~Zion's POV~

My entire universe came tumbling down. I don't comprehend. I am a blaze that is waiting to spread. My entire being hurts. Why? Who would have the gall to touch an archer, my princess? I feel like crying, but I can't seem weak, but deep inside, all I want to do is cry for my princess. My angel. I never imagined that I could love another woman outside my wife, but my princess has completely changed my perspective on it. I took a seat and then contacted the members of our security team to inquire whether or not they had observed anything. But they reported nothing. My only piece of information thus far is that Maya went out with Ivy, and then Ivy went on her date with Finn. After a while, Maya walked to the lavatory, and that was when the restaurant surveillance cameras tampered with. After that, she stood from the patio to the restroom. Right now, there are only two suspects.


Ivy, but Maya and Ivy have already reconciled their differences, and as a result, she is no longer fascinated with me. Even after that, she started dating Finn.

I saw Kelly Martins appear in front of my wife, and I saw Ivy slapping her on one of the cameras. But they are just suspects. What are they looking for, some cash?

Maya is still unconscious as a result of the shock. It would mean the world to me if she could just open her eyes for a second and provide any hints or information that would lead us to our daughter. I turned my head to gaze at my grandfather and father. Every one of them was crying. Never in my life have I felt so helpless as I do right now. I feel useless. I should be out there searching for my girl. Finally, Maya woke up, but then I realized she was not awake. She began sobbing when she was fast asleep.


'Aurora." She screamed our daughter's name repeatedly. I hereby swear that I will seek retribution from anyone who is responsible for this. 'Aurora!" When she screamed, it jolted her awake. As she took in her surroundings, she expressed a desire to rise from the bed; however, I prevented her from doing so.

'Zion, I need to go look for my baby." My wife is in complete disarray." I went to bed to sit with her while I comfort her. I wanted to yell at her, but this wasn't the time. However, she is fragile, and the situation could get even direr if I continue to yell at her.


'Maya, I want you to take a deep breath and then explain what had transpired. Cry all you want, sweetheart, but it won't help us in this situation. Kindly fill me in on what just happened."

'Kelly." That's all she said. Wait, was Kelly the one who did this? Is she out of her mind? Why would she want to abduct my daughter? Then, after some time has passed, Maya continues.

'Kelly abducted my baby. She fooled the waiter into thinking she was my sister in order to get my girl. The waitress provided a description of the lady, saying that she was dressed in a red dress and had blonde hair. She was the only one who wore that particular item. The phone started ringing just as I was about to rise up. It was an unknown number. I picked it up and didn't say anything, waiting for the other person to talk.

Kelly: Hi baby, the baby is crying. She wants daddy. When are you coming home, Zion?

I froze. What on earth is this? Is she out of her mind? I was completely at a loss for words. Why would she do that...

Kelly: Honey, I don't want you to cry. Please don't worry, your father will be home very soon.

Wait, what is the meaning of this? Why would she act like my Aurora was her daughter?

Kelly: Zion, please bring some candies for Zelly after work. She has been crying for daddy.

My family sensed the surprise in my eyes, and they did not miss it. The first thing Grandma did with my phone was put it to her ear, but then she decided to play it via a speaker instead.

Kelly: Zion, she is just adorable. Our little baby girl is a total cutie. Don't you think we should make another princess? Anyway, I wanted you to bring candies when coming back from work. Love you, Zion. Princess and I would be waiting for you, Daddy.

Maya yells out, but I instantly put a stop to it by covering her lips. It seems to me that Kelly has lost her mind.

Grandma: Kelly, do you understand the consequences of what you've done? If you bring the kid back, we will forget about the crime you just did and forgive you.

Kelly: Bring the baby. Who's the baby? Oh, you mean My Zelly (Zion and Kelly) She is mine and Zion's baby. Why the hell would you want me to bring my girl to you? I have no idea what you're thinking.

After that, Kelly said that the cry of a baby could be heard in the background. My heart sunk to my stomach. I should be with my baby, but here I am listening to the sick woman calling my daughter Aurora, Zelly. I alerted my security staff to find out whether they had tracked down the location from which the call was emanating, but they were unable to track it down. Is it possible that Kelly was waiting for one of us to make a mistake so that she could put her plan into action? How, therefore, was she able to keep her whereabouts a secret less than twenty-four hours after she abducted my daughter? Could it be someone is helping her?

