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
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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.
anything; even the rustling of the leaves in
things. Was
SIL
top when Leo‘s voice came 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
tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching my eyes.
over me, I turned
back” I
stall him.‘
you...” He said,
like a predator would, but he forgets that I‘m not his
distance between us was growing as I kept stepping back, making sure I was far from the edge
who texted me really thought he could keep you?” He spat venomously.”
not a fucking pet or animal that anyone can keep me. I do what I fucking want. We were done a year ago,
me, and then I
don‘t care about the deal anymore. Tudah, I‘m done! Want to release
I fucking will.” His eyes
face contorted in rage.
did I ever find him handsomne? How did I ever even
sick
“Relax.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and
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, ready to protect my baby if I had to. “Fine, you wanted me, you got me. What do you want with me?” I
since both Leo and I had marked one another, I didn‘t want to risk anything. Especially when I knew what he was capable of. “I want so much... but the question is, have you really removed
such an intense wave of anger
these emotions weren‘t
Leo‘s
Judah took out his gun, cocking it and
fucking
Leo‘s trembling growl of pure rage
knowing I had the bodysuit on anyway. It
Leo.
like that again.” He hissed venomously, his steely eyes full of rage, as he held the barrel of his gun against
gun just as Leo kicked Judah‘s wrist. I heard something snap and the gun went flying. A shot going off. Judah growled in
the smell of blood filled the air. I saw Judah
stronger and definitely more agile, but Judah seemed
human, but
away as he escaped from Leo. I hissed when his hand wrapped around my throat in choke hold. I elbowed him,
arm being violently pulled behind me, Leo was in
me. Leo pulled me against him, his arm snaking around my
eyes were cold and
love a
never knew I had an interest in, were now something
hand squeezed my waist gently, reassuring
your death wish.” Leo hissed, glaring at Judah, who
“Song!” I whispered as she looked at me through her bruised,
said, trying to smile the moment I removed
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