"If you fall for him, he will. He's not good. I'm saying this as a friendly warning." Alec didn't mean any harm to Eden but he wanted to make sure Eden would still be his. "You have no right to make this so-called friendly warning. Don't call me about this again." Eden said and put the phone down. Alec saw she hung up and sighed. Malakai better not hurt her. Eden on the other hand couldn't believe Alec said all those things. Malakai had been nothing but good to her since they got together. Sure before that he was a bit of an asshole sometimes, but Eden knew that when she accepted to be his. Malakai warned her about himself, literally, so Malakai knew the risks and Eden happily accepted. She wanted to. Malakai wouldn't knowingly hurt her, she knows by the way Malakai looks at her, holds her, kisses her. Alec was most likely saying all of this to secure Eden and make sure she didn't do anything irrational before Alec had a chance to get her back. Yes, that must be it, Eden thoug
It's been a week and Malakai and Eden had never been happier. They continued with their usual routines of their jobs, the orders and the killing. And when Eden would come back to report. she would get something as a reward. She would also spend a lot of time at Malakai's house. She tried to avoid talking to Alec too much since she knew he would go back to the topic of Malakai. Eden still had classes but not too many now since it was nearing the end of the year. It was all going smoothly. Until it wasn't. Eden was currently driving home from university, yes still Malakai's car, when she received a message from an unknown number. The message immediately made her pull over and grab her phone. "Hand yourself over or they die." Was the message and there was a picture of Eric and Sienna minding their own business in a cafe holding hands and waiting in line. They looked so happy. "Who are you?" Eden texted back. It was a little cliché but whatever. "You'll find out soon. I've bee
"I'm sorry Eden, I was trying to protect you and I know how impulsive you are, I thought that if you knew then you would really hand yourself over to save the two. I've been trying to find a different way." Malakai too stood up and explained. "You've actually been trying to help. You didn't just ignore the problem?" Eden stopped and asked Malakai with hope in her eyes. Malakai's been helping, he's not been sitting back doing nothing. "Is that what you thought? That I was ignoring it and it would go away? No baby. I've been trying to find a way without having to give you over and save the two. In fact, one of my best agents is trying to figure out who exactly Park worked with. Then one by one we'd eliminate them all." Malakai put his hands on Eden's shoulders and looked in her eyes, Eden could see nothing but honesty and hugged the ravenette. "I thought you didn't care. So you ignored it and made sure I never knew either." She said into Malakai's neck while hugging him. His hands wen
After a round of office sex, Eden decided she would go to actually see how Eric and Sienna were doing. Her back and legs hurt but she endured it and got into her car. The drive was about 10 minutes and soon she was knocking on their apartment door. Sienna opened it and smiled when she saw her best friend. "Nice of you to finally remember us." Sienna said and invited Eden in. "I always remember you guys, I've just been a little busy with uni and then work, and then Malakai.” Eden briefly said. Eric and Sienna knew about Eden's relationship with Malakai, they were the first she told. They were a little worried about her but mainly they were happy for her. Eden deserved to move on happily after Alec. She deserved something good. "Of course you were. How is Malakai by the way? We want to meet him." Eric said when he suddenly popped out of the kitchen. "I want you to meet too, I don't know I'll probably arrange something." She said as the three sat down together and caught up.
"I love you Eden." So he finally said it and the others' eyes widened. She didn't think he'd get a confession already. "I love you too Malakai." But nevertheless she still said it back, because even with the shock that came with hearing those words, she would never forget the pure feeling of love she had in her heart when she looked at Malakai. Malakai held the back of Eden's head and brought her into a heated kiss that took Eden's breath away. Whenever she kissed Malakai it was like the whole world around them faded and only they existed. She was high off Malakai's kisses and would never get tired of them. The kiss was passionate but fierce, slow but powerful. The perfect combination, just like Malakai was the fire and Eden was the ice to put out the flames. They pulled away and Eden instantly hugged Malakai and tucked her head in his neck inhaling his intoxicating scent. "Before you decided to love me Lix, I need to tell you how I even got here." Malakai whispered as he hu
"Malakai, we have a problem.” Said Aiden as he walked into the room, or more like ran. Malakai was sitting doing work and Eden was there too on her phone waiting for her boyfriend to be done. “Don't we always? What is it?” Malakai asked sarcastically, turning his attention to Aiden. “I was looking deeper into Mathew Park, because why not, and I found that he has a brother. And that's not the problem. The problem is that all these attacks that we’ve had, his brother has been behind them, he's the one ordering people around to take revenge for his brother.” Aiden explained. That's why no one revealed who’s been ordering people to kill Eden, it seems his brother wants revenge. “Okay. What else?” Malakai asked. He knew Aiden wouldn't come to him with no information and would have done his full research. “His name is Elijah Park. he has a girlfriend who is working with him, Serena Wolfe. He's taken over from his brother, he now controls the gangs and every other thing Mathhew has under