Kelly: This is absolutely not fun in any way. Okay, since you want your girl, I have a condition. No police. As you can see, I cannot be traced. If you call the cops, your girl dies. I have nothing to lose, but you do. You have only one option, Archie. I will give you your daughter if only you sleep with me while your wife watches. Please dial this number (996546) as soon as you are prepared to fuck me, Archie. Oh, and Archie, don't even bother trying to use another number to contact that number because it won't work. Your cell number is the only one that can call that number. Sex with me while your wife watches and you will get your girl. Your choice, love your Archie!

Kelly said that and hung up. There is no way I will sleep with that woman while my wife watches. Maya's feelings for me will never be the same again. I am not sleeping with Kelly Martins. My marriage will come to an end as a result of that. Kelly knew what she was doing from the start. She is intent on driving a wedge between us, and the only way I can stop her is to have sex with her. To sleep with her and kiss my marriage goodbye. There is no way in hell Maya would sleep with me again after sleeping with Kelly while she watched. Oh my God, what am I supposed to do?

Zion's decision

~Zion's POV~

Seeing my wife break down in tears is the very last thing I want to endure. Since Wednesday, we have been searching high and low for Kelly, but to no avail. Even though I have access to all the resources, I still can't find her. This makes me feel so helpless. We have notified the authorities, but we have kept the press out of the loop since doing so would put my daughter in jeopardy. We made it clear to the police that we do not wish for this information to become public, but up to this point, we have not received any word. Even though search helicopters have been flying about in every direction, I have not yet located my little girl. The sight of my wife sobbing drives me absolutely crazy. She has shed a significant amount of weight in only the past three days. She refuses to eat anything. Not that I am stuffing my face with food. When you are clueless about anything, eating might be a challenge. I got out of bed and made an attempt to go shower. Since my daughter went missing, I haven't bothered to shower. I got myself cleaned up with a shower and dressed before heading to the bedroom where Maya was already asleep. I give her a hairbrush with my hand. What I am about to do is my last hope. I want to see her eating. I want to watch her smile, even though I know that because of my decision, she won't be able to let her grin reach her ears. I have to sacrifice what I have with my wife to save my baby girl. I leaned forward and kissed Maya on the forehead as I smoothed back her hair with my fingers.

'Maya, I can't stay another day without my girl. You are not eating and you are always sobbing uncontrollably. I am helpless at the moment. '

'You are not doing it, are you?"

'Baby, did you see the last picture she sent? Maya, she's really insane. She put my daughter on the same roof as a snake. What if she is bitten by the snake? My daughter had been put in harm's way by her on purpose so that she could attract our attention. What will happen if Aurora does not make it through any of that? She is just a child, Maya. I can't just sit back and watch my daughter go through all that."

'So you want to sleep with her?"

I give my temples a quick brush. Even though she is aware that this is the only choice available at the moment, she continues to press me to acknowledge it. Even though it makes my stomach, turn just thinking about it, I would do anything for my girl, and that includes sleeping with Kelly. I had thought that I would be able to locate her, but at this point, I was completely helpless.

While Maya and I were in the middle of a conversation, Kelly gave me a second call. After picking up the phone, I put the call on the loudspeaker.

Kelly: Zelly, Daddy has been naughty. He has been sneaking around. I told him no police, but he has been in contact with the police. Zion, when I said no police, I meant no police.

That was uttered by Kelly, and immediately afterward, my daughter let forth a piercing wail. I turned to look at Maya. She was begging Kelly on the phone not to hurt our girl. My eyes welled up with a tear for the very first time. I was forced to swallow my pride and beg Kelly not to harm my little girl.

Zion: Please, she's just a baby. Don't hurt her, please...

I have been battling with her for the past few days, but it is only making her hurt my girl more. Suddenly, the call switched to a video call, and I was forced to see her digging her long nail into my daughter's left leg. I watched as it happened. I closed my eye. I couldn't watch anymore.

