Housewife Gone Wild

Backlit by the sun, I saw a tall figure dash toward me–it was Ryan.

His bodyguards jumped out and took off after the guy who attacked me.

“Are you hurt?” Ryan helped me up from the grass, but my legs gave out and I slumped against his arm.

“He made me smell something weird…” I mumbled, feeling awful.

Ryan scanned me anxiously, then scooped me up in his arms. “You’re safe now. I’ll get you to a doctor.”

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Normally, being swept up off the ground would scare me, but right now, Ryan’s warm, solid embrace made me feel like I’d been given a second chance at life. I couldn’t help but cling to him.

I kept my eyes shut, my breath coming in short, panicked bursts. What just happened was the darkest, most terrifying moment I’ve ever faced.

Maybe it’s because I grew up sheltered, always thinking villains only existed in movies and TV. I never imagined I’d actually come face to face with real evil.

The guy lurking in the tea garden was clearly waiting for me–he was prepared. If Ryan hadn’t shown up out of nowhere, I would’ve ended up dead in the worst way.

The car door swung open, and Ryan gently laid me down on the back seat. Then he circled around and slid in beside me.

“If you’re not feeling well, just lean on me,” he said, moving closer. My head, still spinning, just sort of landed on his shoulder.

you,” I managed

glad you’re okay. If I’d been a second later…” Ryan trailed off, not needing to finish. We

been.

quiet voice, “Why did you come here so

for over an hour. When you didn’t come home, I came to your office to

of the panic in my heart faded. Maybe fate really does work in mysterious ways–Ryan came looking for me, and when he couldn’t find me at home, he even went to the office. It was like we were meant to cross

up and

find me,” I said, my voice full

and held my fingers.

after the fright. Seeing I was still

the car–it was his bodyguard. They’d found a sketchy–looking guy by the dumpsters

a photo. “Do you recognize this

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looked at the face, twisted in a snarl after being caught, and shut my eyes. “He’s one of

a rap sheet. Let’s wait for the cops

hired him. He always seemed so decent, real polite. It’s honestly