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It's been three days since we attacked that chap.
Three days since she was killed and things couldn't get more complicated. Getting that guy alive is harder than I thought but we're gaining progress on his trail. We had confirmed that he was really of the Elrods family. He sure is an odd one.
Now, I'm in the SUV with my team and we're speeding through the long driveway that leads to the Elrods mansion. It's just the eight of us in three SUVs,mine in the middle. I must say I enjoy being the Boss. I don't have to step down until mission is complete.
We stop before a huge tall crystal like gate, and the boys step out. With how quiet the place is, penetrating should be easy. As I watch, two of my guys groan out loud and blood drips down their arms. What was that? Is this an ambush of some sort?
I can't fail on this mission. I haven't even started yet. A voice calls out and I squint closely through the closed windows.
There it is, a speaker. They must have known we were coming. What made me think this will be easier? Scott. Scott my inside man who is guard for the family called to say the kid was here. He told me the security is loose and no attack is expected so what is all this?
" Messengers of Darken, we acknowledge you. How may we help you?" A male voice sounds through the speaker.
Jim looks at me, seeking an answer maybe but I stay perfectly still. He understands what that means.
" Do not try penetration by force. We have armies reinforced both both inside, outside and around you. It is an ambush but we will not attack yet. We are yet to know what we owe you." The deep calm voice says again.
I hate that voice.
" Go on Jim, answer him. "I command my face still stony.
" We're here for the kid. Release him and we'll let you all live." Jim speaks into a mini megaphone on my behalf.
Good one. Just what I'd have said. The deep chuckle that I hear now alarms me a bit. It was so sudden. Quite unexpected. Oh I'm hating that guy with every passing minute.
" Threats? Catch this."
Something is hauled from the high over protective walls and it lands with a thud on my SUV's windscreen. Jim picks it up and lifts it so I can see it from inside. It is Scott's head, severed from his body his eyes wide open and blood dripping from his severed neck. It even stained my windscreen.
" Now to business. What do you want?"
The voice resumes sounding even sterner than before.
Anger boils through my veins and I clutch up my hands to fists to control it.
" The boy. Give us the boy." Jim replies.
There is a short silence after which the voice chuckles.
" He's not here. We disowned him years ago. As your spy must have told you, he came here, but only briefly to take whatever he had left. Deaon Rex is not one of us and killing one of us on his account will not go well with you next time. If you leave now, you might as well still catch him leaving.
Now I wish I severed her head. I would have thrown it over to them but I couldn't have done that could I? Wait! Did he just give me a hint?
" Catch him leaving." He said.
Catch him leaving where? To where?
I know asking him will be of no use so I nod to Jim. My boys fire three shots in the air as they hurriedly get into the cars. Those were warning shots and they are now replied with six strong shots.
Next time won't be this friendly, we both know that.
It will be bloody war.
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I know this feeling and I hate this feeling so bad. I tell myself I've never been prouder than I am right now but no, I'm kidding. Lying even. I've never been more scared.
Mother gave me access to one of my black cards but I know it is the farthest she can go. No, she isn't my Mom, In fact, I never knew my Mom. We both grew up without her. I don't know the full story but Mother and Uncle are the only family I grew up knowing. Not like I spent a lot of time with them to know anything anyways.
I left my car in a gas station with the keys. Any lucky person can take it because right now, the bloody noise it makes is the last thing I need. I know Darken is hot on my trail. I knew he would attack the family house.
Don't ask me how. That dude's severed head told us all. Mother had known he was Darken's guy from the onset but being the suspense lover she is, she let him play on, pretending not to know a thing.
I'm on a flight now. Out of these borders to wherever but mother knows nothing about where I'm going. We know it's best for her not to. Not with the attacks coming on, not that she cares anyway.
To be honest, I know I don't deserve all this help I'm getting but I promise to repay the family back. The only person I can't repay is Ivin. I don't want to dive in. It's better not to. My arm is bandaged and I'm looking neat now. I can't go to the airport looking all messy and bloody like that can I? I have just one suitcase and I don't use a first class.
" Welcome to X Airlines Sir. I hope you are enjoying your flight. Refreshments for you."
A good looking flight attendant interrupts my thoughts. She sure is hot. She's wheeling a trolley with some goodies and I noticed somehow she had served me last. I had noticed her flick her blonde hair and smile when I when I was coming in. And damn! I can't believe I've gone full 48hrs without getting laid. That's a record breaker for me.
" Do enjoy your flight Sir."
She makes to leave when I call her back.
" Hello, excuse me please." I glance around me to see nobody is paying attention. The flight attendant turns towards me, looking expectant.
Wow, how didn't I notice those firm tits?
I flash her a charming smile,my charms turning on and I think she just blushed.
" Uhmmm... Sorry to disturb. Could you show me to the restroom?" I say. My arms burns a little.
"Come with me Sir."
I'm treated to an impressive wiggle of the behind as I follow her, trying to let go of my anxiety.
It's surprisingly quiet and no one is in here.
" Here it is Sir. Have a..."
I shove her in and pull her to myself. I shut the door behind us quietly as I feel him growing harder. I can hear her sounds now as it drowns out my anger and blurs my fears.
Fears....