Myles's POVTrust girls for asking random questions out of the blue. Serena's question caught me off guard, and I winced as if a cold blade had been embedded deeply into my heart. My foot suddenly came down hard on the brakes, and we stopped right there in the middle of the road.The car behind me was about to collide with mine, but my quick thinking and sharp reflexes saved the day. I immediately started the car again and veered out of the way and into the curb close by, avoiding an accident just barely.“Fuck you, you asshole!”The frustrated driver yelled with his middle finger extended as he drove past us. Okay, maybe I deserved that one.“Really?” Serena asked in surprise. I could see her chest rising and falling from the sudden shock that came with my actions.“My apologies,” I muttered shamefully.“Did the car malfunction or something?” She asked with a frown creasing her features as she looked at me. She knew the answer already. I was sure she knew that was a reaction to her
Myles's POVFear and surprise, I could see it written boldly all over her face as she gaped at me in disbelief. I knew she wasn't expecting this and was taken aback by my sudden show of interest in our relationship, or whatever you'd choose to call whatever we had going between us.“Will that be fine by you?” I asked.The question I believe was necessary because I was beginning to grow quite restless with the way she was staring at me, almost as if she was convinced I only wanted to lure her out of the house and then run over her with the car or something.“Yeah.. I guess.” Her reply was slow and uncertain, but I now had the answer I needed, so I withdrew from the door.“Get dressed then..” I said as I walked away. “You should be ready in fifteen minutes.”Did I give her enough time? Or was fifteen minutes too long? I wondered in silence as I walked away. I knew girls could sometimes take forever just to get ready, so I really hoped I'd given her enough time to prepare.I returned to
Serena's POVI stood frozen by the counter with my hand still pressed to my mouth as Tobias's words lashed out venomously.“You don’t get to talk to me that way, boy.” Tobias snarled with his wrinkled face twisting with venom. “You might lead the Hellfangs now, but don’t forget who paved the way for you. Who built this empire before you could even hold a gun?” He stepped closer with his chest heaving with barely contained fury. “You’re nothing compared to me. Just a footnote beneath my boot.”Myles didn’t flinch. Instead, I heard a low and dangerous growl rumbled from his throat. “Do it again,” he dared with his voice so cold it made me shiver in terror. “I dare you.”Tobias blinked rapidly, clearly taken aback. For a man like him, who was used to absolute obedience, this was a shock. His lips immediately curled into a sneer. “You’ve grown arrogant.”He raised his hand again, but this time, Myles moved faster. His fingers clamped around Tobias’ wrist mid-air, stopping the slap befor
Serena's POVI stared at Myles clearly surprised. He had just offered to sleep on the floor when there was a perfectly good guest room just down the hall.“Why don’t you just sleep in the other room?” I asked, unable to hide the skepticism in my voice.He exhaled softly and rubbed the back of his neck before meeting my eyes. His gaze was steady and unreadable as usual.“I’d rather be close in case you need anything,” he said in a firm tone but not unkind. “You might need help moving around in the middle of the night.”I opened my mouth to argue, to tell him I didn’t need him, that I could manage on my own, but something in his expression made me falter. There was no arrogance and no mocking glint in his eyes. Just… sincerity.Before I could muster another protest, he had already grabbed an extra blanket from his wardrobe and tossed it onto the floor. My pride demanded I refuse, but the exhaustion and the throbbing in my toe won out.“Fine,” I muttered and slipped under the covers of h
Serena's POVI don't pretend to be a mind reader and have never pretended to be one, but at the same time it wouldn't take a mind reader to tell that Myles was actually triumphant as he carried me into my room.My arms were tightly wrapped around his neck as he moved, and his smell, his sweet smell kept making my mind wander off, get lost in lots of thoughts and all. Damn, which perfume was he using?!He finally approached the bed and slowly lowered me into the mattress, but as I took my hands off of him, there was that noticeable and faint sadness and regret within my mind, a very small part of my mind that felt sorry to let go of him.“Just give me a call if you need anything.” He said in what appeared to be his calmest and most assured voice.I couldn't utter a word in return. I was surprised that he, Myles Voss of all people, would ever make that offer.“I mean you're not putting much weight on that leg just yet.. I feel you shouldn't. The doctor said so, too.” He quickly replied
Myles's POV“Hi.” I said awkwardly as I approached.“Oh, Mr Voss.” The doctor replied and was already stretching out his hand for a handshake. “Nice of you to drop by. Big fan of what you do. I'm Doctor Monroe.”He knew nothing about my alter ego, so I took it he meant my daytime profession. I took his hand firmly. Serena looked away like she wouldn't even stand the sight of me.“How's she?” I asked the doctor. I know Serena wouldn't answer if I asked her.“She's going to have to lay off that toe for a couple of days. Gonna have a hell of an ache in it too, but she'll be fine, eventually.”“Thank you, Doctor.” I nodded. “Just doing my job, Mr. Voss.” Doctor Monroe smiled warmly in return. “Now if you excuse me…” He moved past me and was out of the room.Serena still had her back towards me and had suddenly taken an interest in the wall. My heart ached at the sight of her. I had noticed her swollen eyes from the very first moment I entered and it doesn't take a detective to tell that