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“It’s Nala.”

“Wow, that’s a beautiful name.”

Nala blushed again.“Thank you.”

“Let’s check out more of these dresses, but first, I need to call the kitchen.They can have someone pick up what we need for your hair.”

Nala grinned.“I haven’t had this much enjoyment … ever.”

Sara bounced and clapped.“We’re going to have so much fun.”

Three hours later, Nala looked into the mirror.She couldn’t believe how nice she looked.Her hair was back to the dark, rich brown color, and it seemed to bring her eyes out.The dress she wore made her feel special and like a princess.

“Do you want to go have lunch, and then we can watch a movie?”Sara asked.

“Yes.I’d love that.”

Nala stopped her at the door.“Thank you so much.I’ve never had a day so wonderful before.”

Sara hugged her.“I remember what it was like when I first came here.It’s a little overwhelming, but it will feel like home soon.”

Nala smiled.Could a person’s life go from dismal and scary to living in a mansion and having a friend?It was a lot to take in, and Nala was secretly wondering when it would all be taken away.

Until then, she’d enjoy everything.

Chapter Twelve

One of his men opened the car door for him.

“Thank you,” Drew said as he buttoned up his suit jacket.

“You’re welcome, sir.”

Another person opened the door to the warehouse.When he walked in, he saw boxes stacked and a desk off to the side, making it look like a real business.Drew walked to the back to find several of his men sitting or standing around and two men tied to chairs they placed on a large sheet of plastic.

One of his men walked to him.“Hey, Boss.”

“Have they said anything?”Drew asked.

Sean grinned.“No.I think they’re under the impression we’ll eventually release them.”

Drew snorted.“Do they have any idea who I am?”

Sean shook his head.“I figured you’d want to introduce yourself and see firsthand what the realization of their predicament is.”

Drew chuckled and slapped Sean’s shoulder before moving to stand in front of the men with his arms crossed.

“Do you know why you’re here?”Drew asked.

The cockier one smirked.“No.”

“You were going to try to kidnap a friend of mine.”

Cocky looked at the other one and grinned.“That’s not what we were doing, was it, Burt?”

Burt seemed to realize he wasn’t playing.“I … um, Mike…”

Mike growled.“What?”

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