Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

She had been gone for a whole day and night. If the ship had docked overnight, it must have already departed by now. Out at sea, there was no signal.

Ivy, holding onto a sliver of hope, decided to call him. To her surprise, the call went through.

"Hello?" Frank's familiar voice came through. At that moment, Ivy almost burst into tears. Though they had only spent a month together, he had left an indelible mark on her heart.

"It's me," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. Frank immediately recognized her voice and grew anxious.

"Ivy, is that you?" Since she left, Frank had felt like his soul had traveled with her. He had dreamed of hearing from her, just to know she was safe. He never expected her to call so soon.

"Yes, Frank. Can you come get me?" she pleaded. At that moment, she couldn't think of anyone else to call.

"What happened? Tell me slowly," Frank urged, his concern evident.

"After arriving in Lorvale, I planned to hire a car to return, but I accidentally got into an illegal one. I almost got sold by human traffickers. Luckily, I realized their intentions and managed to escape last night. But now I'm hurt."

"How could this happen! Ivy, where are you? Are you safe?"

"For now, I'm safe. An elderly woman in the mountains took me in, but I'm too scared to go outside alone."

"Give me the address and keep your phone on. I'll come find you right away," Frank said, his urgency palpable.

He knew all too well how serious human trafficking could be, especially for young women traveling alone. He was just grateful the ship had stayed an extra day; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to take Ivy's call.

"I'll ask the old woman," Ivy said. The phone she held was an old-fashioned model, incapable of sending a location.

address, even down to the name of the mountain at its base. After all, how could

on my way. Don't be afraid," Frank reassured her before

wealthy CEO, but he gave her a sense of

Mio Walsh, she had always worried he might leave her. He was perfect, while she saw herself as ordinary. Her insecurities consumed her, and

She wanted to know how he would react to

before it was picked

I made myself clear? We're over. Stop bothering me. I'm busy and don't

was

finish,

lips. She thought back to New Year's Eve, when they had listened to the chimes in the square together. He had even bought her a balloon, saying that no matter where she went, he would always find

Ivy's cheek. The tenderness he once showed her had

Are you thinking about your family?" the elderly woman asked kindly. "Don't worry. You're

free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Before Ivy could respond, two men's

"We're coming in!"

forget those voices. Her face turned

Please, help

the elderly woman said

lay flat on the floor and slid under

as she hid, the door swung open, and the

They had clearly been searching for her all

knew the consequences would

you in my house?" the elderly

does live here. We were wondering. Old lady, have you seen a young

alone. What young woman? I'm half-blind anyway. I haven't seen