My head is still covered with some kind of sack while my mouth is tied tightly at the back of my head but I can hear everything around me clearly. They were loud and talking in foreign languages inside the van and it is already making me dizzy.

I just stayed still, afraid that they might do something to me when I try to move or scream. Yet, the goosebumps is very visible to my skin and my heart is beating rapidly. The feeling is very frightening to the point that I might go insane in seconds.

I'm sure if I am still alive in a minute though. Someone might just pull a bullet in my head and throw my body on the river on the way.

And Rune is not here anymore to save me.

Or anyone. No one knows that I was taken away. They might just thought that I have gone home or ran away.

When the van stopped, a harsh hands took me by the wrist and shove me out then lifted me up to carry me on his shoulder. This time, I can't help but to scream through the tight cloth around my mouth.

"No one is going to hear you, sweetheart. Don't waste your voice over nothing." The man who is carrying grunted.

It was not a very long walk before he dropped me down on a chair, untied my hand but two men immediately grabbed it again before I start to punch them, then tied them again behind. And this time, some cold metallic feeling and chained my foot.

"Just to make sure you have no escape." One stated, as he trace his fingertips on the skin of my feet but I just shove it away.

"Feisty."

"Hey, boss! We already got her." One said, I guess he was talking to him over the phone because I heard some ringing before that. "Oh come, boss. Can't we have fun with her? Fuck, I never thought that, that asshole's daughter is such a beautiful lady. I'm impressed."

After he said that, it was followed by laughters from the others. Shit. I felt like they are looking at me right now.

"Alright. I guess I can wait a little longer. You will have her first then give her to me next. The others are lusting over her as well so maybe when we got tired of her then kill her." The man stated darkly causing me to shiver in fear.

I'm going to die.

Oh God, could someone please find me.

I wanted to cry but no tears are coming out from me. I don't know why though. Because of the fear?

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After...maybe ten minutes later, a loud thud or sound of someone opening a huge door started to shriek and I can hear someone saying "Boss is here."

I am guessing this is Lyndon. And this is not the first time I saw him though. He was the one who barged inside my condo before this all shit happens. He's the one who warned me and I am guessing he is the one who is going to end me. Oh crap.

He had the most hideous face I have ever seen.

"Princess Jasmine is in the house!" A strong voice spoke while he followed it with a loud laughter. "And you idiots, you covered her face. How can we see how beautiful she is." He stated, then in a few seconds, the sack was removed from my head, my sight adjusted to the dark place.

Where am I?

Honestly, I was expecting that they would take me to a abandon warehouse or some old dusky shack like what kidnappers do on tv. I am actually in a luxurious room and a fireplace in front of me. Is this Black Phoenix's hideout? Looking around me, I tried to count the number of men inside.

One...

Two...

Shit.

There are fifteen men here surrounding me. And then a creepy man with burned face  is in front of me. Lyndon is not the type of face you don't want to see first.

"What's with that face? You don't seem happy to see me." Lyndon chuckled, taking his face closer to me.

I narrowed my eyes at him as a reply. If my mouth wasn't tied, I will cursed him with all of my might and spit at his mouth.

But in my position right now. My moves are minimal. I can't express any emotions other than my eyes.

"Poor Daddy...he left his baby to wander alone." He grimaced, while eying me from head to toe. "Aww, you boys wrinkled her gown which is surely it must have cost more than you're life."

"Boss, it would be so much better if we just take it off so we could get a better view of this slut." One suggested, and I can see that he sure does not look like in the right mind.

"Yes, boss! Take it off!"

"Take it off!"

"Don't put words into my mouth, assholes. I know what I am doing." Lyndon hissed causing them to shut up before glaring. "Remember why we took her, idiots. Don't be tempted seeing a woman! She is here because of his Father and that fucking bodyguard of his. They are the reason why this happened to us."

"I'm sure her father will give up once he saw his daughter with us."

"Giving up is not enough. He needs to pay for what he did to my brother and our gang." Lyndon roared, as he marched towards me then harshly cupped my nape, forcing me to look at his face. "Your Dad deserves to feel what he did to me. How he mercilessly killed my brother in front of me. How that Agent Red burned my face and cut my hand. They will suffer worse than what they have done to me." Venom was spitting out of his mouth.

He really hate my father that much? Yes, I know my Dad kills people but I'm sure that he doesn't kill innocent ones. He kills the bad guys. Those who had some evil in this city. Those who will cause danger. And Lyndon just deserves to be punished for killing my Mom.

"Lock her up." Lyndon ordered to his men.

Fuck this Lyndon.

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3rd POV

Everyone in the party has been having a very good time except for one. Ryan Waylord was searching for his daughter but she was out of sight. He ordered some men to search for her and he is starting to feel a discomfort. Even Brian seems to be looking for his fiancée and she is no where to be found, totally.

"When was the last time you saw her?" Ryan whispered at Brian's ear.

"After I proposed on stage." He answered with the same tone and softness of voice. "She just walked off then didn't return. I was planning to chase her but maybe she's just too shock about this whole marriage thing." Brian replied, burying his hands inside his pockets.

"I hate pressuring her but I just want to make sure that she is in good hands when I'm finally gone. My time on earth is not that long anymore, son. I'm afraid that's just it. My body won't respond anymore to any medication." Ryan stated, inhaling deeply.

