Chapter 17 The Kidnapping Keenan had no idea why they were headed to Aurora Estates . Seryna lived there . An hour later , they stood outside her door . The neighborhood looked worn . Keenan still couldn't figure out why Calbert had come . Calbert gave him a look . " Go grab the key from property management . And don't let the owner know "" Keenan hesitated , confused . But one look at Calbert's face told him not to ask . Then he turned and hurried off . " Gotta trust Mr. Hatfield . He has a plan , " he muttered . With a few quiet words and the right name , Keenan had the key in minutes . He unlocked the door to Seryna's apartment . It was a two- bedroom with soft white tones and a lived - in feel . There was a custom sofa set in the living room . Chapter 17 The Kidnapping Beside it , a round coffee table held a pot of blooming orchids . Bedrooms were on either side . Near the door was a small kitchen and bathroom . Everything felt so warm . Keenan stood there , still wondering what Calbert was up to . Then Calbert spoke , voice cool as ever. " Pick me up tomorrow morning . " Keenan stared at him in disbelief . He wanted to ask if Calbert was staying here tonight , but didn't have the nerve . He just said yes and ran off to buy toiletries . Calbert walked into the room he'd used once . Everything was exactly as it had been . By the bed , he spotted the note he had left under the pillow . A faint smile touched his lips . Just as he thought , Seryna hadn't seen it . He picked it up , fingers loosely curling around the paper . Her scent still lingered , light and familiar . He sat down slowly , then lay back . Chapter 17 The Kidnapping The bed was small , but it was the only place he could truly rest . He closed his eyes , then opened them , over and over , until sleep finally came . Later, Seryna finished her shopping . The store would deliver her purchases . She and Natalie stood by the curb , waiting for their ride . Suddenly , a white van pulled up . Seryna narrowed her eyes but didn't move . The door slid open . Two men jumped out , grabbed her , and yanked her into the van . Instead of screaming , she just turned to Natalie with a calm , pleading look . Natalie froze , totally shocked . It was hard to believe someone would try a kidnapping in the busiest part of town . Then she snapped a photo of the van's plates , called the police , and dialed Devona . Devona was the only hope . Natalie knew how the rest of the Chapter 17 The Kidnapping Willard family treated Seryna , so she didn't bother with Rashad . Devona's angry voice came through . " Natalie , do whatever it takes to get Sera back . She's been living with me . The family already suspects I've picked her as my successor . I haven't even announced it yet , and someone's already pulling this . " Find out who's behind it . I want them in prison . " Natalie kept her cool . " I've called the cops and pulled a team together . Don't worry . I'll get her back . " " Just as she hung up , the car arrived . She hopped in , ready to chase the van . Meanwhile , Keenan had just returned from the store when the manager called . " Mr. Avery , bad news ! The woman you asked about was just kidnapped off the street ."