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136. Angel of Death
...Lexi POV...
It's been a month since I agreed to Craig's terms. I'd anticipated that Craig would have me do something for him right away, however for the first couple of weeks I didn't hear anything from him. The fear of the unknown became my new form of torture. I tried to stay strong, but not knowing what was going to happen next, had me on edge.
Craig had given specific instructions before I left the utility corridor. While I was gone, he had placed a piece of paper on the wall at the back of the room. Attached were the instructions on how to exit the corridor, which happened to be the opposite way from where Xavier had dropped me off. He must've somehow anticipated that I would receive help in some way or another. On the back of the paper was a bunch of random numbers. I didn't think much of it, and shoved the paper in my back pocket, making my way out of the tunnel.
There was an unmarked car waiting for me, after I left the tunnel. There was an address ke
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Rising From the Ashes 137. Mad Man
...Xavier POV..."It's been a month! An entire month without her! She's been in his grasp for an entire month! That sick bastard has had her for a month!" I scream out, grabbing the closest item near me and chucking it against the wall.I walk over to my desk, resting my palms on the top as I bow my head towards the desk defeated. Lexi's been AWOL for a month now, and each day is getting harder and harder to bear it. My sanity was lost long ago. I don't know what to do, I barely allow myself the chance to eat. My men and I have been working night and day attempting to locate both her and Ryker. For all we know, Ryker could be dead. They both may be.The thought alone brings me to the ground. I fall to the ground, my back along the side of my desk as my head falls into my lap."This could be a good thing." Damian remarks, making me turn to look at him curiously."What the hell do you mean by that? How the hell is their disappearance a go
Rising From the Ashes 138. Dark Secrets
"So care to explain why you needed my men out of the room?" I question."What we're about to say, can never leave this room." Catherine remarks.I look over to Jax, and we share a look, agreeing that nothing will be said. So we both nod our head in agreement to Catherine and Matteo."As you're aware, Catherine was quite close to Craig, many years ago." Matteo begins.I nod my head. This isn't anything new."However, what you don't know is that after Matteo and I were married, I had run into Craig." Catherine begins her explanation."I believe I was made aware of that. It was around the time that all this really started. When the list was first made public knowledge, and both the Scorpions and the Dragons sought the help of the Shadow Assassin to retrieve it for them." I reply, wondering why they're bringing this up."Yes.. but that's not everything." Matteo remarks, sharing a look with Catherine once more."The night that I was
Rising From the Ashes 139. Unspoken Words
...Lexi POV... After I finished the phone call with Craig, my mind started to run wild with ideas. Finally I had heard something from him. I now had to get focused so that I could stay ahead of him. I went to my room, and grabbed Xavier's cellphone from my hiding spot. My first week in this house, I made quick work of knowing everything about it. It didn't take me long to find the cameras hidden throughout the house. It was something I had anticipated, so wasn't surprised when I had found them. There were at least two in every room, making in nearly impossible to do anything without him seeing. But like I said, 'nearly' impossible. For any other person they would just accept that they were being watched 24/7. However, I'm not like any other person. I don't just accept that I'm being watched. Rather I look for blind the spots. The majority of surveillance cameras, much like the ones Craig is using, are called fixed lens cameras. Which basically means tha
Rising From the Ashes 140. Rapture
...Craig POV...Finally after all this time, she was finally under my control. I knew it was only a matter of time. The more she continued to fight me, the more I fought to show her my dominance. I've known her for longer than she knew. She thought I was just this villain that managed to kidnap her when she was child. Little does she realize that she could've been my own child.I throw my partially drunk glass of whiskey against the wall, smiling as the glass shatters to the ground. Ever since I found out that Lexi wasn't mine, but rather that scum of a husband of hers, I've wanted her killed.As if it wasn't bad enough that I had to find out that Lexi wasn't mine, but to find out that all this time she had a twin sister, that was in fact my daughter. Matteo and Catherine knew of her paternity, so kept her away from me.The moment I found out that I had a daughter, I became both the happiest man alive, and the most scornful. Hate doesn't even
Rising From the Ashes 141. A Quick Release
...Lexi POV...The day after I saw Xavier, Craig had me kidnap a innocent child. I refused at first. The last thing I wanted, was to cause any harm to an innocent child. However, it was as though Craig could sense my hesitation, though it was probably due to the lack of movement from my tracker. Which is why, a short while later I received a video call of one of his men applying more cuts to a nearly dead Ryker. He had been drained of so much blood already, that his skin had taken on a sickly shade of white. It was almost as though he barely had any blood left. Just the thought of him dying made my warrior mode click into gear.While I wasn't happy with having to kidnap a child, I knew I also didn't have another option. I was glad that at least my brother was alive, but for long, I have no clue. What I did know, was that I couldn't waste time with my morality. I needed to end this now. From what I saw on the video, I'd be lucky if I had three days tops.I
Rising From the Ashes 142. Tough Decisions
...Xavier POV...Waking up with Lexi in my arms was like a dream I thought I would never be able to experience again. Last night was amazing. Even though we were confined to a small space, we managed to make it seem as though we had all the space in the world.Just thinking about last night, makes me turned on. However, we don't have time for another round, as much as I would love to go again, and again. I think to myself, making me grin.We have a short window, so we need to make sure we take advantage of it. I grab Lexi's shirt, carefully dressing her. I feel her stir beside me, as I finish getting myself dressed."Good morning." She says.I smile as I look down at her. Placing a gentle kiss on her lips."We don't have much time, so we need to talk fast." She says. I nod my head in agreement, getting straight to business."Call Ethan." She says, taking me by surprise.I look at her curiously, but oblige. Grabbing
Rising From the Ashes 143. Standing Ground
...Lexi POV...I couldn't stop pacing. Ever since I made it back to the house, I found myself restless. I couldn't believe what Xavier had told me. I had a sister? Not only that, but a twin?I feel like I'm living in some parallel universe. It just seems too surreal, almost as if I'm living someone else's life.I sit back in a nearby chair.'I have a sister.' I think to myself, knowing that I can't say anything out loud.I wonder what she's like. Will she like me? Or will she just resent me?Before I get a chance to think of it any further, I hear the front door slam open. I reach for my gun, ready to draw. In walks the monster himself. I keep my gun raised, preparing myself for anything."You!" He screams at me.If I shoot him now, all of this would be over. His control over me would be gone. I could actually have a happy life. The thought alone makes my finger hug the trigger all the more.Craig watches me,
Rising From the Ashes 144. Turnulence
...Jax POV...I couldn't believe what Catherine and Matteo had just told us. Lexi has a twin? Not only that, but Sienna is Craig's daughter? Talk about mind blown.I had no idea how to even begin to process all of this. It was as though my brain was on autopilot, and the pilot had jumped off the plane mid-flight.I was still in a state of shock as Xavier approached me later on. He tasked me with finding Sienna and bringing her here. He felt that with everything going on, it would be safest to have her here, where we can protect her. Catherine also agreed with Xavier's decision, and told us where we could find her.On my way to get her, I contacted a few friends of mine. They were already in England, so they would be able to get to her much faster than I could. Xavier managed to get the plane ready for me by the time I was able to leave.I decided to bring Elena with me. Ever since I found out that she was pregnant, I didn't want her out of my
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