Chapter 11. Katrina.

When my consciousness returned to me, the musty smell of the enclosed space where I was hit me like a punch to the gut. The air was dry and dusty, making my eyelids feel scratchy and my throat parched. I tried to open my eyes, but they felt heavy, as if weighed down by an invisible force. I blinked repeatedly, trying to clear the haze, but everything remained blurry.I coughed, trying to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, forcing me to pause. I took a deep breath, waiting for the room to stop spinning. As my senses slowly returned, I looked around, trying to take in my surroundings. The room was small, with only a tiny window high up on one wall, allowing a sliver of light to enter. A flickering light bulb cast eerie shadows on the walls, making it difficult to see.Panic began to set in as I scrambled to remember how I ended up here. My memories were hazy, but as I sat up straighter, they began to flood back. I was walking home from work when...when someone grabbed me. I

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Chapter 12. Katrina.

I stared at Nicholas, my eyes wide with shock, still reeling from his words. He has to be joking, right? Why else would he say something like that? What does he even mean? I thought back to our brief encounter, trying to make sense of his statement. It was just a chance meeting, a spark of attraction, but nothing more. I just left a ten-year marriage that led to absolutely nothing, and now he wants me to be with him? This is definitely a joke. There's no way he's serious about this.I slowly shook my head, finding the idea completely preposterous. "I'm sorry, but I can't do that," I said, my voice clipped, trying to convey my incredulity. "Our connection that day wasn't that deep for me to want to become your woman." I emphasized the last part, trying to make him understand that I wasn't interested in him or any kind of relationship. I was done with that.Nicholas's expression didn't change, but I saw a flicker of something in his eyes. Disappointment? Anger? I couldn't quite tell. "

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Chapter 13. Adonis.

The second I walked out of the room, the smile on my face dropped, revealing a deep scowl. My footfalls heavy, I walked out of the underground section where I placed Katrina in, into the main section of the mansion. The opulent decorations and lavish furnishings seemed to mock me, a stark contrast to the darkness brewing inside me.There, I found Arthur already waiting for me, an half smile on his face. He was always eager to know the details of my dealings, especially when it came to women. "So... How did your conversation go?" He asked as he fell into step with me, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.The bad feeling in my body intensified, but I knew Arthur wouldn't leave me alone if I didn't give him a satisfactory answer to his question. I poured myself a glass of whiskey from the mini bar in the parlor, the amber liquid glowing in the dim light. "Well, she's denying me," I said, my voice low and even, as I handed Arthur a glass.When I glanced at Arthur, his eyes were widened in su

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Chapter 14. Katrina.

I woke up the next day, my mind groggy and my head blank, as if a thick fog had settled over my thoughts. Looking around, I wondered why I wasn't waking up to the warm sun shining brightly in my face, or the soothing scent of lavender wafting through my nose, calming my senses. But then, like a slap in the face, reality hit me - I had been kidnapped, and I was currently trapped in a secret room, confined to a small, enclosed space.Seating up, I rubbed my neck, trying to massage away the stiffness. A low groan escaped my lips as I stretched my sore body. The hard bed had been unforgiving, and I couldn't believe I had fallen asleep on it. Either I was that exhausted, or it was the lingering effects of the sedatives I had inhaled earlier, still coursing through my veins.As I looked up, my gaze met the cold, unblinking stare of the camera, its lens trained directly on me. I felt a shiver run down my spine. I began to wonder if I was going to start this morning by going on a tirade, dema

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Chapter 15. Katrina.

"Who are you and what are you doing in my room?" I asked, my voice calm yet laced with anger due to the invasion of privacy. I sat up straight, my eyes fixed on the woman, my hands clenched into fists.The woman scoffed, her eyes narrowing as she glared back at me. "I should be asking you that question instead," She retorted, her voice just as haughty as her expression. "Who are you and what are you doing in our territory?" She asked, her voice laced with venom, her words dripping with malice.I pressed my lips together, regarding her for a moment, my anger simmering beneath the surface. The woman before me was a very beautiful woman, no doubt, yet she had an uncanny air around her. The deep plunge red gown she had on revealed intricate markings, reminding me of the ones I saw on Adonis' skin that night. Her long jet black hair had red highlights, her cat eyes glaring at me disapprovingly."I don't know," I responded, matching her glare with one of my own, squaring my shoulders and st

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Chapter 16. Katrina.

The next morning, after tossing and turning all night on the bed, trying to figure my way out of the hell hole, I woke up exhausted and in a fouler mood. The dark circles under my eyes seemed to throb in sync with my pounding headache. I decided to stay in all day, hoping to escape the chaos that had become my life. But a knock on the door prevented that from happening. At first, it was a gentle tap, but when I ignored it, the knocking grew louder and more insistent. I threw the covers over my head, hoping that whoever was knocking would quit it and leave, but that never happened. If anything, it grew more persistent, like a drumbeat in my brain.Frustrated, I sat up, my movements jerky, and climbed out of the bed. My feet stomped towards the door, my bare feet making soft slapping sounds on the cold floor. I flung the door open, ready to snap at whoever was behind it, but Arthur's jovial voice broke through my anger."Great morning to you, Katrina! How was your night?" His cheerful t

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