The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 77

The crowd lessened around me, and I couldn't find Emily anywhere. Where did she go? At first, I thought she wanted to give some space to other people to congratulate me, but then her disappearance took longer than expected, making worry gnaw at my guts. I told her to stay close and there weren't really any attractions that could have driven her to wander around.

"Tanner!" I called out after my ex-best friend. "Have you seen Emily?"

"No, but I did see her at the front line. She was even there when the race ended." My anxiety intensified as he said that. "Let me help you look for her."

I nodded and we both started looking for her. She told me that she would be fine on her own. Did the crowd make her nervous? But she was now better at controlling her anxiety among huge crowds.

"I'm glad you two are back together," Tanner broke the silence, probably trying to make a conversation to ease my growing fear.

"Me too. I'm thankful that she took me back," I said as I looked everywhere.

"You seem happier," he pointed out.

"Because I am happier. She makes me so happy," I admitted, looking at him for a second.

Tanner was about to say something, but a crease appeared between his eyebrows. I looked at him in confusion, but he motioned for me to stay quiet. The two of us moved towards the back of the fast food and beverages kiosks. There was a closed kiosk at the far left, whe Was that my Emily?

Tanner tried to open the door at first, but it was locked. Muffled screams erupted, making Tanner and I break the door in a matter of five seconds.

My eyes widened in horror at the sight in front of me. My fiancé was held against her will as there was duct tape over her mouth and her hands were tied together with a zip tie. Her jacket was thrown aside, but she still had her clothes on.

hell out of him. Who did he think he was? I wasn't going to let him live for another day.

into sobs, and I held her close. "I'm sorry.

Did he use it to scare her? I used it to cut the zip tie that held her wrists together. Her skin was already red. Once her hands were free, she wrapped her arms around my neck and her sobs intensified. "I've got you." I kept

rest of your life in prison!" I yelled, causing Emily, who was still holding

as if I was going to believe whatever he wanted to say. "Somebody

to assault his fiancée?" Tanner

at Emily's hands and gently

find me again next week to take the pictures and give me another three grands." He was breathless

to shield her from the bastard before us. Taking a closer

causing my blood to boil. Had it not been for how she was holding

I would have

we know that you're telling the truth?"

back pocket." Tanner reached for his back pocket and indeed, he found the

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Chapter 77

want to do?" Tanner

then I can pay attention to that rat," I said. She needed to be home. I had

keep him in one of my warehouses. I will send you the details and we can see what we can do tomorrow," Tanner gave me clear instructions. "Alright. Thanks, man." I got up and helped Emily up too. She