Ones again my car stopped in the middle of practically no where . I checked the time to see it was midnight. My tires were flat and unfortunately I have no spare tires right now that only meant one thing 'walk to nearest civilization and ask for a lift ' . I started walking and walking and walking.  My legs were ready to give up today I had a very hectic day at office . Running around the whole building was what I have done from one board meeting to another . But this was pure torture I wanted to strangle someone . I have never been a huge fan of night every thing about it brought back memories.  I focused on my steps an they walked on gravels making crunching sound.

I turned to see an ally although my brain warned me not to go there . Scared about the things lurking in dark i took my chances . I felt uncomfortable,  my heart was beating faster then before and surely i was sweating due to the foot steps I heard . I looked behind me to see a guy following me . Ever since I left my office building I have this strange sensation of being followed. I increased my pace to see so did the man . I started running and he followed . Shouting at me to stop . I dialed Holden hand with my shaky hands  and almost on the verge of crying whispered "Holden I am being followed " I told him where i was and begged him to hurry up .

Holden pov :

Since today there wasn't much to do I returned early then I went over to Stacy's house . She has been telling me to come to meet her for a very long time now . My men were with me I traveled with them every where now in case of  an emergency occur. My phone won't stop ringing and the number that popped up was of Anna . Hearing what she told me I panicked she was alone and without any protection.  Luckily she was close by she told me her location. 

"Hey honey " I wrapped my arms around her pulling her closer . For a minute or two she was surprised but then she gratefully squeezed my arm. "Do you see that ally on my left when I tell you to run - Do what I say my men are waiting for you they would take you away  ".

Anna pov :

He  whispered to her she nodded her at him and I  looked straight my eyes widened  and my heart started to beat faster then its normal pace  , my breath caught in my throat . Mike and his men entered from the front allies we were surrounded from every direction except one the escape side .

"Anna " the way he said my name I flinched from disgust .

"Come here " Holden said bringing his hand forward Mike eyes followed his action . His eyes held fury to them I took Holden hand and let him take me in his arms . My face buried in his strong chest and my arms tightly holding on to him . I didn't want to let him go afraid they will hurt him .

"Mr. Knight you are a doctor that means you are smart . You went to Howard that means you are extra smart so think rational you can't fight us all we will out number you . Its in your best interest if you hand her over without any fight " I gasped in fear and looked at him pleading with my eyes to not let me go . "

"And if I disagree " The men around us started chuckling as if they have heard the funniest thing in their life . Bile started rising in my mouth and I was sick- sick at these people. 

"Doctor you really want to **** up your life don't you . Don't worry I will make your death extra painful.  You came between me and something that belong to me " He looked at me with a cocky smirk on his face that made me scrunch my nose in disgust . "I don't belong to you Never did and never will " I added firmly. 

" Listen to the woman here . Don't you get it narrow brain when a woman say No that mean No . As for the sharing part let me tell you I Don't Share What Rightfully Belongs To Me ". His words calmed me down instantly I wrapped my arms around him more tightly. He pulled me a bit closer to him .

"You are crossing your limits boy . Give me my Anna back and I will spare you . Well I understand having a reputation of 'man whore' you want to get in her pants . "  I whimpered hearing his booming voice  . "Keep you bloody voice low  you are scaring her " Holden hissed back his arm wrapped around me more tightly the other one clasped around my one  ear to keep Mike's threat on bay . "Princess when I tell you to run - just run "

"No I can't leave you behind I won't go without you . Promise me you will be safe ." He patted my face with adoration and said"I will be back safe and sound I promise my beautiful girl " . Then I heard men shouting "men he brought back up " Every one focus went to the  men pouring from every direction. "Princess run" he ordered sternly . I did as told running past the baffled men . Some one noticed me getting away because he shouted "Boss the girl is escaping " men tried  to reach for me but I never stopped . Until I reached the end of the ally to see many SUV S  and expensive cars parked . Holden army of men all in black was waiting for me . When they saw me Malik rushed forward along with many others . I couldn't hear the men chasing me any more they too must have seen Holden's men. "Miss Anna glad you made it so far.  Come we have been waiting for quiet a while now" .

"But - but I won't go without him . Please save him " I begged Malik . "Don't worry miss sir have his friends and brother fighting along side him . The guy really asked for war when he tried to get you besides its not safe for you here I was instructed to take you home safely  " 

" okay " I didn't try to fight him . He closed my door  for him and took me home . I couldn't help but worry about Holden I prayed for him. Thankfully Celia was there too she hugged me as I cried.  I was pacing around the place ."Miss sit down you will tire your self out . Sir is fine he will be okay I have seen him fight . He can take care of himself " but it all made me more anxious. " Please tell me he is okay Its my fault  I dragged him into this mess " .

"Who dragged whom princess?" My eyes widened and a smile spread on my lips I along with others turned to him . Their he stood all in his glory . His hairs all messy like he has been tugging on them . His hands in his pockets and with him many other people stood one of them was his brother who nodded at me briefly before looking between me and his brother trying to form a connection . I rushed to him not caring if all eyes were trained  on us . His arms opened as he picked me off the floor in the air by my waist  - my legs instantly went and wrapped themselves around his torso tightly and arms  around his neck.  "I am sorry I lied to you   " I muttered in his shoulder.  "Its okay you are forgiven" . Then i pulled away breathless "hey beautiful " he grinned at me .

"Hey handsome " I smiled back at him and our lips met in a passionate kiss ones again.  from the corner of my eye I saw as other people tried to busy themselves with some work in  hands  .

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