches in, but I'm bigger and stronger. I knock him out and get the gun. After making sure the safety is on, I slip it into my waistband and run after Anushka and Dakota. When I reach them,
Anushka’s P.O.V. After the plane lands, Jordan calls his car service to pick us up to take us to my and Dakota’s apartment. He said technically he's still on vacation, so as long as I was okay with it, he was going to stay with us. Of course, I’m okay with it. Maybe we can actually spend some time together that doesn’t involve one of us being kidnapped, robbed, or poisoned. As soon as we get inside, I know something is wrong. “Someone’s been in here,” I tell Jordan. Everything looks in place, but I can tell things aren’t where I left them. I put Dakota down and walk over to the picture of my mom. It’s turned the wrong way. I wouldn't have done that because I have it positioned so she can look out of the window and see the city. She loved the city. “How can you tell?” Jordan asks, putting our luggage next to the door. “It doesn't look like anything is missing, but things have been moved as though someone was looking f
Stewart’s P.O.V. Thanks to my no-good daughter I have gone from a successful businessman to a nobody overnight. My business was struggling but I would have brought it back, I just needed the right investors. However, when I couldn’t find one and Anushka gave me an ultimatum I thought I would at least stay within the company so I could turn the tables and force her out. I should have known she would go against me. I guess I didn't put her in her place enough when she was growing up. It's time to rectify that, I'm going to put her through hell. Running my hand through my salt-and-pepper hair with frustration I look out the window of the small apartment I’m currently renting. Five years, it was almost five years ago when she forced me out of my own business. Harrison was supposed to keep her reined in. A woman has no place in a man’s world other than to cook, clean and fuck. I have very little money and no plan but I will pay her back. I look down at my ph