In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 306

Keira closed the door behind her with a satisfied smile, already anticipating Alexei's return. She was grinning because he had indeed undone her dress and then had trouble leaving her.

She moved through the suite, turning off most of the lights except for the soft glow from the bedside lamps. She removed her dress the rest of the way, then her shoes and underwear.

She was exhausted, but her mind refused to settle. She really was worried about Amelia and she really hoped Amelia took her advice.

Her phone buzzed on her way to the bathroom. Keira grabbed it to see a text from Blair: How are you going?

Keira typed back quickly: Survived royal family dinner. Met Alexei's brother and sister-in-law… they're lovely. Maria hasn't improved, knowing her better, she is still a bitch. Will call tomorrow.

Blair's response was immediate: Love you.

Love you too.

Keira set the phone aside and moved into the bathroom.

She spent only a few minutes under the hot spray, then emerged and wrapped herself in a plush robe after drying herself. Keira headed to the bed, removed the robe, and slipped between the sheets naked… knowing Alexei would only remove everything as soon as he arrived.

Keira fell asleep before Alexei returned, even though she tried to stay awake.

For the first time since the kidnapping, exhaustion won out. The comfortable bed, the safety of the palace walls, and the emotional drain of the day pulled her into deep sleep.

But her sleep brought no peace.

In her dream, she was back in the warehouse. The same cold concrete floor, the same musty smell, the same harsh lighting. But this time, when the kidnappers came for her, her words meant nothing.

"Please," she begged as rough hands grabbed her arms. "I can get you money. My family—"

"Shut up," one of them snarled, dragging her away from Alexei.

"Keira!" Alexei fought against his restraints, struggling to reach her. "Don't touch her!"

But in the dream, the kidnappers had guns trained on him. He couldn't move, couldn't help, could only watch as they pulled her toward the door.

"No, wait!" she screamed, clawing at their hands. "I told you, my family has money! I can get you whatever you want!"

They weren't listening. Her bargaining chip, her wealthy family, meant nothing this time. She was just another body to them, expendable and worthless.

"Alexei!" she cried out as they dragged her from the room. Through the closing door, she could see him straining against his bonds, blood trickling from where he'd torn his wrists trying to break free.

"I'll find you!" he shouted. "Keira, I'll—"

The door slammed shut. She was alone with them.

"No!" Keira screamed, fighting against the hands that held her. "Please, don't do this!"

But they were already pushing her to the ground, rough voices laughing as she struggled. This time, there would be no rescue. This time, Alexei couldn't save her.

"Keira! Keira, wake up!"

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