Page 34 of Ashes of Sin

CHAPTER NINE

KYRA

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How many emotions are there? Like in total? Because I’m almost certain I’ve experienced all of them a dozen times over in the past day.

Fear.

Anger.

Confusion.

Sadness

Frustration.

The worst? Arousal.

Never in my life did I ever think I’d be kidnapped. I mean, being Derek Fox’s daughter and the heiress to Fox & Co., there was always a small chance, but it seemed unlikely.

Especially now I’m an adult.

Something my kidnapper, who closely resembles an angry Henry Cavill, could do with acknowledging. He’s no Superman, that’s for sure.

What sort of evil person takes someone’s freedom from them just because she’s marrying his father?

Clearly, he has daddy issues.

When he asked why I was marrying Pierce, glaring at me with those menacing eyes, I wasn’t going to answer. Not that hegave me the chance. He can think whatever he wants. I’m sure it makes no difference.

Although I would like to know what his motivations are.

Is it money he wants?

Will my father or Pierce pay?

I wonder if Penny knows I’m missing yet. If only she’d been able to speak with her cousin Chad and if only I’d been able to hide at his place in the Hamptons. The last thing she told me was that he was skiing in Switzerland.

Damn it.

I walk to the window and stare out at the Manhattan skyline. I’ve figured out where we are. I know this city inside and out, having grown up here. Across from me is Columbus Circle, so we must be on Billionaire Row.

Not surprised.

Maddox is clearly a wealthy man like his father.

And insane.

I hear a noise outside my room. It’s been quiet all day, except for the housekeeper. I make out voices so I quickly cross the room and put my ear to the door.

Men.

More than two.

My body tenses, wondering what this means. Do they know I’m here? Is Maddox with them?

“Ouch.” I wince as I press my bandaged hand on the doorframe.

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