Veiled Love in Vice

, its narrow entrance shrouded in mystery. Descending down a small staircase, they approached a heavy door adorned with a keypad by its side. With practiced ea

ng their presence as they made their way further into the room. A ma

he said,with calculated nod

e he wasn't tortured too much. I need him in a good sta

ards the room where their captive awaited. Upon entering, they found Arkin seated, a cut marring his forehead, his s

ation. "What has he said so far? Alexis" he

ntified as Alexis,

ed in frustration.

id sarcasm dripped in his voice "Then bring in t

ucas,He's been trained to withstand it" he explained. L

his expression thought

his capture. We'll have to wait until th

he surface. "We don't have time

slow Luke, Arkin is our only lead to them, they co

ll-trained. so we have to be

. "Is the truth serum

dded. "Ye

ly. "I'll go fetch a drink

replied Lucas nodde

up. "Oh, I almost forgot. Vanessa

eel, his tone icy. "T

at on the other side of the room, his mind already rac

~•~•

e two women sipped their drinks and chatted animatedly about the events of the previous even

et at the gala," Ciara prodded, her eyes sparklin

..No actually" Isla said

she said to the barten

s name yet you've fall

just find him strange not like th

ou say so" Ciar

d and they both b

lingering sense of intrigue that had followed her home. As they discussed their pl

s widening in alarm. "We need to go home. We're being wat

Ciara asked panickin

l good okay, let's just casua

serious. "Okay Let's go," she said, rising f

feeling of unease that gnawed at her. Glancing over her shoulder, she spotted a man comin

ocation, it was a hotel, they were quick to spot one of her father's bodyguards, even though he wasn't in uniform. Without drawing attention to themselves, they

way, they made their way t

d her younger brother, Nolan, who was engrossed in his laptop as usual.

nd approached them, his demeanor calm yet concerned. "Are yo

er voice steady despite the u

tures. "Good," he said with a sigh. "I have to leave

ion. As Isla and Ciara settled into the spacious surroundings of the apartment, the

th a sense of urgency. "Have you found the person

oard of his laptop. "Yes, I have. I've sent you

hint of relief. "What's the

, "I'll send it t

to himself before turning his attention to Isla and Ciara. "Both of y

I'm afraid, I prefer to stay here and bing

offed in

u were, you know Krav Maga

the system, I could ki

said through

about to continue

ing Ciara roll her eyes with a

l send you the details,then you'll change the contact information. When y

re but I am going throu

ion her brother's orders. "What if the wrong address act i

able," he instructed. "Also you might meet a familiar face

ed but she simpl

la and Ciara to prepare for what's ahead As Nolan greeted Ciara and informed I

she said, a sense of pu

eah" Ci

ress, Isla couldn't shake the feeling of apprehension that settled in the pit of her stomach. But with Ciara