Denton took back his phone and flashed a grin at Richard. 'Nothing. For now. She'll be fine as long as you answer our questions. If you refuse... Well, I can't promise your little girl will still get to see the sunrise tomorrow."
Richard's nostrils flared.
He glowered at both men with murder in his eyes, but he was bound and unable to move.
Denton folded his arms. 'Maybe you need more incentive to talk. I'll ask my men to-
'No!" Richard shouted. 'I'll...I'll talk! Just let my daughter go!!
I will, after you answer our questions.
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The Man Behind the Plot
Richard paded
He closed his eyes and made a decision
To days ago, two men came to my workplace. I don't know how they found me. They told me to do something for them. If I don't, I'll lose my j my lamily will be in danger." Denton exchanged a look with Austyn.
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"They threatened me with the lives of my wife and daughter, Richard continued. "I had no choice. They took me to the shopping mall and asked
and your wife came out, they asked me to to pin you over." wait When you he looked at Austyn
Denton raised an eyebrow. They wanted you to kill him, then why did you aims for the wornant
'T... He was alreaily inside the taxi by the time I. So I could only aim for the woman.
Richard pleaded with Austyn. That's all I know. I swear! Please let my daughter go "Names Denton asked.
"They didn't give me their names, Richard said
Austyn removed two photos from his pocket, 'Recopaise them?"
Richard squanted,
His vision was blurred by blood and sweat
He looked back and forth between the two photos for a long time.
'This one!" He tilted his chin towards the photo on the left. That's the man"
'Are you sure?" Austyn asked.
"Yes!" Richard nodded eagerly.
Austyn put away the photos.
Denton untied the ropes binding Richard to the chair.
The man stood up slowly, hesitant. My daughter."
Denton smirked. 'She's probably at home right now."
Richard bored for the door.
Denton rubbed his chin. 'His daughter's too pretty to have a father like that."
When his men found Richard's daughter, she was rehearsing for a school play.
The video was a recording of her doing a kidnapping scene onstage.
Denton closed the door and came back to Austyn. 'So, who's trying to kill your family?
Austyn's face was stony. "Henry McCarthy."
Kira was half asleep when she felt movement behind her.
She opened a bleary eye but could see nothing in the darkness.
But the familiar scent told her who it was.
Austyn drew her into his arms.
Kira moved away.
'What are you doing?' He kept her in place.
"Turning on the light!
'Don't' Austyn hugged her
r from b
behind. "Don't wake up the lids."
Kira said nothing, but she kept inching away from him.
"Stop moving' Austyn pulled her back.
Kira felt the warmth of his chest.
She squirmed and struggled to free herself from his embrace.
Austyn pressed a hand on her shoulder. "What's wrong?
Kira parsed her lips and whispered, 'I thought you were mad at me. Why did you come back?" you think that?'
Austyn turned her over to face him. 'I never said I was mad at you. Why
I wou Why would yout
Kira was almost nose to nose with him. 'You didn't say a word to me on the way to the hotel'
He kept his distance from her ever since he saw Gideon touch her.
'Zastyn, do you..do you...'
Kcouldn't bear to finish the sentence.
Did Austyn think she was dirty?
She bit her lip and lowered her gaze.
Austyn lifted her chin with a finger, forcing her to look at him.
"Kira, I was mad, but not at you. I'm mad at that bastard for hurting you.'
His breath was hot on her face.
'I left the hotel because I was afraid I'd lose my temper and scare the
Kira was stunned. "So you're not mad at me?"
'Why would I be?
'I thought... After you saw Gideon and me, you would...
kids!
'I would think you are dirty?' Austyn inhaled deeply. "Kira, do you think I'm that kind of man?
Kira said nothing, embarrassed
Austyn touched her forehead with his
'Tell me the truth, do you have any feelings for Gideon?
Kira pulled back a little as Austyn bit her lips gently. 'No.'
Satisfied with her answer, Austyn kissed her. 'Now that I'm back, I'll take care of you and the lids. You don't have to depend on others anymore. So, will you stop seeing Gideon?'
Kira was getting light-headed from his demanding Idss
She didn't say anything
"Did you hear me?" Austyn pinched her burt
Kira squealed.
She nodded quickly when she felt Austyn's hand about to move again.
'Good girl.
Austyn turned over and trapped Kira between his arms.
It had been a long, long time since he got this close to her.
The familiar taste of her lips was stirring up his desires.
Austyn's pulse quickened
His body was hot to the touch.
Kira didn't dare make a sound, since the kids were sleeping right next to her.
Emboldened by her acquiescence, Austyn went further.
He trailed down her chin, her throat and her clavicles with his lips.
Kira let out a moan
Austyn pulled back and grinned at her, satisfied with her reaction.
He got out of bed and scooped her up in his arms
"What are you doing? Kira whispered in a raspy voice,
"Let's not disturb the kids. Austyn carried her into the adjoining room with a king-sized bed.
He laid her down on the bed gently.
Before long, both of their clothes were on the floor.
Kira's weak protest was drowned out by his kisses.
With his action, Austyn proved just how much he missed her.
Kira woke up in the morning, feeling sore all over.
She heard muffled voices from the other room.
She tried to get up, but her legs were jelly.
The soreness in her muscles reminded her of the crazy night.
Kira stared at the ceiling for a long time, both angry and annoyed.
She was angry at Austyn for showing no restraint.
She was mad at herself for giving in so easily,
Austyn had a fiancée in Kinton.
Yet here he was, pushing her over the edge three times last night.
What was he thinking?
