FAZER LOGINMargot's POV. My body hit the floor with full force; my head hit the dirty floor. Sharp pain exploded in my temple from the contact. Sh*t, that hurts! My cheek was already burning after Vincent slapped me. " Can't you follow simple instructions?" Vincent crouched next to me and grabbed my arm, pulling me up. " You were supposed only to say 'hello'. Was this so hard to understand?" " Scr*w you, " I spat on the floor. There was blood mixed with my saliva; my lips were cut. " I can't understand how people can be this bold in a dangerous situation." Vincent placed his thumb and pinky on his chin, tapping it like someone seriously thinking about an unsolved dilemma. " I honestly thought you were smarter, but it looks like my brother settled for just your pretty face." He raised his hand and ran his fingers over my cheek. I moved my face away, making him laugh. " Are you grossed by my touch? That is funny, since we look the same." I glared at the man who was still crouching next to m
Nathan's POV" No sign of her?" I asked, looking at Lucy with hope. My friend rolled her eyes; she seemed annoyed. " You know it starts to feel like paranoia." " Is it crazy that I am worried? Then call me crazy," I replied dryly. Lucy has always been my rock, just as I was hers, but now she looked as if she had reached the limits of her patience. " I am not calling you crazy, but what you expected? A goodbye letter? Or a secret map to her hidden location? You wanted her gone, and she did as you wished." Lucy leaned back in her chair. " I did not want her gone. I had to make her gone, and you know why I did it. Sooner or later, Vincent would connect the dots and strike in the worst moment." I ran my hand through my hair. " He had to escape when things were finally looking good." "Bad things usually follow the good ones." Lucy shrugged her arms. For the first time, I thought she could not understand me. " That still does not mean you can lose your mind. Margot is safe. Maybe she n
Margot's POV" Don't be shy, come in." I looked at the man who was still holding my hand in his iron grip. He pulled me, and I took the hesitant step forward. " Good girl.""As if I had some other choice," I replied sarcastically. We were in some forgotten-by-the-gods place. There were no other houses nearby. It was just me and the spitting image of Nathan here. " It is good to know you are smart. Stupid women irritate me."My captor opened the door with an old key and pushed me in front of him. The hall was dark but surprisingly clean. The lounge looked like someone lived here and took care of this place. There was even a burning fireplace. " Sit and take some rest." " I am not tired," I hissed back. " I said sit!" Those words were more like a growl, and I obeyed. There was something very dangerous in this man. I watched him coming closer to the fire. With one swift move, he threw my phone into the fire. "Precautions."My fists balled. " What is this crap?" I stood up. " We had o
Margot's POVI looked around my room as I tried to remember as many details as possible before I left this place for good. My two suitcases were already packed. The most valuable things I possessed were already safe in storage. When I settled into my new apartment, I would get the move there, but for now, they had to stay here. I could not allow myself to take too much with me. It had been a couple of days since my interview, since the day when I accepted the job offer. I sat on my sofa, pulling my legs closer and resting my chin on my knees. I thought about how much my life had changed in a couple of months. Everything seemed turned upside down. My one stable, predictable life was gone; Sam, my biggest love became my enemy. Nathan, whom I saw as an enemy, became the person I trusted, the person I started to cherish, to end up as my enemy again. I laughed to myself. Things like this were only possible in some cheap telenovelas, but here I was. Forced to leave the town I spent my lif
Nathan's POV" Don't you think it was a little too much?" I asked, looking at the front page of the tabloid Lucy just put on my desk. I ran my hand through my hair. I kept staring at the photos. " That is not what I wanted."Lucy's eyes narrowed. " But that is what you needed, even if you are not sure about that right now." " That makes her look like a villain. Do you think I wanted this?" My voice rose slightly. " This was not necessary."Lucy shot me a disapproving glance. " If you want Vincent to find her, then I can take it back immediately."My face darkened at the mention of my brother. Lucy was right. I wanted Vincent to believe Margot, and we parted on bad terms; she was nothing more to me than an enemy, my biggest regret. That was the only thing that could keep him from going after her and focusing on me instead. But for him to believe, I had to make sure she believed me too. " I will beg her for forgiveness when all of this is over, " I said, turning my face towards the w
Margot's POVTears ran down my face as soon as the door of my apartment closed behind me. I placed my laptop on the couch and slipped to the floor next to it. The whole strength I held on to just a moment ago completely vanished, evaporated like water spilt on a hot pan. I had nothing left inside me. I was like an empty shell. When did my life take such an unfortunate turn? At first, Sam, plotting with my so-called best friend, tried to rob me of everything. They took everything I worked so hard for, but at least they left me some dignity. Now, even that was gone. Nathan Blackwood made sure of it. Not long ago, I thought I was smart; I could read people, protect myself. Now, I could not say that anymore. People I trusted kept stabbing me in my back. I got over Sam's betrayal and slowly rebuilt myself. Everything was in pieces again. And only I could pick them back up. No more trusting others- the price was too high.I wiped tears from my face. I should start thinking about my next st
Nathan's POV" I would never expect this day to come," Reed looked at me with his lips curled in something that looked like a poor attempt at a smile. He leaned back in the chair I had offered him, watching me with curiosity. " Me neither, " I replied, skipping any polite notes in my tone. I do r
Nathan's POVAfter an hour of calming down, Margot finally fell asleep. I have covered her with sheets and left a room to gather my thoughts. Anger was still boiling inside me as I poured myself a glass of whiskey. I had to remain calm if I wanted to help her. I could not let my emotions lead me, e
Margot's POV Nathan placed me gently back on the bed and took a step back. " Are you sure about that?" He asked, and I only gave him a weak nod, too scared to speak. I did not trust myself right now. Nathan's eyes darkened as he got closer to me. His palms brushed against my skin like a feather,
Nathan's POV I looked at Margot, who was peacefully sleeping on my bed. I could not take her back to her since she was too wasted to be left alone. Since she fell asleep in my car, I took the liberty of deciding where we should go. Besides, in my house, I could look after her. Her face was par