Kelly: If you call the police once more, I will take even more severe action than this. You can't find me, Zion, even if you post me in every national newspaper or even on television. However, if you do that, it will make things more interesting since not only your wife but also the rest of the world will be able to witness you having sex with me. This is because you have already angered me by being so idiotic with your wife. You have till midnight to save her, or I shall throw her into the ocean. Zion, I have nothing to lose by doing this. I'm willing to serve time in prison for you. After all, this girl was supposed to be mine, but you went and cheated on me with that worthless girl. I am your wife, not her. This girl was supposed to be mine. Not hers!

Maya wailed and pleaded with all her might. But Kelly ended the call abruptly. I got in touch with my tracking team as soon as she hung up the phone. They did not obtain anything. What exactly is going on here? I will have to give up one thing: my daughter or my marriage. I can no longer bear to watch Kelly torture my little girl.

'I'm leaving," I said to Maya, not leaving a room for discussion. But as I was about to open the door, she grabbed my waist. She held on to me so tight. I understand how she feels. But this is for our daughter. We chose to be parents, and we had to act like parents. What my wife is doing is selfish, and she knows it. I don't blame her, I would kill if anyone sleeps with her, but for my daughter, I am willing to do anything.

'Zion, please don't do this to us. It will never be the same."

'I've been searching for Kelly for the past three days, but my options are limited. Don't you think that I don't know that, Maya, you make everything about you while our girl suffers? I've been trying to find Kelly, but my hands are chained. Do you enjoy watching Aurora suffer because you can't stand me sleeping with Kelly? What is more important, my cock or our daughter?"

'She will bring her back. She is merely playing with us to amuse herself. If she doesn't get what she wants, she will eventually bring Aurora back."

'Stop daydreaming, woman!" I snapped at her. 'Can't you see what Kelly is doing? Every time we irritate her, she puts our daughter in harm's way by doing something risky. The police will rule it as an animal attack. Maya, I'm sorry, but I just can't do this with you at this time. You are acting irrationally, and you are well aware of it! The very idea of going to bed with that woman makes me feel queasy and sick to my stomach."

'Then don't sleep with her." I clench my fist. Why do women have to be so dramatic? I opened the door to my bedroom and walked out, but before I closed it, she said,

'If you sleep with her, Zion, that would be the end of us." I focused my eyes on her. I already hate myself for what I'm about to do, but if Maya wanted to leave me because I choose to save my daughter, let it be. At least I would be at peace knowing I was selfless and saved my daughter. Kelly will also have to face charges for kidnapping and blackmailing, but I can only do all that once I get my daughter. Kelly made it clear she had nothing to lose. I have everything to lose. My daughter and my family. It's best to lose them, but know that they are safe. After giving my wife one final look, I shut the door and walked away. My grandfather stopped me just as I was ready to leave and invited me into his study. When I walked in, I saw my dad standing there.

'Zion put your pride aside. As a family, we have tried all the connections we had. It is abundantly evident that Kelly has been planning this for a considerable amount of time at this point. Once you have our daughter in your possession, we will be able to take the next step. We can post her pictures everywhere, but right now, posting Kelly's pictures everywhere will be putting our little girl in danger. Kelly is sick, and she doesn't look like someone with anything to lose. Do it, Zion, just ask her not to let Maya see. The difference between hearing that you did it and witnessing it for yourself cannot be overstated. Maya would come around.' I looked at my dad for the first time since I entered grandpa's study. My grandfather and my father were both forced to watch me sob in front of them. When my mom died in a plane crash, I didn't cry. Losing my family is what scares me the most. I am completely at a loss on what to do. I have a lot of affection for my wife, but I am aware that our lives will never be the same again.

'Zion, Kelly has taken Aurora and has begun making demands for you to have sexual relations with her so that she can become pregnant with your child. Kelly wants to have a child with you. Take this pill. She won't get pregnant. I am terribly sorry, son. Grandpa and I tried our best, but this is the least we can do. She will never be pregnant with your child. We will never let that happen. I know how much you hate that woman." I took the pill and called Kelly.

Zion: Where can we meet?

Kelly: Oh, baby, you are not coming with your car. I will send one of my men to fetch you.