"Malakai, we have a problem.” Said Aiden as he walked into the room, or more like ran. Malakai was sitting doing work and Eden was there too on her phone waiting for her boyfriend to be done.“Don't we always? What is it?” Malakai asked sarcastically, turning his attention to Aiden.“I was looking deeper into Mathew Park, because why not, and I found that he has a brother. And that's not the problem. The problem is that all these attacks that we’ve had, his brother has been behind them, he's the one ordering people around to take revenge for his brother.” Aiden explained.That's why no one revealed who’s been ordering people to kill Eden, it seems his brother wants revenge.“Okay. What else?” Malakai asked. He knew Aiden wouldn't come to him with no information and would have done his full research.“His name is Elijah Park. he has a girlfriend who is working with him, Serena Wolfe. He's taken over from his brother, he now controls the gangs and every other thing Mathhew has under his
“Where the hell is she? It's been 2 hours and this was her idea.” Astrid said as she tried calling Eden for the 7th time. “I can't reach her either.” Sienna said, putting her phone away. The two were standing outside the club they agreed to meet waiting for their third friend, who was no show. This was really unusual of Eden, she was never this late to meet ups. “Oh, i know, our find my friend app, she has to have her phone on her at least.” Astrid said. “Wait, what if she's with Malakai? Call him.” Sienna said. Astried dialled her boss’ number and Malakai picked up 3 rings later. “Astrid? Something wrong? You never call me.” Malakai asked. He would usually send her missions and she would text back, calling was never a thing. “I was just wondering if Eden was with you. She's not here yet even though she was supposed to be 2 hours ago.” Astrid explained and Malakai got instantly worried, especially now knowing the existence of Elijah. “She left mine at 5pm, what the fuck do you
"That's not what I meant baby. I meant, I never saw Alec because the only one I saw was you. Please don't think what I think you're thinking. I-" Eden cut Malakai off with a kiss. "I was kidding. I know what you mean, don't worry. Alec wanted love, and even though Lilith gave it to him, it wasn't the type of love he needed. I wouldn't ever blame you, no one does so you need to stop blaming yourself. Please." Eden said and put her arms around Malakai. "I can't help it, baby. You know that. I can't help but think that maybe, at some point, if I gave him a chance, he'd still be here. 8 years Eden. 8 fucking years he felt like that. And I'm sorry you had to put up with the depressed me, you were hurting too." Malakai said and tears were already gathering, one had escaped and Eden wiped it away. "You can't blame yourself for any of this. I didn't HAVE to put up with you, I did it because I love you. I chose to be there for all of you, and you've apologised to me for years about this M
"Come on, let's eat. We'll do presents after." Sienna said and rounded up everyone to come to the table. "Come on little princess. If you finish your food, I'll give you ice cream, like I promised." Sienna said to Nicola, her daughter. Eric and Sienna had a baby girl 3 years ago and got married 2 years ago. Yeah, they apparently wanted to do it the other way around. Kids first then marriage. They were a weird couple but everyone loved them so it didn't matter. "Baby, come on." Astrid said to Aiden who just came back from the restroom. Astrid and Aiden had officially started to date a year ago, they went on a mission together once and formed a connection somehow. Then they started going out. The garden was beautifully decorated all thanks to Sienna and Astrid who worked together to prepare this small get together for Eden's birthday. There were fairy lights and lanterns lighting the place up, a barbecue and the table was set up perfectly with all sorts of flowers. It was sm
4 years later "Eden. Your food is getting cold!" Someone shouted to her from outside "Coming." She shouted back as she put on her last earring and looked at herself in the mirror feeling pretty satisfied. "You look stunning as always. My pretty baby." Her husband said from the doorway as he was walking in. He came behind her and hugged her, locking eyes with her in the mirror. "Is everyone here?" Eden asked and Malakai nodded. "Eric is calling for you. The rest are here and everyone is pretty much chilling. Oh, and your food isn't getting cold Eric is trying to lure you out. And I said I would come get you." Malakai told her and Eden rolled her eyes, typical Eric. "Aunty Eddie!" A small voice said and Eden turned around in an instant at the sweet sound. "My baby. How are you Nic?" Eden asked, picking up the 3 year old girl. "Daddy cawing yu." The little girl said in broken words, she had started to speak and Eden found it adorable. "Okay, let's go see what daddy wants." Eden
"What are you doing here?" Eden asked her parents who stood before her with an unreadable expression. "We wanted to see you. Is that so bad?" Eden's father said. "How did you even know where I was?" Eden asked again. It was unusual for her parents to show up here of all places. "I made Eric tell us. Don't be mad at him, we didn't give him much choice." Eden's mother said but her voice was cold. "Why? After all these years? And you even kept track of me according to Eric." Eden said. The 4 were in Malakai's main living room, no one had sat down since Eden started the questions as soon as she saw her mom and dad. Malakai was beside Eden for moral support and Eden was so grateful. "Because we found out about you being a killer. We didn't raise you to be a criminal." Eden's father said, his tone made Eden flinch. "The second you kicked me out, was the second you no longer had a say in my life. You wanted me gone. I was gone. Hell I even came all the way to LA to get away from you.
