Chapter 121 Wait For Me KasonAs the dawn crept across the sky painting it with hues of orange and pink Norahs heart raced against time The urgency was palpable in the tight grip she had on her steering wheel her mind a tumult of worry for Kason The GPS coordinates on her phone had directed her to a remote location a solid halfhoursdrive from where she had been and the uncertainty of what awaited her there gnawed at hernervesKasons recent injury his right hand still in the throes of recovery added layers of anxiety to her already frantic thoughts What if he was in danger What if he needed helpAt a red light a moment of pause in her hurried journey Norah swiftly tied her hair back a physical manifestation of her readiness to leap into action Her resolve was clear Kason Ill be there soonUpon Norahs arrival the sight of two police cars already stationed at the scene offered a sliver of reassuranceThe police captain spotting Norah approached her vehicle with a brisk stride Were you the one who called the police he inquired peering into the car Wheres the victimUpon their arrival at the deserted location all the police encountered were grass and leaveswith no sign of any individual presentNorah nodded her voice steady but laced with concem Yes I did Its about Kason He should be here somewhereShe dialed Kasons number and his ringtone faintly sounded from within the bushes Guided by the sound she discovered his phone swiftly unlocking it to find it open to a text message conversationA sinking feeling took hold Something dire had befallen KasonI believe the phones owner may have been abducted making this the crime scene Norah announced holding the device aloft a sense of urgency in her voice This gives us a critical opportunity to unearth any leadsAs the captain examined Kasons phone the discovery of bloodstains and numerous footprints in the vicinity prompted a grave look to wash over his face Understood he exclaimed signaling the gravity of their findingsTheir timing was crucial The surrounding woods and the likelihood of any vehicles leaving traces behind became focal points of their search Noticing fresh blood specks on the foliage a stark red against the green tugged at Norahs heartstrings Had Kason been wounded even before she reached out to him The silence on his end now haunted her If only he had given some indication of his predicament or any detail about his assailantEngrossed in her thoughts and barely registering the physical pain Norahs hand brushedagainst the grass the sharp edges of the leaves nicking her skin drawing a bead of bloodYet the physical discomfort paled in comparison to her confusion and concern
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over Kasons silenceeoWith a resolve strengthened by the ordeal Norah presented the police with the necessary information The individual believed to be abducted is named Kason Hayes Typically he is accompanied by two bodyguards It might be worthwhile to inquire if his bodyguards have any information regarding his current locationUpon learning the identity of the missing individual the police captains demeanor shifted noticeablyKasons name resonated with recent police operations It was a name linked to a distinguished albeit retired individual known for his uncompromising methods and exceptional detective workeThe possibility that Kason might have encountered trouble during an assignment crossed their minds especially given the lack of any reports to their department regarding an incident involving himMiss we appreciate this information Youre free to go now Well keep you updated on any developmentsthe captain informed Norah hinting at the sensitive nature of the case tied to an ongoingmission which led to his suggestion for Norah to depart from the sceneNorahs concern for Kason was palpable her voice tinged with urgency Kason is my friend Im deeply worried about his disappearance Please prioritize his searchThe captain reassured her The police force is fully committed to this search Well mobilize all resources to ensure his swift recovery You have our wordDespite the polices assurances Norah remained on edge unable to shake off her anxiety She lingered by her car observing the police as they diligently gathered evidence and coordinated their next movesThe thought of Kasons potential abduction tightened a knot of worry within Norah She understood all too well the despair and hope that came with being held captive
Then something caught her eye It was a small black fox charm hidden among the bushesStooping to retrieve it Norah recognized the trinket instantly It was identical to one she hadseen with the girl involved in a previous attempt to draw her into a fake rescue operation Thecharm no larger than a pinky fingernail was a clue she found by mere chanceThe emblem of the black fox stirred a suspicion within her Could the notorious Fox Alliance be involved once againTve found something significant Norah announced her voice firm as she held aloft the small black fox charm instantly drawing the focus of the nearby officers to her discoverySplash Meanwhile in a starkly different scene Kason endured the harsh chill of a sudden dousing A bucket of icy water cascaded over him making him quiver from the cold His leg wound still fresh and bleeding had become a distant ache numbed by the intensity of his situationA taunting voice broke the silence its tone laced with mockery Quite bold of you venturing alone into the lair of our Fox Alliance Did you really presume wed be so lax in our defensesThe source of the voice a woman adomed in provocative attire lounged on a stool her legs elegantly crossed Her presence filled the room with a dangerous allure The Fox Alliance isnt some playground for your infiltration Are you a cop Did they send you as a scout hoping to dismantle us in one fell swoop Laughable Now that youre in our grasp escape is but a fanciful dreamRising she approached Kason who was bound and helpless and with a slow deliberate motion her redmanicured fingers brushed away the beads of water from his face Such a waste of a handsome man Align yourself with me and I may yet spare your lifeKason engulfed in darkness both literal and figurative responded only with a defiant silence his jaw clenched as he averted his gazeHis background in the special forces specializing in reconnaissance and sniping had prepared him for perilous solo missions Yet this unforeseen capture by the Fox Alliance was a scenario he hadnt anticipatedStill so unyielding the woman sneered her voice cold with menace Your defiance will sooncrumble under our willThe woman gave a curt command to one of her subordinates Fetch me two bottles of our strongest spirits I plan to take care of him personally tonightKason with his sharply defined jawline and ruggedly handsome features exuded a charisma that was hard to ignore Hilda upon laying eyes on him was instantly captivatedKasons affiliation with the police was of no consequence to Hilda The prospect of spending a night with him overshadowed any such considerationsAttend to his leg wound Hilda ordered her fingertips lightly grazing Kasons face a gesture of possessive anticipationTo Hilda Kason wasnt just another attractive man His allure was unparalleled in her eyesDespite Kasons strong resolve his physical state hampered by a gunshot wound to his leg aninjured wrist and his restraints left him powerless a prey at the mercy of his captorHildas lips painted a deep shade of red exuded a magnetic charm her proximity intoxicating Your defiance only fuels my desire she taunted reveling in his helplessness Tonight there will be no rescue no escape You are mineThe men forcibly opened Kasons mouth pouring the golden liquor over his lips the liquidspilling down his jaw and staining his clothes an act of domination that delighted HildaTaking a bottle herself Hilda insisted on feeding Kason the alcohol further asserting her controlIf your gaze lingers on me consider it your unspoken agreement to stay and become a permanent fixture within the Fox Alliance at my side Hilda whispered her eyes alight with a mix of madness and adorationKason coerced into drinking struggled against the overpowering taste of the alcohol and the pain from his injuries The liquor coursed through him blurring his senses while his drenched chin and attire only served to amplify Hildas fascinationDrink up embrace the night that awaits us she urged watching as Kasons resistance waned under the dual assault of alcohol and agony his consciousness teetering on the edge of oblivion