I put the phone down, running my fingers through my hair before I pull my gun out of my jacket pocket. Is it a coincidence that it is the exact fucking same as I use in the poisoned bullets I have been working on? And, if so, how is it fucking possible?
I scan the sheet carefully; it is almost the exact same build-up that I had put together, but I hadn’t tol- wait…
I suddenly feel cold, my gut twisting as I realise when I first began working on these bullets, I had mentioned the concept to one other person. A person who is pretty smart, too. Someone I had trusted enough… but someone I didn’t really know as well as I thought I did.
Fuck.
My hands tighten on the steering wheel, my eyes blazing as one name screams alarm bells in my head.
Emmet.
He’s here, Azura’s strained voice comes.
Stay calm, I’m right there with you, I reply, pushing the thoughts away. I’ll deal with that shit later, but for now, my girl needs me. I park up and get out of the car, breaking into a jog.
There must have been a reason he has chosen this place… butwhatever the reason, I won’t let him get away… not this time.
Is everything in place? I ask my men through the link.
Oh yeah, Jax’s growl answers. I smirk slightly.
Perfect.
A Showdown
Azura
Ihaven’t even gotten to the entrance to the motel when the phone beeps, and I look down at it. Judah. I feel sick, and my heart is thumping before I even click on it.
I hate being around him. I hate how whenever he is near, something always goes wrong. I just wish he was gone from my life for good, or better yet, I wish I had never fucking met him.
I look down at my phone, frowning at the message.
‘I want you to take out any weapons you are carrying and toss them in that trash bin. Then make your way around the back and up onto the rooftop. Leave the phone there, too. Don’t play smart. I’m watching you, my pet.’
He’s here, I tell Leo through the link, trying to sound as normal as possible. I hate him with a passion. I am glad Leo is near… I feel a little at ease.
Stay calm, I’m right there with you. His voice is powerful, calm, and confident, which equates to sexy as hell.
That sick feeling only grows with each step as I take out the dagger that Leo had given me. He had also given me a few other items that don’t really look like weapons but would give me some protection, although he was sure I wouldn’t need them.
What is with you and all these gadgets? Are you Batman? I ask through the link as I toss the phone and daggerinto the trash.
A billionaire with a troubled past and smart as fuck? Kinda fits, but no, because I’m not a hero. You’re becoming mine…
Well then, Leo Rossi, are you a villain? I ask, almost cursing myself for sounding a tad too flirty.
Do you need to label me, Azura Rayne Westwood?
Maybe?
Then I’m just someone doing what I need to do. Call it whatever the fuck you want. I don’t need to be a hero or a villain. I’m just something in between.
I spot the rusty metal steps and look at them. They lead all the way up… slowly, I begin walking up them, trying not to smile at his tone. A sharp wind blows, and I scan my surroundings.
Well, I think Batman fits, but then, he doesn’t have a sexy butt. So maybe you can be Buttman or Sexy Butt? I cackle, trying not to laugh out loud.
Very amusing… now focus. Where are you headed?
He wants me to make my way up to the rooftop.
And you didn’t tell me that? Be careful, and do not antagonise him.
Understood, I reply, keeping my face blank just in case he is watching me.
The stairs creak and clang under my feet as I continue slowly upwards. The noise feels too loud in the silence. An occasional car driving past can be heard, or a street cat. I am extra aware, trying to listen out for anything; even the rustling of the leaves in the trees feels loud. My mind turns to other things. Is Song with him? Is she safe?
I am near the top when Leo’s voice comes again.
I can see you, and I have the camera connected. Don’t try anything reckless, okay?
Okay. I’m not a reckless person.
Sure you aren’t, comes his sarcastic response.
I reach the top and realise that just talking to him had helped the unease that now returns with a vengeance. I scan the area, my heart skipping a beat when I see the slumped body of Song tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching my eyes. My stomach twists sickeningly as I see the bruises and cuts along her entire body.
“Song!” I am about to run over when a shadow falls over me. I turn just in time to see Judah lunge at me. I duck, stepping back. “Stay back,” I growl murderously.
Keep your distance, try to stall him, Leo’s voice comes, calm and in control.
“Ah, Little Pet… how I’ve missed you…” Judah says, his voice sinister and dark. He walks slowly as he advances on me like a predator would, but he forgets that I’m not his prey…
“Shame. I didn’t miss you,” I counter, my eyes flickering to Song. The distance between us is growing as I keep stepping back, making sure I am far from the edge of the building.
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