Keep Your Enemies Close Book 소설 & 이야기

"That’s the first step. Second is trust. Find people who’ll stand with you when things fall apart." I let out a humorless laugh. "And how do I know who those people are?" "You don’t. Not until you’re tested. Some you count on will fail you. Others you barely noticed will surprise you. That’s the nature of loyalty." My stomach sank. He was right. I had friends, sure, but would any of them stand between me and a blade? I wasn’t so sure. "And the third?" I asked quietly. Zane’s eyes narrowed. "Open them. Understand this: the man you already call an enemy can’t betray you. Only those close to you have that power."

I felt him look at me. "Why? Why are you saying this after all the bad things I've done to you? We're enemies, right?" He was completely confused. "Yeah. We're enemies. Don't you know the saying, keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer? Also, it doesn't mean that we're enemies and we always quarrel, it means I can't knock some sense into you. Is there anyone forbidding someone to help their enemy? Ash, we have the freedom to do and say what we want. Also, I'm helping you because your problem still has hope. It's not yet too late, Ash, it can still be fixed. If you just open your eyes. Ash, you do not have to keep the problems to yourself. That's why you have friends, right? And

she said as she shook her head while making a pitiful sound. “Don’t worry, I’m a very good person and as such, I will tell you” she said as she got up and placed her feet on Nikki’s back. “Keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer and one more thing, your friend’s friend is a friend but your friend’s enemy is also your enemy “ she said as she put her finger on her jaw. “But then Nikki, do you know that the quote doesn’t end there? It also goes, your enemy’s friend is also your enemy but then your enemy’s enemy, do you know what that person is? He is also your friend “ she said and burst into laughter as she let go of Nikki’s hair in such a harsh manner that it hit the floor hard.

"Why are you running around when your legs aren't fully healed yet? Just stay put and don't cause trouble for me." In a flash of panic, I hid the documents behind my back before balling them up and stuffing them in my pocket. After dinner, I followed Johan back to his residence in the suburbs. For so many years, Scott had planted me next to Johan to spy on him under the guise of cultivating our relationship for the engagement. Johan had caught on to this many times, and because of that, he became increasingly disgusted with me. He once glared at me, yelling, "Are you Grandpa's lackey or something?"

Why didn't I realize that this was a clean setup all along? I had no doubt that Jax was among those conspiring against me. He was too mean to not be among and this could be my chance to pin him down, once and for all. I'd play along by saving the she-wolf, parade her about as my pet, and draw Jax into my net. What was that popular saying again? Oh, yes. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Things were about to get a lot more interesting and I could not wait to get started. Leaning back on my seat, I barked out a small laugh then raised my paddle. Game on.

It definitely had to be from somewhere or something important, after all, he's been ignoring a few calls since made that post. "You did well," a voice on the other end said. "But don't bother with any investigation. You'll definitely be watched by some sort of enemies from now on or whoever is probably against your girlfriend. Also, for now, we won't be meeting." Edward's mind was in a bit of confusion as he tried to make sense of the cryptic message. "Enemies"? "Yes." Edward breathed out a sigh with some many things on his mind. This stranger he had met yesterday that refused to even mention his name seems to be so weird and strange and Edward could not help wondering what the reason for th

Maybe. As I slip the phone back into my pocket, I can't help but think about what Kiara said. About keeping your enemies close. I glance towards the door, half-expecting Diana to burst in and announce a change of plan. But the room remains silent, my conspiracy with the Ice Queen still a secret.

My eyebrows furrowed as I looked up at him to honestly tell him, "You just don't feel trustworthy to me." He gave me a death glare but it didn't change my mind. Every time I look at him, I feel the urge to run away from him. My mind would scream danger and every part of me wanted to stay away from him. "I am better an ally than an enemy." He says before he walks away. What he said was true but there was still something in me that I can't shake off. Until that feeling goes away, I'm going to continue to keep my guard up around him.

He turned his head and looked at me over his shoulder and his eyes were dead cold and empty, nothing like the hunger that had been in them a few seconds ago when he was kissing me, nothing like the way he had looked at me when he called me his mate or when he said he missed me or when he pulled me onto his lap in front of everyone. "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." He said. Then he walked out and the door closed behind him and I heard Garrick's voice fading down the hallway as they walked away together and then there was nothing but silence and the sound of my own breathing. I sat there on the table with my legs hanging over the edge and my hands in my lap and my heart pound

Zack spun and tried to hit Kaelen’s leg with his stick, but three of the Black Raven team's defencemen surrounded him. Something felt different about watching Kaelen now. I wasn’t watching my enemy. I was watching the man who painted his hands with blood for me. And suddenly, an unfamiliar thought entered my mind. What if I had met him before Zack? I immediately pushed it away. No. I came back for revenge, not for another foolish love story. I had already learnt what love could cost. I instantly looked for Evan. Evan blocked Kaelen before he could cross him. They fought for the puck while Kaelen continued approaching our net again.