Erica opens her eyes when she feels the lights hit her eyes. "Rise and shine, sleepy head," Sullivan said with a smile on his face. "Hmm." Erica groaned softly. She curled up even further up the bed. Her hair was all tangled up, her face half buried in the pillow. "Babe wake up, it's almost midday," Sullivan said taking a seat beside her."No!" She muttered, with her eyes closed. Sullivan sighed, shaking his head. He drops the tea in his hands then he focuses his gaze on her. Her smooth skin was exposed even though she covered herself in a blanket. His hands reached out to tuck her messed-up hair behind her ears so he could have a good view of her face. "My beautiful wife." He remarked with pride. Erica who was half awake couldn't hide her smile. "You are awake?" Sullivan laughed. Erica turned her gaze to him and Sullivan helped her sit on the bed. She was exhausted and still needed more sleep. When Sullivan said neither of them was going to get any sleep, he meant. Er
It's been weeks since Jason jab escaped the fury of Mrs Martin.He wonders how he would have been alive if it wasn't for his grandparents.At least now he could literally do whatever he pleased because he wasn't with his father that always wanted him locked away.His resentment towards the dragon general only seemed to increase with each passing moment."Jason." His grandfather called him harshly.He quickly adjusted his seat because he nearly lost his balance."Sir." Jason responded quickly."You need to always be alert or else your enemies would strike." His grandfather said."Keep your head in the game." He reminded."It won't happen again." Jason said.Ever since he started staying in his grandfather's residence,his grandfather introduced him into the family business without any hesitation."Jason, you need to understand that our family's business is not like any other," his grandfather said, his eyes gleaming with a hint of excitement. "We are in the underground trade, dealing wi
The house wasn't looking like much from the outside.To Jason's amazement, he was thrilled to see the wonders that lay inside."This is wonderful." He remarked glancing through the interior of the house."You'll be safe here but that doesn't mean that your training won't continue." His grandfather said."When can I go back to the city," Jason asked."Because you're my grandson I can help you take care of Mrs. Martin." his grandfather said."She has been snooping around in this that doesn't concern her and she's going to get her reward," he added."Take care of her as in...""Kill her of course." Jason's grandmother smirked.Jason suddenly felt bad because she was Flint's mom.Flint was his best buddy and he couldn't just bring himself to hurt his friend's mom."Don't tell me you are getting soft?" Jason's grandfather said.He sighed then he placed a hand on Jason's shoulder."If you want to make it in this business you must bury your heart.""If they are not your friends that makes t
"How dare you punch me?" Scar frowned, slowly rubbing on the sore spots.Jason stood his ground, his heart racing with adrenaline. He didn't even realize what he had done until he did it."You dared to insult me," he shot back, his fists clenched."Do you think you can take me down, little cousin?" he taunted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'll show you what I'm capable of," he snarled, charging at Scar."Oh, I'm shaking in my boots." Scar taunted."You have grown manners since the last time I saw you."He grabbed Jason's shirt then he smiled."Do you know the difference between me and you?" He asked.Jason doesn't answer.He stares at his cousin wondering what sort of nonsense he was up to today."I heard that you had so many failed attempts In dealing with your enemy.""Unlike me, I never fail. I always win." Scar said with determination in his eyes."Oh really, I believe I'm on that list but somehow I'm still alive so I guess you're also a failure," Jason smirked."Bang!" S
Erica stared down at the wall clock.This was the third time she was having dinner alone during the week.After she came back from the hospital, she and Sullivan were spending so much time together but now they barely even spoke.He was always staying out late in the name of work.Erica stares at the huge dining table.The maids were all lined up waiting to attend to her every need.She could see the hint of pity in their eyes.She twisted her lips in frustration before she swallowed the food in her mouth.She sipped from the glass of wine.Due to her sore mood, she wasn't able to even taste the food properly.Every bite she took made her lose her appetite.She was beginning to grow crazy with this wall between them.The lies, the secret, were starting to take a toll on her.Just as Erica was about to take another bite, the doorbell rang, breaking the silence. The maids exchanged nervous glances somehow they knew that tonight was going to be far from peaceful. One of them hurried to
Jason's eyes snapped open, and he sat up with a start, his heart racing.He saw Scar standing over him, a bucket in hand, and a smirk on his face."What the...!" Jason exclaimed, wiping the water from his face.His eyesight was still a little dim because he just woke up."Time to wake up, little cousin," Scar said, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "We have a busy day ahead of us.""Busy?" Jason said softly trying to process the world around him.He promised to stay awake but he didn't even know when he slept off."Oh don't act so surprised." Scar smiled then he leaned forward with his hand on his knees."In this house, you are no longer the young master of the jabs. Let that information sink into your head."Jason's mind raced as he quickly scrambled out of bed. His face grew into a frown.He couldn't believe Scar dared to splash water on him after what had happened the night before.This man was just trying to give him a slow and painful death.Probably drives him over the edge t
"Fuck you." Jason groaned."I wanted to do this the easy way but it seems you prefer it hard," Scar said, then he launched the wipe on Jason's back.*****Sullivan felt the sunlight hit his face, and he popped his eyes open.After his confrontation with his wife, Sullivan stayed up in his study. He didn't know how he was going to face Erica because she was still mad at him. His eyes darted to the desk around him and he noticed it was still piled up with reports from John. His eyes narrowed to the photo in front of him. It was a photo of Jason's grandparents. His mind suddenly raced to what John said the previous night after Erica left. LAST NIGHT "We've got another lead on the shooters, Sullivan. But it's not what you think. It's not someone close, someone we never suspected." John said firmly. Sullivan raced at the possibility of who the person might be.His best guess was Mrs Martin but John was beginning to make him have second thoughts. "It's Jason's mother's grandparents
"General," John yelled at the lifeless body of Sullivan. John reached forward to touch him and his eyes widened in shock when he felt his temperature and he was burying up. The door to Sullivan's study opened and Lady Erica strode inside. She gasped because this was not what she was expecting. "Lady Erica, thank God you are here," John said in relief. "John what happened, what's wrong with him," Erica asked rushing to him. She grabbed his face turning it sideways. "Sullivan, please answer me." She said almost in tears. "What did you do to him." She broke down. "How could you let this happen." She yelled."Lady Erica, please calm down. We were talking a few minutes ago and he just collapsed " John said. "What were you talking about?" Erica's gaze narrowed.The question took John aback.He was hesitant to speak, unsure how much to reveal. "Just...general things. Nothing that would cause him to collapse like this."Erica's eyes flashed with skepticism, but she turned back to Su