Beneath Her Bastard Boss

Chapter 165

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Chapter 165

Chapter 165

The new people arriving or returning hadn’t come in to see them. Keira turned to Alexei, realizing now they didn’t have their phones The kidnappers must have taken them. Pretty stupid if they hadn’t.

“What time do you think it is?” she asked.

Alexei looked out the window where the sky was starting to lighten. “I would say almost 7 am.”

“I hate to think what my sisters are going through right now.” Keira stood looking up at the window.

“You are the one being held hostage and you’re worried about your sisters.” There was no mockery in his tone, just a quiet observation.

Keira gave him a look that spoke volumes. “My sister Blair is pregnant.”

Alexei’s expression softened. He patted the floor beside him. “Tell me about your family.”

“What, now?”

“What, you have somewhere else to be?” His attempt at humor fell flat, but Keira appreciated the effort.

She walked over to him, then sat down, putting her shoulder against his, seeking warmth as much as comfort. “Blair’s my middle sister. She’s married to Roman Kingston—”

“The billionaire?” Alexei’s eyebrows raised. “I’ve met him at several charity functions.”

“That’s the one. She’s expecting their first child.” Keira’s voice caught. “She worries too much under normal circumstances. This will be driving her insane.”

“And your other sister?”

“Sutton. She’s the oldest, the responsible one.” Keira managed a small smile. “She has a little boy, Miles. She was a model once, but she’s actually freakishly smart with computers. So I really hope she is involved right now. Her husband, Luca, owns Cyber10.”

“De Santis? Another billionaire?” Alexei whistled softly. “Your family doesn’t do things by halves.”

“It wasn’t always like that.” Keira leaned her head back against the wall. “Well, it was early on, things changed after our parents died. We got part–time jobs while at school. I think it was good for us. Not losing our parents but working to get by.”

Alexei stayed quiet, giving her space to continue or stop. The silence stretched between them, not uncomfortable but heavy with unspoken

words.

“What about you?” she asked finally. “Tell me about your family. Not the royal biographies. The real stuff.”

“Not much to tell.” He shrugged, wincing slightly from the movement. “My father is… well, a king first and a father second. My mother died

when I was young. My brother, Niko, is the perfect heir, dutiful, serious and married to the perfect princess. They haven’t had children yet and

that has put pressure on me.”

“And you’re the spare,” Keira supplied.

“The problematic spare.” His mouth twisted into something that wasn’t quite a smile. “The one who makes headlines for all the wrong

reasons.”

turned to study his profile in the dim light. “The headlines,

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long she

to be nothing

the arrogant prince she was used to dealing

worth,” Keira said softly, “I don’t think you’re

tugged at his lips. “No, you think

his shoulder gently. “But that’s not all you

They tensed, exchanging wary glances as

at his side. “Good morning, Your Highness. Miss Warner.

Keira muttered, “Five–star accommodations.”

“Feisty. I like that.” He tossed two bottles of water and a paper bag onto the floor.

know what he was worried about; she didn’t think Alexei was in any

situation?” Alexei asked, his

but we expected that. Warner’s sister, on the

family into this, but like Alexei had said, until they saw her value she had been expendable. Usable and of no worth. At least now she had a chance and maybe her family could

toward the door. “Sit tight. We’ll be back soon with

shut, the lock

for the water bottles, passing one to Alexei before opening the paper bag. Inside were two bagels and

royal breakfast you’re used to,” she

nothing.” Alexei accepted his portion, eating slowly. “Your sisters and husbands are smart. They won’t just hand

“And your father?”

hardened. “My father follows

what happens to

setting the

hugged her knees tighter.

long silence. “We’re not just going to sit

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her his head was pounding

fine,” he insisted, though the tightness around his eyes told a

fine. I can see the pain radiating from your eyes.” Keira stood up, brushing off her

with a sharp gesture. “For once in your life, don’t argue with me.

cameras first.

a careful inspection of the room. She moved methodically, checking corners, light fixtures, any place that might conceal surveillance equipment. The bathroom was tiny, just a toilet and

to the main

her eye in the corner of the room–a small metal cot she hadn’t noticed

and tested it. The frame creaked, but seemed stable enough. “Come on, you need to

hesitated, that princely pride battling with

you over

earned her a weak smile. “As if you

me.” She returned to his side and slipped her arm

relief. Keira helped him stretch out,

said, as if he had any intention

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