Taken

Chapter 52

I stepped up to the lift and called it. I could feel people behind me, and I turned slightly to see David and Pascal standing behind me.
"I honestly don't need bodyguards." I complained, moving into the lift and selecting the Murdock's level.
"Don't think of us as bodyguards Anna, more like babysitters." Pascal said leaning against the side of the lift and watching me with a smile. My eyes wandered to him and I stared at him briefly before looking back to the doors as they opened, stifling a smile. His sarcasm was appreciated, I couldn't ignore the gnawing feeling in my stomach.

Pascal moved out first and I followed him, with David behind me. I looked to the seating area, which was empty.
"They must be in their rooms packing." Pascal said looking towards the bedrooms.
I groaned slightly, hearing the footsteps and voices of Nico's other men coming down the stairs. I turned and watched as Alexander, Daniel and Ford walked into the room.
Alexander stared at me from where he was standing. I felt uncomfortable, and stepped in closer to David. Without saying anything he raised his arm and gently ran it over the small of my back.

"How'd the conversation go?" Alexander asked, looking over at Pascal and David then back to me.
"Haven't had it yet." I said quickly. Alexander didn't reply, only snorted slightly. Ford watched him closely, my eyes flicked to him as he stared at him.

"Anna?" Someone said from the bedrooms. I spun my head to Armie, who stood in the hallway with some clothes in his hands.
"Armie." I whispered, pulling away from David and walking quickly over to him. Hugging him tightly. Armie wrapped his arms around me and hugged me back.
"You okay?" He asked pulling away slightly and looking at me, moving some hair from my face. I nodded up at him.
"Can you take me to Max and Henry?"
Armie nodded. I looked back at the men then followed Armie to over off the bedrooms.

"Anna, don't go in there." Alexander said, stepping forward slightly.
"Hurry" I whispered to Armie, who opened the door and gently pushed me inside. Closing the door behind me and remaining outside.
Henry was standing at the bed with his back to me.

"Henry." I whispered. Henry dropped what he was holding and spun around, looking at me. Henry walked over to me quickly and pulled me into his arms, hugging me against him tightly. I pulled back slightly to look at him. Without saying anything he pressed his lips to my forehead and kissed me. I pulled back quickly and moved towards the small desk that was set up in the room.

"Where's Max?" I asked making myself comfortable on the desk.
"He has the room next door. He's in the shower." I nodded at his answer.

"Henry there has been a change in plans. We are going to be here for a few days before moving off to New York." I said, readjusting my spot on the desk and looking at Henry.
"But we just agreed on LA?" Henry said walking towards me and standing in front of me.
"I know, but I don't want to be here. I asked for us to stay on the yacht, but we can't." I whispered, looking down.
"Where in New York?" Henry asked, stepping closer to me again.
"I don't know. Nico said he'd just bought a Penthouse?"
Henry nodded once at me. "I think I know the one."

"I'd rather be there." I said looking back down again.
"I thought the plan was for us all to be living in the same place to protect you."
"It was, I just don't want to be there. I've got a lot of memories..." I trailed off before recovering.
"Please Henry." I whispered looking back up at him. Henry didn't reply, only sat back on the bed and looked at me.
"Armie." Henry called out. Within a few seconds the door had opened and Armie walked into the room.

"We will be moving to New York. Find out where the Sallach's will be staying."
"It's a penthouse." I cut in quickly hoping that would make his job easier. Armie locked eyes with me.
I quickly stood up and walked to the door, opening it slightly. As I looked out I could see David and Pascal standing by the door leaning on the wall. They looked up to me quickly.
"Can we talk out here? They'll know more." I asked, turning around and looking at Henry and Armie. Henry nodded and stood up, moving towards me.
I quickly opened the door and walked into the hallway and then into the living space. David and Pascal followed me and sat either side of me on the sofa. They both moved so that I was sitting tightly between them.