Brian nodded. "I understand. And thank you for trusting me."

"I just hope I am doing the right choice." Brian muttered under his breath then and took the rest of the wine in his glass in one shot.

Brian continued entertaining some guests while Ryan is still in discomfort. He hasn't seen Rune around too though. And he even made sure to invite some of the people from Royals to express some gratitude for all the works they have done to keep her daughter safe. Especially Rune.

Ryan loved that boy like his own son. But he knows the life that he took. So, he really wants him to be a part of his grand celebration. And it is actually making him irritating because he can't see that in the his party.

"We've searched the whole place, Boss but apparently, we can't find your daughter anymore." One of his men told him with his head bowed down.

Ryan's eyebrows furrowed. "Are you trying to tell me that my daughter left this party without anyone knowing? You just let her go without any protection?" Anger starts running through his veins.

"No, boss. W-we will search harder this time." The man bowed his head once more then stars to ran off like a dog with a tail between his legs.

Ryan made his way towards the small vacant room that was seems to be a resting area. He sat done on the couch and tried dialling her daughter's phone number. But it took him four missed calls before he gives up. A pit of nervousness starts to cover him. Did he scare her? Didn't she like the proposal of Brian? All of the questions starts punching in his brain yet he can't even answer one of them.

Where is Rune when we needed him? He thought in his mind. Ryan tried calling her phone but she never answered.

"Chief." Ryan made his way towards the Royals.

"Mr. Waylord." the chief turns towards his direction to face him.

"Where's Rune?" He asked, letting his eyes roam around.

"He's just around, I guess. I just saw him by the buffet table a few minutes ago."

Ryan gritted his teeth.

"Why? Is there a problem?"

He shakes his head. "Yes." Ryan huffed then started walking out of the party to get to the private room with the other members of the Royals coming in. Jay and Jane are included yet no Rune has appeared.

And at that exact moment, Ryan's phone rings and it was an unknown number. He didn't know if he is going to answer it or not but he didn't bother to worry about it so he immediately answered it.

"Who's this?" He asked.

"My, my...I miss you, old friend." The terrifying and very dominant voice spoke on the other line.

Ryan didn't have to think twice to guess who it was. It is very clear to him who was it. And for the first time, the unexplained worry feeling inside him got worse. He is feeling scared and worried about his daughter.

"Lyndon." He growled. "Why are you calling me?" He pressed the speaker volume so the others could hear.

"You didn't find out? Jeez, its hard to grow old, huh? You are loosing your amazing senses." Lyndon stated, sarcastically.

Ryan was only maintains his cool but deep inside, he is hysterically panicking for Jasmine. He needs to know that his daughter is just around so he can make sure that she is safe. Ryan was silently praying in his mind that they didn't have her.

"I think it is better if I just let you hear it." Lyndon chuckled evilly then suddenly, he heard someone screaming and crying like someone is hurting her painfully.

Ryan's greatest fear just came true. The hairs in his arms stood up and he felt cold shivers tingling down to his spine in fear. He nearly smashes his phone at the concrete wall. Once again, he felt so powerless under Lyndon. Just like when he lost his wife.

"D-don't you dare hurt my daughter, you fucking son of a birch!" Ryan hissed angrily. "I swear to God...I will kill you all. Leave my daughter out of this!"

The chief and the others were listening to the conversation carefully.

"Oh, my dear. I must say, you did a pretty job on keeping your daughter safe after all these years. And she became so beautiful, I'm impressed." Lyndon muttered, humming in the process. "She's a keeper, old man. I can't believe I have my hands on her right now."

Then he heard Jasmine screams again. And it feels like someone is tearing up Ryan's soul hearing her daughter scream in pain. Damn, he can't even hold his tears anymore. "D-don't hurt my daughter, Lyndon. What do you fucking want? Money? A mansion? Fucking say it. Just don't k-kill Jasmine. She's the only one I got."

Lyndon let out a throaty laugh. "That's why it is so fun, Ryan! She's the only one you got. Now we are even! After you killed my brother and my men, I will make you suffer like I did!"

Then the call ends.

"Fuck!" Ryan screams and he yelled in agony. They had her.

They fucking had her daughter. And no one in his ducking men have seen. What kind of troops did he had?!

"What the fuck are you still doing here, standing and just listening?" Ryan narrowed his eyes to the Royals. "Go search every place and get my daughter out of that place!" He screamed at the Chief. "Where is Rune? Call him!"

The Royals were alerted immediately as they do their job individually. All got terrified at how scary Ryan Waylord can be when it comes to when someone is messing around with his daughter.

If Jasmine dies because of his clumsiness, e doesn't know what to do in his life. He is going to lose his fucking mind.

"Fuck." Ryan muttered and started calling for help. "You, tell everyone that the party is over. Take everyone home and tell everyone to search for my daughter. Do not fucking come back to me until you got her." He ordered his men seriously.

There is no more time to linger around. Everyone should start to do their job properly.

Just wait Jasmine. Hold on a little longer.

To be continued.

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I'm so sorry for the late update. As usual, I've been busy with school works and exams. Huhu. And right now, we are so freaking busy for our dance competition. Hope that I will win thought.

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