Chapter 130

Octavia I was blindfolded and dragged out of the car, stumbling as rough hands pulled me forward. I had no idea where my personal maid was, and the thought of something happening to her twisted my stomach with fear. I could only pray she was safe. “Move it,” one of the men snapped, and I hurried my steps before they decided to shove me. This was never how I imagined my mating ceremony would begin. The moment my maid whispered that she didn’t recognize the driver, I felt something was wrong. I leaned forward and asked, “Are you sure you’re the one sent to pick me up?” He only laughed. “No,” he said simply, and my mouth went dry. “Who sent you?” I asked, heart pounding. He glanced at me through the rearview mirror, smirking. “You’ll know when we get there. I’m Jack, by the way.” And now here I was—pushed deeper into whatever place he had brought me, heading straight toward whoever had ordered my kidnapping. My senses were on high alert. “How many do you think are here?” I whispered