Leon sat at one end of the dark hospital room, watching Tara fast asleepHe could not sleep, in fact he didn’t want to Not when there was a lot for him to do Too many debts to pay He still had to avenge his family’s death The judge, Valen, Fiona and everyone involved five years ago all had to pay Leon’s gaze drifted to TaraShe has gone through hell in the last few daysFirst Alfredo spiking her drink, the snipers, the car chase, her company and now a brain damage Drogo’s voice replayed in his memory “Kendra always has a back up plan, I hope you don’t think it ends here. She wouldn’t stop until she gets Tara”After the emergency surgery, Tara was moved from the ICU to a room with more comfortable couch But the couch didn’t mean anything to Leon, he had slept in worst placesLeon was still deep in his thought till he drifted asleep “Leon, help me!” A familiar voice called out to Leon Yet again, he was in the middle of a roaring fire with no where to go “Leon! Help” his moth

The hallway noise slowly faded as Charles voice thundered“A patient lost her memory, what’s the logical thing to do, huh?” Charles licked his tongue “You are suppose to keep her around family members”“Yes. That is what is supposed to be done but miss Tara specifically said she didn’t want any visitors”“You are a quack doctor!” Charles shouted, he was not having it Lillian said nothing more, she simply looked at the doctor and said “We will come back later in the day to see our daughter”“Please that would be appreciated, for now what matters is making sure miss Tara doesn’t get a bad memory that will trigger her”“Okay. Let’s go Charles” Lilian’s voice was calm, almost polite, as if nothing had just happenedShe took Charles by his hands and he followed even if that was the last thing he wanted The nurse and the doctor exchanged a look like as if they had finally gotten rid of a thorn in their flesh Then they turned and pushed the door openThe hospital room was dimOnly the so

At the hospital cafeteria, Leon took another sip of the coffeeHe clenched his jaw after he swallowed, the coffee was bitter Leon liked the taste that wayHe stood near the vending corner, one hand wrapped around the paper cupThe steam of the coffee rising slowlyThe hospital hallway buzzed faintly behind himFootsteps, murmurs, life happening Leon did not look up, his mind was not thereIt was five years ago, the fire His father’s face when he was struggling to take in air into his lungs Corey Draven, his father who was supposed to be dead should not have an active retinal authorization.A man whose eye was approving hitman accountsLeon took another sipBitterHis jaw tightened slightly, so many things did not add upIn fact it wasn’t always like this, he had a perfect plan Now it isn’t as easy as he had planned itHe still had the council, an unknown uncle now his father might be alive Another vibration came from his wristLeon ignored it, he needed to think He stared into

Leon slowed his steps as he entered the south wingNot because he was tired but because something felt wrongThe wing was too quiet, hospital were never this quiet.However, the lights were onBut people were missing, there was no rushing nurses neither was there impatient relativesThe south wing was the quieter part in the hospital Leon’s eyes moved first, that was the perfect place were a hit man would like to camouflage Suddenly, Leon’s instincts followed as he saw a cleaner pushing a cart approaching him The old man was calm and he was steady He didn’t glance at Leon’s face, he just pushed the cart then took a sharp bend Leon turned slightly“Wrong” Leon muttered under his breathHe passed a nurse stationOnly one nurse sat there, she stared at her screen and didn’t look up immediately Leon stopped right in front of her The nurse finally looked at him, their eyes metHer pupils shrank as fear flashed in her eyes Leon leaned closer.“You’re not assigned to this wing” he sa

At the hospital maintenance room, Leon didn’t moveHe stood still with his eyes lifted, the vent above him was openNot broken but removed and cleanThe metal shifted again, a soft scrapeBarely a sound.Leon’s shoulders relaxed, but his muscles locked“So you’re still here” he said quietly to himself Silence answered him, then suddenly something dropped Leon barely turned to see what it was when the light went off leaving him in complete darkness Trying to understand how the light had gone off the first strike cameA knee slammed into his waist, hard enough that the force sent Leon off balance Leon hit the wall, metal rattling behind himPain shot through his waitHe didn’t grunt, he didn’t curseLeon twisted, elbow swinging upIt connected with something solidA body landed lightly on the floor, too light and controlledLeon hit the wall and the light went on, illuminating the room againThe man stood to his feet They faced each other in the narrow space and cold air between