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.
listen out for anything; even the rustling of the leaves
Was Song with
SIL
reckless, ok?‘ ‘Ok. I‘m not a reckless person.’ ‘You
body of Song tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching my eyes. My stomach twisted sickeningly as I saw the bruises and
and was about to run over when a shadow fell over me, I turned just in time to see
I growled
try to stall him.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and in
How I missed you...” He said, his voice sinister and
me like a predator would,
you.” I countered, my eyes flickering to Song. The distance between us was growing as I
bastard who texted me really thought he could keep you?”
fucking pet or animal that anyone can keep me. I do what I fucking want. We were done a year ago, Judah. Just get the hell
obey me, and then I
I‘m done! Want to release
fucking will.” His eyes darkened as
face contorted in rage.
How did I ever even
sick
Leo‘s voice
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?”
knew what he was 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 see that body of yours
an intense wave of anger which made me gasp
emotions
Leo‘s venomous
Judah took out his
you bitch, before I fucking blow
here.‘ Leo‘s trembling growl of
bodysuit on anyway. It
Leo.
talk to her like that again.” He hissed venomously, his steely eyes full of rage, as he held the barrel of his
as Leo kicked Judah‘s wrist. I heard something snap and the gun
as the smell of blood filled the air. I saw Judah lunge at Leo and both men fell
agile, but Judah seemed to
human, but the angles his body moved,
both exchanged powerful hits. I ran toward Song, only for Judah to yank me away as he escaped from Leo. I hissed when
felt my arm being violently pulled behind me,
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
I love
this one. And those piercings that I never knew I had an interest in, were now something
my waist gently, reassuring me,
your death wish.” Leo hissed, glaring at Judah, who had narrowly dodged
reality, looking around before rushing over to Song. “Song!” I whispered as she looked at me through
all good.” She said, trying to smile the moment I removed her mouth gag. “I‘d help, but
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