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Chapter 42. I know there is no turning back.
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HEARTBEAT Chapter 43. Someone is watching.
AELLA If I had any doubts about Ace's wealth, the big building in front of me cleared them away. Nina rushes to open my door, she moves so fast, I hope she trips one day. It looks similar to the one Eva and I had gone to, the one Ace had kidnapped me in. Dan and Lucas assume their normal positions, one at my front, one at my back, and Nina, shielding me with her body. The hairs on the back of my neck start to rise, and I glance around uncomfortably. Someone is watching me. Mama always said I came from a line of witches; she was always pissed when I got alert about things like this. My instincts never lied, the hairs at the back of my neck always stood on alert when danger was near when something evil was lurking around when someone strange was watching. "We need to move" Nina sounds tired and irritated. I didn't even realize I had stopped moving. I move my hand to the back of my neck, rubbing it. I glance around again, almost jumping out of my skin when a litt
HEARTBEAT Chapter 44. The Flames await.
AELLA The three musketeers resume their positions the minute I come out of Ace's office. I am not offended, after all, I am a woman on a mission. I was calmer and my hands were no longer shaking. I take my time admiring the club. I would ask him for a tour after eating, maybe we can get freaky in one of the rooms. I blush, Ace has corrupted me, look at me thinking about sex. It is quite early, so I am mesmerised by the number of people around. I thought clubs were only supposed to be busy at night. I see Tom before he sees me. I don't know him, never met him before but I could bet my life that he was Tom. He was a very small man, with a bald head. He looked cute, like a baby, with his chubby cheeks that were very tempting. I wanted to touch it and pat it with my fingers. I quickly dismissed the thoughts of babies the moment it crossed my mind. I would not spoil my day by thinking about a child that might be growing in my belly right now. I pat my bag, trying to confirm that I sti
HEARTBEAT Chapter 45. I have died thrice.
ACE In the past few months since I met Aella, I have died thrice. First, when shots were suddenly fired in that cabin. second when she had left me. And today, when I saw her on that ground, motionless. It all started as a normal day for me. I was bone tired but still had to go over to the club to settle some pending issues. Stupid Jake stood head-to-head with me when I confronted him about spilling my business to Ryker. I fired him, but he insisted I had no right to. I kept my anger in check immediately, it wasn't the first time I fired him anyway, I would never be free of him, and I knew he would lay down his life for me. He was still Fuming when Aella came into the room, I ignored him. Who would miss an opportunity to admire someone as breathtaking as Aella? Ryker had advised that I let her go back to school, he insisted I was rushing Aella too much and would push her away before she even decided to open her heart to let me in
HEARTBEAT Chapter 46. I see red.
ACE It was a bloody scene outside. Whoever had done this came prepared, most of my men were dead, some injured but a majority of them stood their ground and fought back. I am not called venomous for nothing, I scare people with my breath alone. I sigh in disappointment when they start retreating, running back to their vans and driving off. I almost follow them, I am almost tempted to go after them and kill all of them slowly. But I resisted the urge, their time would come soon. I would give them false hope, I would give them a single moment of satisfaction and then, attack them. I never hide like a child; they will see me coming. They always saw me coming. I would become their worst nightmare. Even the devil would take a seat to learn, with his mouth wide open in shock as I torture them. "Bring one of them to me.!" I say calmly to no one in particular. I am far from calm, my hands have stopped shaking because I know Aella is in b
HEARTBEAT Chapter 47. Destroyer.
ACE I felt better after getting off the phone with Amanda. She assured me Aella was fine and was tucked in bed. It would take a while for the drugs to leave her system. I am pissed, the cut on her face still haunts me. I can still hear her screams in the distance. I close my eyes when the banging in my head becomes worse. I am scared my head might split in half soon. I sigh in relief when the car eventually stops. We are at the warehouse. I smirk, as Jake and one of my men drag the bastard we caught out of the car. They know what to do with him. By the time I was done with him, he would be screaming and begging for mercy. I would give him hope, something to hold on to while he suffered, while his life flashed before his eyes. And then, like a thief in the night, I will snatch it away and leave him begging me for death instead. No one touches what is mine. He would suffer on behalf of others, and when I found out who sent him, he would suffer a worse faith too.
HEARTBEAT Chapter 48. Hide and Seek
ACE My blood boiled as I moved closer to him. I kept seeing Aella's scared face, and even his death would not make me feel better. He starts fighting the rope around him, struggling to break free. "You have nowhere to run to. I will kill you, regardless of whether you decide to talk or not. The ball is in your court, you can die slowly or peacefully." I laugh at my idea of a peaceful death. "Let me go!" The man starts screaming. Jake moves to him, but I stop him with a look. I want to do this myself, I wasn't joking when I promised to kill anyone who dared to hurt Aella. "Who sent you...?" I ask bending down in front of him. "Jacob," He says in a shaky voice. He is no fun. I haven't even touched him, and he is breaking. "Who sent you here Jacob?" "I... I can't say, he would kill me." Ryker whistles at my back. I stand to my feet enraged, madder than I was a minute ago. I want to take it slowly, I want to hurt him slowly, but I am too pissed to
HEARTBEAT Chapter 49. Nevertheless
ACE Before I can speak my mind, he ends the call. He fucking ends the call. My eyes move from Jacob to the wall, I start contemplating who to punch instead of Zade. I settle for the wall. I don't even flinch when I start bleeding. I don't feel any pain, I am too angry to feel anything. "Ace?" Ryker calls concerned. I want to cry in frustration, I want to scream the roof down, I want to run home to Aella, I want to tie her to the bed, so she never leaves my sight. Most importantly, I want to kill Zade. "Let's prepare for war." I am equally shocked by my decision when I speak. "Ace, calm down." I grab Ryker's shirt angrily, shaking him in anger. "Don't you fucking tell me to calm down? He hurt my woman, he threatened my woman, he questioned my love for my woman..." My voice breaks as I force the next word out of my mouth. "He wants her dead." "I understand Ace." His calm voice only pisses me off. "But you don't go unprepared for
HEARTBEAT Chapter 50. Time
AELLA I continue to hold my breath even after the call ends. He was crying, Ace Hale cried. He cried because I told him I loved him. I keep staring at my phone, I want to call him back, I want to speak to him. But I also know I need to give him time to gather his thoughts. I shake my shoulders in fear when Amanda touches them, I have been so lost in thoughts I completely forgot she was beside me. She has refused to leave me alone since I woke up hours ago. Even when he is far away from me, Ace is constantly thinking about me, constantly ensuring that I am well taken care of. I woke up with a very bad headache. The minute I opened my eyes, Amanda rushed to get a glass of water and aspirin. She practically force-fed me some food and a glass of freshly squeezed pineapple. I know Ace must have instructed her to do that while I was out cold. "Are you okay?" She asks concerned. I am not okay, I want to scream, I want to cry and I want to smack Ace on the
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