More importantly, what was she thinking?
Kira dragged herself into the bathroom and get washed up.
Money Janie's eyes lit up when Kira came out.
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Jennie turned to Austyn. 'Daddy, Mummy's awake now. Can we talk in a normal voice? Austyn was dressed in a hotel bathrobe and holding a cup of coffee in one hand. 'Sure.!
cn.scampered over to grab Kira's hand. "Mummy, you are late! Joshua and I need to go to school!!
"Sorry, honey, Mummy overslept.' Kira pecked her daughter on the cheek. '1'-'
'Daddy is going to take us to school! Jennie said excitedly.
It was rare to see the girl getting so enthusiastic about going to school.
Kira touched het lace: "Sure. We'll all go together.'
There's still time." Austyn stood up. "You'll have breakfast first."
He took Kira's hand and led her to the dining table
Kira shook off his hand. I'm not hungry."
You are not going anywhere Austyn pressed her to sit down. 'Eat.'
The twins had already had their breakfast.
They climbed onto a chair opposite and watched their mother being lectured a kid.
Both kids giggled.
Kira worked through her breakfast in
in a hurry and changed her clothes.
When she came out of the bedroom, she saw that Austyn had gotten dressed as well.
The bandage around his head was removed.
He wore a black suit and a navy blue tie, looking serious and self-assured.
'Come on." Kira took Joshua's hand.
Austyn cocked an eyebrow.
Kira's abrupt change in attitude had not escaped his notice, but he wasn't sure of the reason
Last night, she was passionate and responsive in bed.
But this morning, she gave him the cold shoulder and did not bother to hide it.
Austyn stared at Kira as she left the room with both kids.
The adults maintained a frigid silence while the kids chattered on happily.
When they entered the underground carpark, Denton waved at the family of four. 'Over here.!
Austyn went up to him
Denton tossed the car key to Austyn 'Bought this yesterday,"
He pointed to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. 'Nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive. Motion-activated rear liftgate. All the seats in the second and third emes can be folded. Most importantly, it comes with a ten-inch screen, so your kids can be entertained while you drive."
"Thanks Austyn nodded at him
"No problem" Denton Bashed a toothy grin at Kira. "Hello, Mrs McCarthy,"
"Uh, h-bello. Kira faltered.
The stranger obviously knew her.
Denton bent down to pat Joshua's head. 'Hi there. My
My name's Deni
Denton."
Joshua stepped back and looked up at the giant, who towered over him.
Jennie was intrigued.
She raised her head so that her chin was almost parallel to her neck. "You are so tall! Like a tree! Even taller than Daddy!
Denton squatted down.
Even so, the top of Jennie's head barely reached his chest
'Hello there.'
Jenne nodded a greeting and poked a finger at the man's broad chest. "You are built like a wall!'
Tused to practice boxing," Denton said
His voice boomed over Jennie's head.
The girl nodded as if she understood what that meant.
Her tiny fingers explored the stranger's hard, muscular chest.
Joshua inched over, curious. "What is boxing?"
Denton clenched his right hand into a fist and punched the air. "It's a sport. You punch people with your fists.!
Joshua's eyes widened.
Denton's list was almost as big as Joshua's head
'Is it difficult?!
"Not really: Watch this.' Denton kept both hands close to his nose, then threw a punch straight out with his right hand. 'See? That's a job."
Joshua mimicked the man's movement, intrigued.
"Nice." Denton nodded approvingly. "If you are interested, I can teach you.!
"No thanks. Austyn placed a hand on Joshas's shoulder. 'I can teach him myself."
Denton was the uncrowned king of underground boxing
His instructional methods involved breaking planks with bare hands and rolling around in the snow, bare-chested.
Denton got to his feet and shrugged.
He bade goodbye to the kids before strolling away,
Who is
is he? Kira asloed Austyn
'Finally talking to me?" Austyn raised an eyebrow. "I thought you were giving me the silent treatment."
Kira rolled her eyes at him.
I met him when I was abroad," Austyn said. "Helped him out once. Then he came to work for me.'
Austyn called Denton and summoned him to Stamford after Kira's near brush with death.
Denton was the one who took Richard away and kept him in a hotel room for three days.
The kids gave a whoop of joy when they climbed into the new car and got busy exploring the Famcam.
Austyn blocked Kira's path. "What's going on?'
"What do you mean?'
*Everything was fine yesterday. But you've been avoiding me all morning.
Kira said nothing
"Were you not satisfied with my performance last night? Austyn refused to drop the subject. But you seemed to rather enjoy it. You were "Shut up!" Kira glared at him.
Her face was flushed with embarrassment. The kids are right behind you!
Austyn smiled and stopped teasing her.
He held open the front passenger side door for her.
Kira ignored him and climbed into the backseat with the kids.
They were five minutes late when they arrived at the kindergarten.
Austyn followed the kids into the classroom.
Miss Cooper greeted Kira and kept stealing curious glances at the tall, handsome stranger.
She recognised him as the man who claimed to be the twins' father the other day.
This was only the second time he showed up at the school
The twins started schooling six months ago
Kira registered their names as Jennie Hewitt and Joshua Hewitt,
She was the one who picked them up and dropped them off
Occasionally, there was a babysitter or an uncle, but Miss Cooper had never seen the kids' father till now.
The class grapevine had it that Kira was a single parent.
Some said she was a divorcee
Some claimed they saw her hanging out with different inen.
The more malicious gossip was that Kira was a mistress, and that the kids were born out of wedlock.This belongs to - ©.