Taken

Chapter 27

Kevin moved away from me, but stayed close enough to me that there wasn't enough space for me to try and get away.

"They had a fucking tracker on you?" Ford said picking it up and looking at it. I nodded and bowed my head, looking down at my chest and suddenly becoming extremely self conscious. Without saying anything, Nico wrapped his jacket back around my shoulders, and I gratefully pulled it so it was covering my chest. I simply nodded at him and looked down again.

"Alright. Let's get going." Nico said clapping his hands together and turning towards the Marina.

I followed Nico as he walked down the stairs and to the pontoon, Kevin and Ford followed behind me. The walkway moved with the water and I stumbled as I stepped onto it. I grabbed hold of the last bit of railing there was and looked down the rest of it.
"I can't walk on this in my heels. The water is too rough." I said looking to Nico then back to Kevin and Ford. Nico nodded at Kevin and they both walked to me. Nico hooked his arm in with my right arm and held onto my forearm, and Kevin hooked his with my left. Together they walked me to the end of the pontoon, my feet barely touching the ground.

I was scared, and the further I was taken away from the tracker meant the harder it would be for Henry and Max to find me. I tried at times to pull back, or away. They'd simply stop and readjust their arms so they had a better grip on my forearm before moving off again. I turned my head to see Ford following closely behind with some other men further behind him.

At the end of the walkway was the biggest Yacht I had seen in a long time. Nico stopped and nodded to Kevin before letting my arm go and walking up the ramp to the yacht. Kevin gently moved me and began walking me up it as well.
Once on the main deck we were greeted by one man. The captain. He spoke with Nico quietly before nodding to Kevin, Ford and myself. Nico began moving off into the main decks seating area in the yacht. We walked through the doors to the main saloon, the room with brightly lit and immaculate. Kevin walked me to the sofa and sat me down before moving away slightly.

"Anna, welcome aboard the Carinthia VII. I have just a few things I want to say before we get going. The first is that the staff and crew on this yacht are ours. They are aware of the business we do, and who we are. 2, the staff and crew have been directed not to talk to you. They will acknowledge any requests you have and help you with whatever you need, but they are not to converse with you. They know about the contract and therefore that you may not be a willing participant just yet. 3, we felt this was probably the best way to get this process rolling or getting to know each other as opposed to being on a plane where the trip is short. 4, We will be out at sea, and this makes for any attempts that you make to escape, much harder." Nico said standing in front of me but opposite the small table which was between us. I could feel my heart hammering against my chest and panic seeping into my body.

"Who can I talk to then?" I asked, worried that the journey would be a lonely one. Nico's face softened and he smiled at me, before motioning between himself, Kevin and Ford.

I nodded, and looked down. This was so far from what I wanted.
"Is there anything else?" I asked looking back up to Nico.
"Yeah, your room will be with me and I'll show you to it now." I froze and shook my head.
"Nope. No way." I said standing up and moving away from the sofa. Kevin and Ford stood in a way that showed me they were alert and ready to respond however they needed. Legs slightly apart, Kevin had his arms crossed over his chest whereas Ford had his arms crossed behind his back, I could see in the reflection of the door that his hands were open, with one hand holding on to the other wrist.

"I'm not sleeping with you!" I said walking around the table and towards the deck we had just come from. Kevin and Ford stepped in my way and stopped me from exiting the door.

"Get out of my way." I grit out, looking up at them. Ford smiled at me, seemingly loving my defiance. I looked to Kevin who just stared at me, he shook his head at me and then nodded back to Nico.
I sighed dramatically and turned around and looked at him. He simply shrugged his shoulders.
"Unfortunately, there are no other rooms available." He said innocently. I shook my head and moved back to the sofa.
"I'll sleep here then." I said defiantly as I flopped down.

Nico smiled, amused by me.
"Come on. Let's go." Is all he said before turning and walking deeper into the yacht. I stayed in my spot and watched him leave. He stopped and looked to Kevin before he looked at me. Before I knew what was happening, my arm was grabbed and I was gently being pulled off the sofa.
"Stop!" I grunted, attempting to pull my arm out Kevin's grip. Wordlessly, he moved me so I was standing in front of Nico. He looked down at me before moving to the small lift. He stepped into it and put his hand out. Kevin gently pushed me into his arms and the door closed. The lift was small, and definitely wasn't built for many people. It could easily fit 3 maybe 4 but anything more would be a tight fit.
Nico pressed the up button and held me closely to him. Within a manner of seconds the doors opened again. Kevin and Ford stood at the doors waiting for us.

"See, I told you the stairs are definitely faster than the lift." Kevin said laughing.
"Yeah yeah, show off. It would have been harder though." Nico said gently moving me out the lift and guiding me to the left.

We walked through another seating area before walking into another small corridor with a small office set up at the end. Nico opened a door to the left which was a bathroom, the door to the right lead into a walk in wardrobe/dressing area. He moved me through that before walking into the master bedroom.

"This will be our room." Nico said letting go of my arm. I shook my head at him and moved away.
"I told you. I am not sleeping with you." I said, moving and looking out the window. It was dark out and I could barely make anything out. It was late but I wasn't sure of the time. I turned to Nico, hoping my absolute defiance was enough for him to alter things so I had my own bed. Nico didn't respond.
"The other door leads to the bathroom you saw before. Help yourself to a shower. I'll get some clothes for you to wear." I dropped down to one of the chairs in the room and looked down to my lap.

Nico looked at me then turned and left the room. Within a few minutes he returned and with a handful of clothes and stood in front of me.
"These will do for now. I'll get your sizes later and send someone to get some clothes for you." I looked to the clothes he was holding then up to me.
I gently took the tshirt and track pants from him.
"Thanks." I said quietly as I lay them in my lap.

"Please, have a shower, get comfortable. I'll be back shortly." Nico said smiling at me slightly then leaving the room with Ford. Kevin stood by the door and watched me.

I sighed; and looked to the roof before dropping my head dramatically.

"You do realise I can't get this dress off by myself?" I said looking to Kevin who stood leaning against the wall by the door.
"I can help with it." Kevin said stepping forward. I shook my head and stood up, throwing the clothes Nico had brought me onto the bed, then taking off his jacket.
Kevin took the jacket and put it in the dressing room before returning.

I sat on the bed and began undoing my stilettos and threw them in the corner. My feet ached as I stood up. My feet seemingly deformed into the shape of the stiletto. I groaned and closed my eyes, putting my head back and rolling my feet.

"You're a lot shorter without them on." Kevin said. I quickly opened my eyes and took a step away, noticing he was a lot closer than I though he would be.

"I'm average!" I said, feeling offended at being called short.
Kevin laughed, "you are anything but average. But there's nothing wrong with short women. I know I like it." He said smiling at me. As I'd been wearing my heels, I hadn't noticed how tall he actually was.
"You're what? 6 foot 3?" I asked looking up to him. Kevin simply nodded and gently put his hand on my waist, spinning me so I was facing away from him. I could feel my heart hammering against my chest as he began to untie the dress. I quickly held my hands against my chest to stop the dress falling down and showing my boobs.
I turned my head slightly to Kevin, "Thanks. Giant. I'll go shower now." I said taking a few steps towards the bathroom. Kevin smiled and sneered then nodded at me and left the room. Closing the door behind him.

I sighed and let the dress fall to the floor as I stepped out of it. I grabbed the clothes and walked into the bathroom. I quickly pulled the shirt on and the track pants and walked to the door that lead back out into the corridor. I needed to at least try to get away.