Guarding Her Heart

Chapter 1 Adira’s POV “ADIRA!” Ace threw the gun towards me as the chaos began at the funeral of my mother. Since all the visitors are assassins and part of the Mafia world, I didn't hear any of them scream because of fear from all the gunshot that began to fill the entire place. I saw people leaving—those are the clans who didn't want to be involved. But then, it doesn't mean that I can trust them. I know why they came here. It is not to mourn with us, that would be hypocritical. They are here to watch and observe me, studying how I move so they could attack me soon. I shot all the gangsters and assassins right in front of the altar. I didn't bother to move anymore because I could simply kill them without doing much effort. I watched the dagger pass in front of my face, before I shifted my eyes to my left and saw a woman who threw that to me. Vanessa Delfin, the heiress of their clan. I saw how annoyance ran through her round eyes. This woman has been eyeing me and I knew tha

Chapter 3Adira’s POV “What if I hire you as my personal bodyguard?” I asked, trying to make a great deal with Louis right here. His brows arched before he quickly shook his head, declining my offer without even giving it a thought. I rolled my eyes at him and lost my hope. “I'm the head of you people, Ms. Sanchez. Besides, your father won't agree, you know that well.” My face crumpled as I frowned. “I just can't trust anyone,” yeah, I have trust issues now and they cannot blame me for that. My father was betrayed and as a result, our clan is at its lowest point. Second, there have been a lot of spies lingering around us. It would be hard for me to hire someone and trust him. What if he is just acting up until he gets my trust and then, viola, he would eventually attack as, too. “Adira, we will make sure that whoever you will hire is qualified and trustworthy. I got you,” he winked at me as if he was telling me that I can trust whoever he will find for me. “Hey, the applicants

Chapter 5“The Coraldes are behind it. I'm sure of it,” Ace said while we were in a meeting. I was only staring at the presentation in front, sitting calmly on my swivel chair, while we were discussing and planning the things that will help us to go back on our own feet.“We have a budget to cover the damages of the company,” Louis added. A small smirk drew beside my lips. I quickly shook my head, disagreeing about that. “We're not going to pay for it,” I said firmly. Now, all their eyes were glued at me. “What are you planning?” Ace knows me very well. He didn't have to ask what I exactly mean as he knows that I have a different plan. “The Coraldes will pay for it. Three million is enough,” my brows raised as I glanced at the pictures of our company. It was a total mess and damaged when the attack happened. “Idiots,” I muttered. “They really thought that I was there?” I chuckled unbelievably. “They want your head. What do you expect? Of course they will do everything to kill

Chapter 7“It is included in the rule that they cannot kill someone, unless it is their opponent in the battle.” Ace read aloud the rules that are attached to the invitation that I received. “I won't die, Ace.” I simply replied, sounding bored and not even worried. Why would I get worried? I know that I can defeat whoever would be my opponent. “Adira, we still have choices to raise your clan. Let's not take this risk and put your life on the edge,” I quickly chuckled when Louis said that. It was like a joke to me. “Are you serious? Since the day we were born in this kind of life, our lives are already on the edge of death,” I shook my head to the two of them. They both turned silent as they knew that I was telling the truth. “How about your father? He won't allow you,” Louis is still pushing me not to go.“That's right. I'm sure Dad won't agree with this,” Ace added. They are both trying to convince me not to go.“He doesn't have to know,” I replied. “He's out of this. This is my

Chapter 9For a moment, I felt like I was dying when I forgot how to breathe. My eyes were pinned on Chase who was half-naked in front of me. The water was still dripping down from his soaked hair, down to his well-built body. We have a huge space between us, but I could smell his manly and addictive scent, fresh from the bath. To be honest, he looks so clean and fresh. I don't know if it is because he is still soaked from taking a shower, the reason why his entire body was sparkling in my eyes, or he is naturally like this. “U-Uhm…” I crumpled my hands when I stuttered. All my words vanished and I could not find any to tell him. I could not imagine what I look like right now; I regret barging in. “The training…we should start now,” I quickly looked away from him. When I did, I felt like I suddenly remembered how to breathe properly. I bit my lower lip in secrecy while I could feel my chest throbbing.“Oh, yeah. I was just preparing. Do you want to wait here? I will just dress up