Through the Eyes of a Male Submissive by Andie Lea Page A

they were working for somebody. The younger one mentioned someone else as their boss. Wait a minute—would Ryan’s big trial case have anything to do with this?” I wondered, the thought making me shudder.
    “I will have to dig further into it. I will find who is responsible.” Charlie sighed.
    “All I need for you to do now is rest. I will be flying to Alaska to bring Mister Rayner back home. The doctor will be back in to check you out thoroughly.”
    Before I rebutted, he disappeared out of the room and shut the door behind him.
    At least Ryan would be returning home. Even though there had been a possibility he was the reason for this, it didn’t mean that I had not missed him.
    Kindred Hospital-Seattle, Washington. Samantha Benson.
    I paced the waiting room as Charlie tried to reach Ryan on his cell phone. This is my fault! I should have gone into the house with her. Shit! Ryan is going to be so pissed! “Have you gotten a hold of him?”
    Charlie shook his head. “I’m not having any luck. I have no choice but to fly to Alaska. Will you please stay here with her?”
    “Yes, of course. Just please, be careful.”
    He kissed me on my cheek and smiled. “We will be back before you know it. The doctor is examining Miss Johnson. She looked fine when she woke up, but I ordered him to double-check.” With that said, he strolled away.
    I tried sitting on one of the chairs, but I was too stir-crazy to. I had always hated this waiting game doctors and nurses play with everyone.
    Damn! Who would have the balls to do this to Via? Certainly, it could not have been any of Ryan’s ex-subs. They were married and leading lives of their own, except for Jennifer. However, I knew Jennifer well enough to know she would never do something this drastic just to get Ryan’s attention. She and Ryan had not spoken in almost five years.
    Finally sitting with a small notebook, I wrote Jennifer’s name and everything I recalled from my last meeting with her. My gut instincts told me she wasn’t the one behind this, but I had to check in to every possible suspect. It was my duty.
    Beginning to pace the room again, I just about jumped out of my skin when a doctor grabbed my shoulder. I quickly turned around to face her. “How is she?”
    “She is still sore. A few bumps and bruises, but she will be fine. She is asking for a Samantha…”
    I smiled, thankful she was alright. “That would be me.” Making my way to her room, I opened the door and went inside. “There is something I need to tell you…”
    * * * *
    Juneau, Alaska. Ryan Rayner.
    Even though Dean asked me to run the place, I had to get out there and join the guys in digging for gold. I had never been one for physical labor, but this wasn’t as bad as I believed. No wonder Dean had always been interested in this.
    Dean’s right-hand field man ran up to me. “Sir, you have a phone call up in the office. It sounds important.”
    I stopped what I was doing and quickly made my way back to the office, picking up the phone that lay off the hook. “Hello?”
    Charlie’s voice came over the phone. “Mister Rayner, I have called your cell phone multiple times. Miss Johnson has been in an accident. I am on my way to come get you now.”
    My heart sank as my free hand morphed into a tight fist. “What happened?” I demanded, through gritted teeth.
    “I’m halfway there. Meet me at the airport and I will give you the details.” With that, he hung up the phone.
    What is with everyone and hanging up on me today? I slammed the phone down and left the office, locking it. I rushed to the car and sped off towards the airport.

Chapter Ten
    Charlie’s plane landed the same time I hurried into the airport.
    “What in the hell happened?” I demanded to know the second he stood in earshot.
    “She had been kidnapped this afternoon, but not to worry. I managed to track her down. Miss Benson is at the hospital with her. She just called and left a voicemail saying that Via has a few