He let go of her. "What.... What are you doing here?" Ava asked, flabbergasted. Her eyes darted to the door as she tried to get out, but he was so tall and big, taking all the space in the stall and cornered her. "What does it look like?" "Aren't you using that phrase way too much in one day? This is the ladies' restroom. Get out of here before you get caught and get flashed in the news tomorrow." She said hurriedly in a low voice, but Aiden wasn't listening. His eyes were fixed on the droplets of water kissing her face. He leaned closer and her eyes widened as she placed her palms on his chest to stop him from getting further closer but who was she kidding? Despite all her pushing he leaned in closer with ease until she was pressed against the wall with him just inches away from her. "You enjoyed torturing me. Didn't you?" He rasped. She opened her mouth to retort but sealed it shut before tipping her head away and glaring at the wall beside her. "Didn't you hear what
Ava was walking down the hall when she saw one of Aiden's men; Enzo hurrying to his study. She didn't know what got into her, but she followed him and stopped at the door. "Boss, they attacked. We lost our people last night." Enzo said. "How many?" Aiden gritted; his jaw clenched. "Seven. Two kids, three women, and two men." Enzo said and her throat dried up. "Number of attackers?" "Five skilled men," Enzo said and Aiden rested back on his seat, throwing his head back as he closed his eyes to tame his temper. "Do we have their trail?" "Boss, they are working for the organization because they all were in the same uniform. Also, one of the men was able to hit the attacker in the head. In the CCTV footage, the attacker was wounded badly but within a couple of minutes he was back to his feet properly healed." Enzo said. "What?" Aiden barked. "Here," Enzo showed him the footage, and surely the attacker healed quickly as if he was a werewolf. "He must be forced
"You don't have to watch me while I cook." She said marinating the chicken. "Then let me help." He offered. "You know it," she muttered. "Of course, I know. There's nothing for me to help so I'll just stand here quietly." He spoke. Ava shook her head lightly and boiled the pasta. She was engrossed in her work, but his constant intense gaze was making her conscious of herself. She meekly stole a glance at him only to pause. "Stop looking at me like that." She blurted out and he smirked leaning in closer on her side as he tucked her hair strand behind her ear. "Like what?" He asked innocently and she narrowed her eyes on him before focusing on work. He stood there watching her intensely and made it super difficult for her to work normally and not be bothered by him. Once done Ava set the table for him and served him the food. He stared at the food delightedly and rubbed his palms together. She wondered what Annie and Aiden liked about this dish so much. When she c
She had her chin resting on her palm as she dangled on his shoulder, sulking, while he marched to his room. Aiden closed the door behind them and gently put her to her feet. All the blood rushed to her head as she swayed a little, but he held her elbow to keep her steady. "Want to sit?" he asked, tipping his head to the bed as she glared at him. "I'm fine." She pulled her arm out of his grasp, crossed her arms across her chest, and glared at him while tapping her foot on the floor impatiently. "You don't have to interrogate Cole like that when you can ask me anything you want," he said and continued with a small smirk tugging at his lips. "I didn't know you would even notice I'm spending my nights out." He said casually. Ava didn't say anything. She just glared at him hoping he would spill out the reasons for his escapades on his own without having her inquire about it. "Are you jealous?" He asked, tilting his head to the side and looking so freaking sexy. Aiden was in b
Two weeks passed and Aiden was fully invested in his plan to end the organization for good this time He would spend most of the nights out and would come home late. She didn't confront him on this after that night when he soothed her worries away, but she missed him a lot. It struck her hard when she realized she missed him. She often found herself waiting for him. There was something new that was happening in the past two weeks. Whenever he would be late, he'd drop her a text to let her know and Mr. Taylor would bring her favorite desserts, drinks, and whatnot upon Aiden's request. Cole was her shadow at work. Aiden requested her to resign from her job because things could get dangerous soon, but she refused politely, and Cole offered to stay close to her for her safety. She had talked to her dad, and he told her he was working alongside Aiden. The Intel that Jacob provided was helpful and Aiden was planning an attack on the organization. Ava heard commotion from downstair
"Are you done for the day?" Cole asked when he ordered his usual honey donut and Vanessa grumpily prepared it for him. They both hate each other's guts she could swear on it. They both left no chance to get on each other's nerves. It was fun to watch them, but Ava didn't want her friend to be dragged into this werewolf's world. "Yeah, I'll be out in a minute," Ava said hurrying to the staff room as she changed into her clothes and stepped out. Cole was waiting by the door watching Vanessa who was putting the chairs away. It was her turn to close tonight. Ava said her goodbyes to Vanessa while Vanessa yelled after her, reminding her of the brunch tomorrow with Alice and Audrey. The girls’ day out. Ava yelled over her shoulder that she remembered as she walked down the street with Cole to their car. Cole handed the donut to the homeless man and Ava watched him. "Why do you buy it, when every time you don't even eat it?" Often when there was no homeless person around, he wo
Ava banged on the door with all her might until her hands throbbed in pain. They had locked her in that room and then left. Cole was still unconscious while Ava had searched for every possible escape but there was none. She could hear two guards talking right outside the door. They were keeping an eye on them. It didn't matter how much she screamed or yelled at them to let her out. They didn't pay any heed to her. Ava was scared and drowning in anxiety with each passing second. Her pendant didn't electrocute her which meant she was close. Aiden would find her and be there any second now. A groan from behind had her head snapping to Cole. "F*ck," He cussed while trying to move but couldn't because of the wounds and pain. "Stay still. We are locked here. Your injuries are serious, you shouldn't move much," she said in a hoarse voice. Upon seeing her relief washed over him, his eyes fleeted to the gauze on her thigh and the number of bandages and patches that covered her face
Bullets were raining behind him and he got hit in the back causing him to stumble forward crashing into her as she held him. "Aiden," She whispered shakily, feeling wetness on her hand. There was a wild commotion behind them. Animalistic growls and snarls but all she could hear was a numbing whistle ringing in her ears, seeing red coating her palm. "Take cover," He rasped in her ear before pulling back. Aiden roared like a wild beast, and she noticed his canines extending and claws expanding as he lunged at the scarred old man. Ava noticed Enzo and more Aiden's men infiltrating the place like charged canons. A guard tried to get to her, but someone blocked his way in a flash and knocked him down with a solid punch. It was Jacob. "Dad," She breathed shakily as Jacob hurried over to her. "F*ck, I'm late. Hide, Ava. Don't let them see you," Jacob said, forcing a pistol in her hand. "Use it to protect yourself. Kill if need be. Don't even hesitate when it comes to your safe