44. A Showdown
AZURA.
I hadn‘t even gotten to the entrance to the motel when the phone beeped, and I looked down at it.
Judah.
I felt sick and my heart was thumping before I even clicked on it. I hated being around him. I hated how whenever he was near, something always went wrong. I just wished he was gone from my life for good, or better yet, I wish I had never fucking met him.
I looked 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 said to Leo through the link, trying to sound as normal as possible.
I hated him with a passion.
I was glad Leo was near... I felt a little at ease.
Stay calm, I‘m right there with you.‘ His voice was powerful, calm, and confident which equates to sexy–as–hell.
But that sick feeling only grew with each step, as I took out the dagger that Leo had given me. He had also given me a few other items which didn‘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 asked through the link as I tossed the phone and dagger into the trash. 2 ‘A billionaire with a troubled past and is smart as fuck? Kinda fits, but no, because I‘m not a hero.
You‘re becoming mine... 3
‘Well then Leo Rossi, are you a villain?‘ I asked, almost cursing myself for sounding a tad too flirty.
‘Do you need to label me Azura Rayne Westwood?‘ 1
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 spotted the rusty metal steps and looked at them. They led all the way up... slowly I began walking up them, trying not to smile at his tone.
A sharp wind blew, and I scanned my surroundings. 1 ‘Well, I think Batman fits, but then he doesn‘t have a sexy butt, so maybe you can be Buttman
S
4
A Showdown
or Sexy Butt?‘ I cackled 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 replied, keeping my face blank just in case he was watching me.
The stairs creaked and clanged under my feet as I continued slowly upwards. The noise felt too loud in the silence. An occasional car driving past could be heard, or a street cat.
even the rustling of the leaves in the trees felt
mind turned to other things. Was
SIL
again. ‘I can see you and I have the camera connected. Don‘t try anything reckless, ok?‘ ‘Ok. I‘m not a reckless person.’ ‘You sure aren‘t.‘ Came his sarcastic response. I reached the top, and I realised
the slumped body of Song tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching my eyes. My stomach twisted sickeningly as I
I shouted and was about to run over when a shadow fell over me, I turned just in time to see Judah lunge at me.
back” I
stall him.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm
little Pet... How I missed you...” He said, his voice
like a predator would, but he forgets
to Song. The distance between us was growing as I kept stepping back, making sure I was far
me really thought he
keep me. I do what I fucking want. We were done
I will decide if
Tudah, I‘m done! Want to release those videos! Go for it.
freak, because I fucking will.” His eyes darkened
face contorted in rage.
did I ever even kiss
sick
“Relax.‘ Leo‘s voice
I growled back. ‘You are only going to anger him... Trust me, think with a level head.‘ “I would be very careful if I were you.” Judah growled, and he was in front of me in a flash. I tensed, staying alert,
capable of. “I want so much... but the question is, have you really removed all your weapons? Strip for me just how you used to.” I frowned, my anger flaring through me as his eyes raked over me, making my skin crawl. “Let‘s
intense wave of anger which made me gasp
these emotions
Leo‘s venomous growl
was pounding as Judah took out his gun, cocking it and pointing it at
you bitch, before I fucking blow your
Leo‘s trembling growl
slowly, knowing I had the bodysuit on anyway. It was
Leo.
talk to her like that again.” He hissed venomously, his steely eyes full of rage, as he held the barrel of his gun
raising his gun just as Leo kicked Judah‘s wrist. I heard something snap and
I saw Judah lunge at Leo and both men fell to the floor in
but Judah seemed to
human, but the angles his body moved,
Leo. I hissed when his hand wrapped around my throat in choke hold. I
arm being violently pulled behind me, Leo was in
when Leo shot him at point blank rage, he dodged, instantly forced to let go of me. Leo pulled me against him, his arm snaking around my waist possessively. 2 My heart pounded as I looked up at him. Even in this dangerous moment, my core
eyes were cold and
I love a
one. And those piercings that I never knew I had an interest in, were now something I
squeezed my waist gently, reassuring me, before he
just signed your death wish.” Leo hissed, glaring at Judah, who had narrowly dodged
looking around before rushing over to Song. “Song!” I whispered as she looked at me through her bruised, puffy eyes. “How
smile the moment I
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