Ivy's POV
My entire body trembled uncontrollably as the car sped through the city streets and out toward the suburbs.
Was I being kidnapped for ransom? Was this because of Ryan? Would they hurt me? Kill me?
The bodyguards didn't touch me beyond the restraints, which was my only comfort during the terrifying ride.
Eventually, we pulled up to a private villa tucked away in an exclusive neighborhood. They dragged me inside and unceremoniously dumped me onto a plush carpet.
I glanced around, heart pounding. Who the hell had brought me here?
Then came the soft mechanical whir of an approaching wheelchair—quiet, almost polite, but it sent ice lancing through my veins.
I looked up.
And in that instant, familiar features swam into focus. My breath caught, and the fear in
