AELLA Eva stops chewing her food, holding my hands instead. "I am here for you." "I Know," I reply sniffing. "It turned out he took me because he wanted to find my father. I am glad he got to me first because a lot of people want me dead Eva." "I don't understand, you have lived a boring life. Why this all of a sudden?" "My father was accused of killing a very powerful man. Ace did business with him, and he thought he was betrayed when he didn't find my father for years. Turns out he was framed and had been in hiding since." "Okay wait, slow down girl... we have killings involved in your story?" That forces a laugh from me. "Well count me in bitch. I like me some mafia romance." I started explaining everything to Eva in detail. Down from watching my father die to how I had fallen in love with my abductor. "I am not trying to say you don't know how you feel babe. But I know how this thing works. You were alone, scared, and confused. Do you t

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

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

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

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