He couldn't lie. This was the happiest he'd been in months. Something he never thought possible since June told him to shove marriage up his ass. Right on his hospital bed after being stabbed saving a woman in a robbery. It could've been wedding jitters, or she never even wanted to get married in the first place. He never got the chance to ask her why. And on top of it all, she seemed to have moved on just fine if all the men on her social media were anything to go by.Ironically, June was lying in the next room, probably crying to her aunt about him. He couldn't bring himself to care. She didn't when she cut ties.And his world crashed around him, diving headfirst in his cases was his coping mechanism and his occasional free pussy as temporary medication.Alice stirred a little in his arms, he looked down at her, her lips curved upwards and her eyelids closed, allowing her lashes to sweep her face. He knew they were hiding a beautiful pair of gray orbs that would completely melt him i

A light fabric hit her face, jolting her awake. It seemed as if waking her up at ungodly hours was what Callum and Bonnie had in common.Alice rolled onto her side, instantly regretting not picking the bed over the couch. At least she could get privacy. Bonnie was on the floor, rummaging through her suitcase. A few of Alice’s clothes were strung out in front of her.“Bonnie?” She sat up.“Good, finally. I don't remember you being this hard to wake up, take this.” She handed her a pair of white washed jeans, then pointed to the blouse that was still on her, “those two will look together.”“What are you doing?”“Seriously, has it been that long? Get your ass dressed because we are going out!” Bonnie screamed and if they weren’t in a safe house prepping for a mission, Alice would’ve thought she was one of those exuberant Uni girls they always despised. “On second thoughts, this one looks better.” Bonnie threw another blouse in her direction.“Are you insane?” She swatted the red lace from

Callum~The Universe had a wicked sense of humor. Yeah, that was it. Because he couldn't be so unlucky all by himself. The only two women he fell for in his life walked out on him. Now he was daydreaming about one of them coming back."Cal." Then he realized it wasn’t an optical illusion. Her voice snapped him back to reality."Alice?”Her features grimmed a little. “My name is actually Alyssa, Alyssa Stone.”Perfect, something else he’s just finding out. Alice, Alyssa, they weren't far off. Were there any more secrets? Knowing how many of her walls he chipped away since they met, there had to be more. This woman was an enigma wrapped in a riddle. She ambled closer to him. “I’m sorry I left, I just-"“I know, you don’t have to say it.” He stopped her from going any further. The days that blew by gave him some time to think. He knew exactly why Alice left. All her life, she sheltered herself from men, not wanting anything to do with them, only the parts not involving the heart. That's

Callum~He flew up in a panic, fear stabbed at his heart in an unusual tempo. The spot beside him was empty. Alice was supposed to be there. Did she run away again? He fell flat down on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Why was he surprised? He knew it was a matter of time before she disappeared again, he just didn't know it was going to be so soon. This time might be for good.Clink!Callum sat up quickly from his position on the bed, he could have sworn he heard a-Clink! Clink! The rattling of metals echoed from the direction of the living. So he wasn't hearing things. Callum got up and crept to where the noise was, the more likely person to be there with him was Alice. One of his guns wasn’t far away from he was though, just in case it wasn’t her. He slowly rounded the bend, only to find Alice in front of the stove, bouncing on her heels as she stirred something in a pot.She looked exuberating. It all seemed a little surreal to be honest, seeing her like that. She was concentrating

Callum rolled out of bed a little past midnight, heading straight for the kitchen. The climate was good, but he wished it came with a little humidity. He woke up nights on end feeling parched. This was one of them. He popped open a bottle of water and took a gulp. Savoring another refreshing mouth full, he glanced idly around the dim room. That's when he noticed the light coming from upstairs.What the fuck? He didn't remember leaving the light on. Was someone up there?The bottle slid from his hand as he dashed up the steps as quickly as his legs would take him. He checked out the gym and the spare room. Everything was exactly the way he left them, saved for the light illuminating it. He hurried back down the stairs, going straight for his room. The only movement in there was Alice, still sound asleep. He made sure to lock the door before darting back and forth the entire span of the house. There wasn't anyone in sight. Whoever it was might be long gone.He had a bad feeling about t