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.
listen out for anything; even the rustling
other things. Was Song with himn? Was she safe?
SIL
near the 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 response. I reached the top, and I realised that
my heart skipping a beat when I saw the slumped body of Song tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching
was about to run over when a shadow fell over me, I turned just in time to see Judah
I
to stall him.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and in
little Pet... How I missed you...” He said, his voice
advanced on me like a predator would, but he forgets
was growing as I kept stepping back, making sure I was far from the edge of the
really thought he could keep you?” He spat
I fucking want. We were done a year ago, Judah. Just
I will decide if you can go.”
about the deal anymore. Tudah, I‘m done! Want to release those videos! Go for it. ” I said
because I fucking will.” His eyes darkened as he
face contorted in rage.
handsomne? How did I
sick
“Relax.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and in
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 asked coldly, trying to control the anger that
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 all
such an intense wave of
these emotions
bastard.’ Leo‘s venomous
Judah took out his gun, cocking
before I fucking
trembling growl of
the bodysuit on anyway. It was then that I saw the
Leo.
talk to her like that again.” He hissed venomously, his steely eyes full of rage, as he held the barrel of his gun against Judah‘s forehead.
fast, Judah turned, raising his gun just as Leo kicked Judah‘s wrist. I heard something snap and the gun went flying. A shot going off. Judah growled in rage, his dark aura swirling
was in my throat as the smell of blood filled the air. I saw
but Judah
inhuman,well we weren‘t human, but the
ran toward Song, only for Judah to yank me away as he escaped from Leo. I
and just when I felt my arm being violently pulled behind me, Leo was in front of us. “I
off, 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
were
I love a Badboy.
I
my waist gently, reassuring
hissed, glaring at Judah, who
I whispered as she looked at me through her bruised, puffy eyes.
the moment I removed her mouth gag.
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