Ace Killian

chapter 3: the buyer

Ace's P.O.V

I was in the middle of sorting shipment details when jake called.

"What's up, Jake?" I asked, eyes on the papers

"Sir ...we have a problem." 

"what is it?" my patience was thin.

"Naomi escaped"

my head snapped up "how the hell did you let this happen" i barked.

"Naomi escaped"

"What how the fuck did you let this happen" I said yelling into the phone.

"We caught her on surveillance - she ran out the service exit. I'm sorry sir" 

" don't move. I'll get her "

i hung up, grabbed my coat and keys, and left the office in a blur. my assistant could handle my calls, right now Naomi was my only priority.

...

the cut through back roads felt longer than it should. when i finally spotted her, she looked ridiculous - barefoot, filthy, hair a mess - wandering near the ditch like prey. I pulled over and stepped out.

"Miss?" i called, keeping my voice even. "Is everything okay"?

she looked up frantic and immediately grabbed me. 

" Please you have to help me- i need to get far away from here..." she babbled on, desperation raw in her voice

"don't worry" i said in comfort "I can help you. where do you need to go?"

"Thank you ,Mr.? she asked

"Ace, call me Ace" I replied with a smile.

" Thank you. If you could just drop me off at the nearest police station that would be great"

 I opened the passenger door. "Okay, Get in"

I got in the car and locked the doors.

She wasn't going to escape again.

 " The police station is a long drive" I said reengaging in conversation "there's nothing out here."

"How far is it? do you know?" she asked in a panic

"Maybe a 3 to 4 hour, I can't be certain"

"What! "

"Hey - hey it's going to be fine. I'll get you there " 

releasing the tension in her shoulders, she nodded in agreement, she curled in her seat and not before long fell asleep before we reached the highway. I watched her through rearview mirror - vulnerable, defiant, dangerous in ways I couldn't admit. by the time we reached my villa, the rain had started, and the house looked like a fortress.

mission accomplished. property retrieved.

...

Naomi's P.O.V

I woke up to Ace carrying me in his arms. He was quite handsome with his Raven dark hair, gray eyes and his muscular build that was prominent even through his suit.

before I noticed we were in a room, my ass had hit the floor hard.

"What the fuck " i said clutching my bruise.

I sat up, rubbing the ache and immediately i took in the room. The same grey silk sheet, the white vanity, the chandelier. 

"wh-what's going on? 

he didn't move fast. he moved certain, like predator who knew his prey didn't have a chance.

"Your so fucking naive Naomi." he said in a low voice.

"is it that easy for you to get into a stranger's car " he said shaking his head.

 he tossed his jacket on the coach, studying me.

"Did you really think you could escape me" his smile was small and ugly

panic surged thought me. I tried for the door, but he made his way, closing it before me. my speed wasn't enough. He moved like silk and stone, blocking my way. 

cornered me, the space between us shrinking. my back was now against the wall. my heart hammered so loud I thought he could hear it.

 "I paid good money for you' he said, almost gently "that makes you mine"

 I swallowed the lump that was in my throat.

realization then dawned on me. the so-called boss, the man behind the drapes, i'd been in his car the whole time.

"The only thing left to do is punish you for being such a naughty girl" he whispered, finding pleasure in this moment.

every hair on my skin rose. the room felt smaller, my options fewer. I'd been reckless - getting into the car - and now I was trapped with the man who'd purchased me.

Ace Killian.

 how could I have stupidly dug my own grave 

What am I going to do.

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Sorry this chapter is so short😌