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Fear creeps into my veins, and my hands roam my hair as I try to think straight. "Okay, thank you," I say while walking out. As I stand on the pavement, my mind searches for answers. The police haven't arrived yet, so I break every brain cell to come up with the answer to the question.Where could she be?Then it hits me.
Her car!
I sprint across the street and charge towards the parking space that I know she uses most of the time. Situated behind two abandoned buildings, it’s shrouded in darkness. I increase my pace when her red BMW comes into view. A rush of relief washes over me, but it evaporates when I gaze inside.She isn’t here.
I slam my hand on the roof before pulling at the door handle. Locked. I take a step back, but as I do, the car doors unlock.
What the...
"Just as expected."
I make a one-eighty, and my breath halts when seeing a black handgun pointed at my chest. My eyes fly over the dark figure, stepping out of the shadows. He’s wearing black clothing, black boots, and a hoodie, which makes it impossible for me to identify him. But there is no doubt in my mind that this is the motherfucker that assaulted and stalked Alisha.
"Where is she?"
"Shut up!"
Tension builds, and I ball my hands into fists.
"If she means anything to you, you do as I ask. If you refuse to obey my orders, I promise you'll never find her."
Something hits the floor and my shoe. I glance down to find a set of handcuffs with a black lint attached.
"Pick it up."
He lifts the gun and points to my head when I don't move.
"Listen, and I'll take you to her. If you don't, that daughter of yours will lose her dad. And I'll be sure to visit the lovely young lady. Her skin must feel like satin under my fingertips."
Acid burns in my throat at the thought of him touching or even coming near Sam.
"What is it going to be, Walker?"
I do as asked and pick the restraints from the floor.
"Now, walk to the passenger's seat and secure one of the cuffs around your wrist. When you’ve done that, you’ll place the blindfold over your eyes and bring both arms behind your back so I can cuff you. Don't even think of trying anything. Because I'll shoot you. Now move!"
With the gun pointed at my head, I walk to the other side of the car and cuff my left wrist. As I blindfold myself, I can't help but spit out. "If you have hurt Alisha in any sense, I'll break every bone in your body when I get the chance."
"Turn!" he commands.
I do as he asks. The clicking sound combined with the metal carving into my skin causes my heartbeat to thrash in my ears. But I ignore it. I need to stay sharp and figure out who he is and where he's taking me.
"Who are you?"
My skin goes clammy when the barrel of the gun presses against the nape of my neck.
"Someone who will teach you a valuable lesson. You're nothing but a thief of the lowest kind, and it's payback time, Walker."
The pure animosity in his voice alarms me not to ask further. The car door opens. "Get in."
The moment I sit, I shoot forward when something sharp penetrates my upper arm.
"You fucking bastard!"
The car door slams shut, and I ram my shoulder against it, but it's useless. With my hands secured behind my back, I'm helpless.
"You worthless piece of shit, if... I... Fuck." Whatever he just injected is having its effect, as the world starts to spin before my eyes.No! No. Fight it, I yell at myself. I need to stay awake.
