I knew Lexi was gone from the moment I woke up. Something inside of me told me that I was too late. Too late to stop her from doing whatever she's doing. Deep down inside however, I knew that I wouldn't have been able to stop her regardless. So much has happened to her, enough to crush anyone. She was the victim in her on story. Now is her time to rewrite the ending. While Craig as been the villain ever since she was a child, now was her time to stop him once and for all. Lexi has become a strong fighter, much like her mom. What she doesn't realize is that she's actually stronger than her mother. I don't know how exactly or why Catherine ever became an assassin, all I know was that her skills were instinctual. Something that others could only dream of. She was trained by the best of the best, however she only became the Shadow Assassin because of her instincts. I see that same spark in Lexi. Though unlike her mother, she wasn't trained from the best of the best. Rather

I was like a ticking time bomb. Every single emotion was running deep within me. I was furious, terrified, sad, empowered, happy, and excited all at the same time. I was furious that once again Craig had managed to take any semblance of happiness away from me. I was terrified that Xavier may die. I was sad knowing that if he did, it would be my fault. I was excited and happy to see our first born child in my arms. He looked so much like his father. My love for Dante and Xavier was like anything I had experienced before. I felt empowered for the first time, to end Craig's reign. I needed him gone more than I needed air to breathe. So while it was the hardest thing I would ever had to do, I knew I had to walk away from them. I needed to ensure that they would both be safe, in the only way I knew how.Restless during the night, I decided to give up any chance of sleeping, and instead figure out a way to eliminate Craig. Which is when I knew that I needed the info from the list.

“What? But that's not possible!”“Well, then I guess it means you better find a way. You know what will happen if you disappoint me.” I reply.She nods her head forlornly. I stand up, and turn to leave the room.“Why are you doing this? You know he'll find out.” Tabitha asks.“I'm counting on it.” I reply, looking back at her. She has a curious expression on her face but doesn't say anything. I make my way to the door, however I hesitate before opening it.“Don't make any mistakes now. If you think you can betray me or skip town, then kiss your lover good bye. I won't hesitate to kill you as well, if needed.”She nods her head, as she grabs her phone, and begins to make some calls. “I'll be back later tonight. You better have what I asked for, otherwise you know how it ends.”She nods once more as she continues to talk to the person on the other end.

...Ryker POV...Ever since Xavier had been in the coma, my life had become a living nightmare. Being his underboss meant that I was now in control of the Scorpions. I have no idea how Xavier managed to do all of this, and stay sane. I've only had his position for a few months now, and already I feel like I'm on the brink of exploding. I've also had to step into his shoes at the office as well. I can't let Xavier's empire fall when he needs me the most. My days are now spent mostly going through paperwork. I can't wait for Xavier to come back. I miss my role as the underboss. I clearly took my position for granted. I loved being able to check in on businesses and follow up with them in person. I liked the carefree lifestyle I once had. With Xavier gone, I am now the one everyone turns to for an answer. A responsibility I wish I didn't have. When I heard that Xavier had woken up from his coma, I nearly through a party. I was so overjoyed. I couldn't wa

...Lexi POV...The longer we continue to kiss, the deeper the kiss becomes. Caught up in the moment, I lower my hands to Xavier's waist. My hands find their way under his shirt. My hands trail along his smooth chest. I love everything about this man. He makes me feel like the luckiest woman on the planet, just by being in his arms. I manage to remove his shirt, in one quick motion. I then reach down, and trail my right hand along the bulge in his pants. I feel him stiffen, but only to pull me closer to him. He removes my shirt, and I feel the warm breeze trickle along my body. I raise my hand, reaching for the clasp on his jeans, immediately unbuttoning them. A smile crosses my face as his pants pool along his feet. Xavier pulls me flush against him. I can feel the the heat radiating from his body. This moment between us is beyond cathartic. It's as though our bodies will give up unless it gets the fuel it needs to continue.I can feel Xavier'