In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 247

"They said your father was contacted." Keira climbed back down, her torn dress catching on the metal edge, ripping it. "Will he pay regardless of the rules?"

Alexei's expression darkened. "Officially, Wystovia doesn't negotiate with kidnappers."

"And unofficially?"

"He's, my father." He paused. "Your sisters? Their husbands? What will they do?"

"They'll tear the city apart looking for me. They have resources even your father doesn't, because they know this town."

Alexei nodded, then winced at the movement. He swayed slightly.

"Sit down," Keira ordered, rushing to his side. "You have a concussion."

"I'm fine—"

"You're not fine. Your pupils are different sizes." She guided him to the floor. "Let me look at that cut."

She tore a strip from the bottom of her dress, went to find the bathroom, coming back with it wet and gently dabbed at the dried blood on his temple. The wound wasn't as deep as she'd feared, but head injuries were unpredictable.

"Not how I imagined getting you to tear your clothes off," Alexei murmured, a weak attempt at humor.

"Shut up," she replied, but without her usual bite. "You need to stay awake."

"I know the drill. No sleeping with a concussion." His eyes met hers. "Talk to me. Keep me conscious."

Keira sat beside him, their shoulders touching again. "What should I talk about?"

"Tell me what you were going to say. Before they grabbed us."

She tensed. "That's what you want to discuss? Now?"

"Why not? We might die here."

"Don't say that." She swallowed hard. "We're not going to die."

"Then humor a concussed prince." His voice softened. "You were about to tell me something."

Keira sighed, looking at the far wall. "I was going to tell you to back off."

"Liar."

"Fine." She turned to face him. "I was going to say that yes, sometimes I've thought about it. About you. But it doesn't matter because it can't happen."

He started to smile, but she held up a hand.

"Don't get cocky. Thinking about something doesn't mean it's a good idea."

"Why not?"

"You know why not." She gestured around them. "Even without this kidnapping mess, we're a disaster waiting to happen. You're a prince with commitments and expectations. I'm your employee."

"Former employee," he corrected. "After this, I'm never letting you work for me again."

"Excuse me?"

"I'm firing you," he said simply. "Consider it, effective immediately."

Keira gaped at him. "You're firing me? Now? In the middle of a kidnapping? That's almost as bad as breaking up by text."

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