The shots echoed in his ear even through the protective headgear he wore. His hand was steady but not as it normally would be. He had too much on his mind and it was affecting his skills. What was this feeling in his heart? Whatever it was, it wasn't allowing him to shoot properly and that frustrated him. He was about to put the weapons down until someone stopped him. "You came." The ravenette said when he turned around. "You called." The other said in return. "You're not going to give up that easily are you?" Her voice rang in his ears as she referred to Alec putting his gun down. "The gun doesn't seem to want to do what I want it to. I'm normally a perfect shot." he said. "I know, I've seen you." Lilith came up behind him and raised Alec's hands to the target again. He was so close Alec felt her breath on his neck, his back was against her chest and her arms wrapped around Alec's hands steadying the gun for him. "Come on, concentrate, I know you can still shoot perfectly eve
The blond started to stir awake, her eyes fluttering as she got used to the light and he saw her boyfriend staring down at her. She wouldn't mind waking up like this every day for the rest of her life. She smiled and greeted him."Good morning baby." Malakai beat her to it, his deep morning voice giving Eden chills. "Good morning." She said back and put her arm over the other. "Sleep okay?" Malakai asked and Eden just nodded. "What about your stitches?" Eden asked, becoming worried and looking at Malakai's stomach to see the bandage. It seemed okay. "It's okay baby, I just need to change the bandage, stop worrying." Malakai said finding it endearing how much Eden was looking after him. "I can't help it, I'll be your personal doctor if you want." She said with an innocent face and Malakai smiled and nodded. "I never asked, how has everything been? Y'know, the whole mess with Elijah?" Malakai asked. He tried to put it off, he really did but he couldn't help it. "Work? Seriously?
It had been another week and Malakai was finally being discharged from the hospital. He'd been stuck in the same room for so long he felt like he couldn't breathe anymore. So finally getting some fresh air was like heaven to him. He signed the discharge papers and Eden was with him so they both went to the car and Eden drove back to Malakai's house. She felt complete with the older beside her, safe and alive. "What are you thinking about?" Malakai asked, breaking the comfortable silence. "Nothing really, just... my parents." Eden said and Malakai was confused. This was very sudden. "Your parents?" Malakai repeated. "My parents. When you were unconscious, Eric called them. Told them a few things. Missed out the part about you in hospital and now they want to see me again. They think that I'm in this mess because they kicked me out. That I'm living this life because of them." Eden explained and Malakai took it in. They want to see her again.“Wait, I remember, you told me this. App
Lilith and Astrid were watching from the widow of the doors and smiled. They had been through a lot together. "They'll be okay." Lilith said and Astrid couldn't agree more. They saw from the windows that the two kept talking with such love in their eyes, so they decided to leave them alone. The 3 left and only 2 remained. Malakai still had yet to ask about the situation of the agency, Elijah and all the rest of it. But it could wait, he wanted to spend time with his girlfriend first. I mean, his life flashed before his eyes, he could've died. He was so close to dying and his only thought was Eden. He needed to make sure he stayed with Eden, protected her. Loved her. "I told you not to go." Eden said, pouting and sighed. Eden wouldn't let it go for the past 10 minutes. "I had to. Look at the bright side. I was able to stop them." Malakai said back. “No you weren't, he escaped and I had to go after him, again, meaning your attempt was useless.” Eden said, rolling her eyes.“Well
Black vans and SUVs pulled up to a glass building in Virginia. Not literal glass but a skyscraper, it seemed like some sort of company building. The door was opened for Eden by Astrid, she walked out dressed in all black. She wore a black cropped shirt, a skirt going mid thighs and a black blazer that had the sleeves rolled up. She had her sunglasses perched on her head and she looked like a true business woman, a girl who made her own way in life. Eden screamed rich. With Alec on one side of her and Astrid on the other as her bodyguards, they walked into the building. All eyes turned to them as they walked with authority, but they had to be stopped and checked for security reasons. However, a certain man stopped that.“There's no need to search them, they're my guests.” Said a tall man who looked to be in his 40s. He walked up to Eden and greeted her.“Eden De Luca I presume?” The man said and Astrid snickered and tried not to laugh as Eden corrected him. Alec just stood there like