Page 90 of Bound by Love
“Do you think Lilly orchestrated this remotely somehow?”
Sir shook his head. “No. Reverend Mother has written me faithfully twice a month. Lilly lost privileges as punishment and has been in isolation ever since she arrived. She has had zero opportunity to contact anyone.”
“If that is the case, then it must have been the slaver returning for his debt.”
Sir nodded sadly. “Yes. Durov and I believe this kidnapping attempt is directly linked to the slaver Lilly made the deal with. Unfortunately, he did not give up his claim on Brie after his informant reported back to him. He’s simply been biding his time until our baby was born to collect them both.”
Brie felt the blood drain from her face and had to sit down. “If that’s true, you believe he will try again?”
“We hope the public arrest of his two men will deter any further attempts. The slaver will not want to risk exposure now, and there will be an inquiry as to who their employer was. As soon as we get a face and a name, I will ensure that man never touches you.”
“But I don’t want you to get involved,” Brie cried. “Haven’t I suffered enough?”
“I won’t let Sir Davis go alone,” Faelan assured her. “The man must be dealt with as soon as we know his identity. Rytsar and I discussed it at length before this even happened. We will not let another woman suffer because of this man.”
“No, Faelan. I don’t want any of you to go,” Brie begged. “There has to be another way. Maybe the overseas authorities can help.”
“That is wishful thinking, babygirl.”
Brie whimpered at Sir’s answer.
“This man has been able to keep his identity hidden this entire time. Even Durov’s normal channels have found nothing up to this point.”
“Are you saying that I either live in fear for the rest of my life or I risk losing one of you? Neither seems like a viable option, Sir.”
“No, babygirl. I trust that the publicity will help us in the hunt, and that we will resolve this situation once and for all.”
Brie knelt on the floor, baring her heart to him. “I cannot lose you again. Promise me you won’t go, Sir.”
He shook his head. “I can’t make that promise.”
Brie slowly stood up and took Hope from his arms. Standing before him, she beseeched him again, “I need my husband, and Hope needs her father.”
Sir closed his eyes, saying nothing.
Faelan spoke up. “I know this is shocking coming from me, but I feel that the only solution in this case is annihilation, plain and simple. Until that day, you won’t be safe, Brie. What happened yesterday proves how vulnerable you are, even with all of us here to protect you.”
“First Lilly, now this…” Brie cried.
“Lilly is the reason for this,” Sir hissed.
“And she is paying the price for that, Sir. You said yourself that she remains in isolation with time to think about what she’s done.”
“You aren’t asking for me to spare the slaver as well?” Sir demanded.
“No. He not only poses a threat to us, but to other women. I want him gone.”
“At least we agree on that,” he stated.
“Sir Davis, I can keep you abreast of any news I hear, and I hope you will do the same,” Faelan told him.
“Certainly. I appreciate the help, Wallace.”
Faelan turned to leave, the guilt still etched into his face. It broke Brie’s heart and she called out to him. “Faelan…”
He turned to face her. “Yes, Brie.”
“How are you and Kylie?”
