Raina’s hands trembled, but she held the gun steady. “Don’t move” she warned “Gun out. Put it on the ground where I can see it.” Leon didn’t panic, he didn’t even blink So she was a detective, he could clearly see the badge on her waist band Leon never liked the police, some of them didn’t stand for justice Like the ones who watched his family enemies go Scout free “I know what you are thinking, don’t do it” Raina mouthed still pointing her gun at Leon The last time a lady held a gun like that to his face, it was Fiona and she had shot, not just once but thrice Slowly, he removed his weapon and placed it on the hood of his SUV, raising his hands to the air The night wind blew to Raina’s face Leon could see her eyebags and stressed face Meanwhile, Raina’s heart was racing This was the same man she once shared a bed with The same man she couldn’t stop thinking about Now he stood before her, clearly a suspect What was he doing at the front of the library late at night

Leon slowed the car as the iron gates of the Vorene estate came into view It had been days since he was last there And even if he never wanted to return there ever again Now he had no choice, he was only doing it for Tara He stopped in front of the gate and exhaled once, the last time he had gotten through the gate without any of the Vorene giving him the code It had made Tara wonder how he had gotten pass the gate She was sound asleep and her memories gone, yet he couldn’t risk it He picked up his phone to call Lillian while he looked to the back seat where the hit man sat “You seat tight and pretend like you are my friend” Leon’s voice was cold “You wont like what I will do to you if you don’t follow my plans” “I have nowhere to run-motherfucker you already injured my leg” the hit man voice was low as he gritted, he was in deep pains “That is just a teaser” Leon sternly said while the phone called “I wont waste time here, I drop her off then we drive off” The hit man sigh

The pain of Lillian’s blow sank in Leon’s back “Let’s take her to the hospital, you fool!” She landed a final blow on his back “Fool! Good for nothing!” Leon only clenched his teeth at the pain The moment Tara collapsed in Leon hands, his world narrowedHer weight was light, too light Her breathing was uneven, and shallowJust as if she was forgetting how to breatheHer eyes rolled back, only white showing “Tara” he called her name once in a calmVoice “Stay with me”She didn’t respondLillian was already panicking and screaming “Let’s take her to the hospital! What are you kneeling there for?”If they drove to the hospital, Tara would be dead even before they arrived Charles was pacing, his hands shaking “This is your fault. All of it!”Leon ignored themHe adjusted Tara in his arms, holding her head carefully against his chest. That way her air tract would still manage to take in little air Her skin felt very cold“She needs oxygen” Leon said flatly “Now”Lillian rushed for

The ICU lights were too bright that Tara’s eyes shut the moment they opened She could hear voices and the machines that surrounded her, beeping “Her vitals just dropped again…” the voice trailed “…according to the paramedics she feels safe with you-sign the consent so we can proceed now. We will lose her if she doesn’t respond in the next hour!” Tara was too tired, her head hurt so much so it was as if a nail was being driven by a hammer into her skull Her eyes flickered up again and she saw her husband scribbling a pen on the clipboard the nurses handed to him “Thanks-the doctors can now proceed” the nurse spoke softly as she took the clipboard from him Tara eyes went shut again The next time it opened, he was standing beside her Too close, with his one hand wrapped around her fingers His other hand rested on the edge of the bed like it was the only thing keeping him upright “She is responding!” The doctor shouted almost excited, his eyes on the monitor “Tal

Raina’s words followed Leon all the way out of the hospital Don’t get into trouble Leon almost laughed, the police always gave that advice However. trouble was the only thing that ever found Leon His whole existence was now for trouble, gone were the days when he had a perfect family Now he was on a mission to avenge their death, but down that road he was finding things he never knew The automatic front doors slid open Cold night air hit his face The hospital lights of St Thelma hospital glowed behind him, too bright The parking lot was quiet Leon walked straight toward his car, parked at the far end just where he left it. He reached the driver’s side Paused, dropped the two coffee on the hood of the car Then he took out the remote control and pressed his thumb to the scanner The car unsealed with a soft click Leon opened the back door Inside, the hit man sat exactly as he had left him Slumped and his wrists cuffed behind him Drogo’s head lifted slowly as his ey