Mag-log inShemika's POVHe called my name again, louder this time around, but I continued to run.My heart pounded in my chest as I slipped through a side door and into the dimly lit back storage area. I had no plan-just an overwhelming need to feel in control of something again.Seconds later, Bishop stormed in, his eyes wild.I was standing at the far end of the room, breathing hard. He locked eyes with me.He didn't shout. Didn't curse.He just walked toward me slowly, like a storm gathering in silence.He reached me, and with one swift move, pressed me gently but firmly against the cold wall. His hands were on either side of my head."You have to stop doing this," he said, his voice low, intense. "Stop trying to run from me."I stared at him, my chest rising and falling rapidly."Then make me," I whispered, my lips curling into a sly smile.Bishop's eyes widened slightly. "What?"But I didn't answer with words.I grabbed the lapels of his jacket and yanked him toward me, our mouths crashing
Shemika's POVLife in Bishop's mansion had become surreal.Lavish meals served to me without asking. The softest silks brushing against my skin. Morning tea brought before sunrise. Bathtubs filled with rose petals. My sheets freshly scented every single night. The maids treated me like royalty. They called me "Mrs. Bishop" with every bow and gentle smile.But with all the comfort and care, something was missing.Freedom.My friends-Lexi, Synn, and Jax. I hadn't seen them in months. No laughter, no gossip, no jokes about lipstick shades or wild club nights. It was all gone. I was just here, wrapped in luxury and loneliness. And it hurts me now because I figured out Synn, and Lexi might be worried about me since I didn't even say anything to them before leaving.I never thought Bishop had keep me in his house forever like this. I never imagined that the day that incident happened in the penthouse was gonna be my last day at Wet Nights Club and Crimson Penthouse-I never thought so.Yes,
Lexi's POVAnd I didn't know what to say.Bishop's tone was too calm, and I suspected something was wrong, I suspected he was up to something-something of no good.My throat tightened and my eyes started to dart around the room briefly before I looked at him again. My lips parted slightly, and the words tumbled out in a barely steady breath."T-Today," I stammered. "I'll be resuming full-time today."I didn't even know when or how I managed to say this, but I said it anyway.Bishop didn't reply immediately. He just watched me, unreadable. Then, with a subtle nod and the flick of his wrist, he waved me off."You can leave," he mumbled dismissively.I didn't think about wasting any more second, I stood up instantly, my body stiff like a soldier. I turned toward the door, relief slowly beginning to crawl into my chest."I'm finally walking out of this office." I thought.But just as my hand reached for the doorknob, my name suddenly rang behind my ears."Lexi." Bishop called out smoothly
Lexi's POV"Wait here," Dom said when we got to the door.I stood silently, my hands trembling by my sides.Dom went inside the office, probably to ask Bishop if I can step in now.I could hear muffled voices. Then, moments later, the door opened again."He wants to see you now," Dom said.I didn't move. I was scared so I remained rooted to the ground for a while.Dom stepped aside, paving way for me to step in. I swallowed hard, then slowly walked in, my steps were hesitant and at that moment, I felt even more dead.As I made my way into the office, I sighted Bishop, he was sitting behind his large desk, dressed in all black, sipping from a glass of wine. His cold eyes lifted and landed directly on me."Leave us," Bishop said without emotion.Dom gave a slight bow and closed the door behind him.The room fell silent.My feet were frozen to the floor. My heart slammed against my ribcage as Bishop's eyes bore into mine."Sit." he growled, now rolling his eyes away from me.I didn't mo
Lexi's POV ***One Week later*** It's been over a week now and I hadn't left my room. No sunlight. No noise. No fresh air. Just the endless silence pressing against the walls of my mind. The curtains stayed closed, and the lightbulb had gone out two nights ago-I didn't even bother changing it. My clothes, the same ones I wore the day Synn died, still clung to my skin, now wrinkled and stained. I hadn't showered. I hadn't eaten. Not even a sip of water. I couldn't. My stomach turned at the thought of food. My body ached from lying in bed too long, but still-I didn't move. Synn was dead. And Shemika? Shemika was still missing. Or worse, I thought bitterly. Maybe she's gone too. The image of Synn's lifeless body being dragged across the floor haunted me every time I shut my eyes. It played in my head on repeat-Synn's blood, her wide-open eyes, the coldness of it all. The sound of those gunshots still echoed in my skull. Every night, I cried until I had no tears left. And now, I j
Lexi's POVThe moment she shoved me into the gap behind the shelf, tucking me in as best as she could. She looked back around and whispered, "Stay here, and don't make a sound." She couldn't hide here with me because it won't take both of us, it could only contain one person, but she chose to let me stay.My face was pale, tears rolling down my cheeks as I nodded silently, shaking.Synn turned around to find a hiding spot for herself, but it was too late.They were there already-standing right in front of her now.Three men in blood-soaked aprons and black masks stood over her.Synn raised both hands. "Wait-please... I didn't see anything... I swear we-" They didn't even let her say all that she had to say.POP!The first shot hit her straight in the forehead. A bullet in her head.Then the second.Then the third, fourth, fifth...Six shots total.Synn's body collapsed onto the cold floor, blood pooling instantly beneath her head. Her eyes were still open-wide, shocked, lifeless.I w







