Chapter 10

Keira couldn't handle the thought. Her mind screamed in panic.

Alexei's jaw clenched. "Touch her, and no amount of money will save you from what I'll do."

The man laughed. "Big words from a man who is tied up." He stood and turned toward Keira, taking a step in her direction. She shrank back, mind racing for a way to buy time.

"My family..." she blurted out. "My family's rich too."

The kidnapper paused, looking at her with new interest. "Is that so?" But his tone suggested he didn't believe her.

"My name is Keira Warner. Warner Industries. My sisters will pay for me too. But if you touch me, your bargaining power goes down."

Alexei's face remained impassive, but she caught the slight nod of approval.

"Warner?" The kidnapper seemed to consider this. "We'll check. If you're lying..." He let the threat hang.

"Call Blair Warner. She'll pay whatever you ask." She forced a tremor into her voice. "Please don't hurt me." She was shit scared but also