"Sienna and Eric were talking about their wedding venue. They were thinking about the huge garden in the back of Kai’s manor." The said couple looked at her in disappointment. "I feel betrayed. It was supposed to be a surprise." Sienna said with a pout. "Alec was talking about moving away somewhere and......" he was cut off as Alec covered her mouth with his hand and nervously looked at Malakai. "That's enough, don't you think Eden?" Alec looked at her, also in betrayal. Eden just laughed and removed his hand. Alec looked at Malakai waiting, for what? He had no idea. "And when were you going to tell me?" Malakai finally said and Alec suddenly found the wall behind them veeeery interesting. Malakai sighed and decided he'd talk later. "Kai said you um, found Elijah and Serena. Is that true?" She looked hopefully at everyone and they all nodded. Eden was relieved, but at the same time, she didn't know how to feel. Did she want them dead, or let them go? "We're still comin
It had been 2 days and Malakai was desperately waiting for when his sister would show up. He wanted to see her so bad. Malakai and Alec's friendship went back to normal, Alec would even tease Malakai and Eden about each other and they wouldn't mind. Eden and Alec agreed to stay friends too, so the three were on good terms. Although Eden still had questions. Eden walked into Malakai's office as she was scrolling on her phone, Malakai didn't even have to look up to know it was Eden since she was the only one who wouldn't knock. "Good morning baby." Malakai said and Eden put her phone away going to Malakai and sitting on his desk in front of him. "Morning. Do you have a mission for me?" Eden asked, she was acting a little weird, she was being very cold and distant and Malakai didn't know why. "Maybe. What's wrong Eden? You don't seem yourself." Malakai said and looked up at her. "I'm fine. Just, I don't know." Eden said and ran her hands through her hair in frustration and Ma
"We'll find out who did this. And we'll stop them from doing it again. I know I haven't formally met the two yet but if they mean the world to you, then they're important to me too." Malakai said to Eden as he hugged him. He had met them when they came to check on Eden when she got shot, and he met Sienna the night Eden got kidnapped, but he had never formally met them, he’d only seen Eric once, and they were not introduced to each other then. "Thank you." Eden whispered. She trusted Malakai to do what he said he would, he'd make sure of it. "You want to meet them?" Eden asked suddenly and broke from the hug. "Right now? Only one is conscious Eden. No offence." Malakai said and Eden rolled her eyes. "I was supposed to arrange something for all of you to meet but, you can at least meet my cousin." Eden said with a pout and Malakai just couldn't say no. It would be illegal to say no to a face like that. "Fine." He said and Eden jumped in joy. She got off the desk and dragged
"Hello brother." Malakai couldn't believe his eyes. She was here, in front of his eyes, alive and breathing. Malakai walked to her and touched her to see if she was real and pulled her into a hug. Lilith hugged back with the same amount of love radiating from Malakai's hug. The sight had Eden almost crying. The two had been separated for over 12 years and had finally found their way back to each other. It was a beautiful reunion if Eden's had a say. "Where have you been?" Malakai said when he pulled back and looked at his little sister. "Here and there." Lilith replied and Malakai hugged her again. I know you're wondering, how did Malakai recognise her face and voice after 12 years. Lilith's voice hadn't changed that much and as for her face, Malakai could never mistake her smile and her eyes. They were the two things that got him through the worst of times when they were younger. "Hello Eden." Lilith introduced herself when the siblings had separated. "H-hi. How do you
"Eden?" Malakai said and the other hummed in response. "Have you ever... tried to contact your parents again?" Malakai asked. He wanted to know but he also didn't want to be overstepping. "No." Eden simply said after some silence. "Is there a reason?" Malakai asked again carefully and Eden shrugged. "They kicked me out because I suddenly wasn't their daughter anymore Malakai, why would I want to contact them." Eden said. It wasn't really a question, it was more of a fact. She wasn't going to contact people that clearly wanted nothing to do with her. "I don't know if it's the same thing, Eden, but I would contact mine again. If I could, that is. But not because I'd miss them. Because I want to throw it in their faces how far I've come without them. I'd love to contact them just to tell them how much they ruined my life. And I know that's not very encouraging, but have you ever wondered how your parents were? If they're okay and stuff." Malakai explained and Eden thought about
Malakai sped to his house since he needed Eden hidden. The blond was a little scared but she didn't want to show it. How did everything come to this? "Malakai, how is your house any safer than the agency?" Eden asked and Malakai sighed, the younger was sacred and he could tell. "It's bulletproof. Windows and the building itself is, it's loaded with weapons and the gates are impenetrable. But also, no one knows where it is. They seemed to have discovered the agency." Malakai explained as he took turn after turn breaking every speed limit there was. He was like a whisper in the wind, a legend only to be heard of. He was already a ghost, now he was invisible too. Damn did he love his job. "Ok." Eden said just above a whisper and Malakai almost didn't hear. "It's going to be okay, I'm here to protect you baby. You were my guardian angel and now I'll be yours. You're my first priority." Malakai assured and Eden's nerves did relax a little. They reached the house and exited the
Malakai had power. A hell of a lot of it and he used it to his advantage. He came a long way from when his parents tried to kill him. Yes he experienced so many traumas along the way, the darkness inside him was built from it, but he came out of it stronger than anyone Eden had met. And that was truly admirable. There was always going to be that evil look in Malakai's eyes, his actions are always going to be criminal and his mind is always going to be dark. But it’s dark and beautiful. And that's what Eden fell in love with. "I still feel like this is my fault, no matter what you tell me, Kai. I disobeyed you. I went against you and I shouldn't have. I went and killed Mathew on my own accord and now you're all paying for it." Eden said, the guilt was never going to go away. "Believe me or not Eden, it's not your fault. You were helping a friend that needed helping. You might be a criminal, but even criminals have feelings. They have a past. You had a past friendship with Eleanor
"No way in fucking hell are you going." Eden said to Malakai who simply sighed at his verystubborn girlfriend."I have to go to Eden. And I need you to stay here so I know you're safe." Malakai explainedto her for the 10th time but Eden just didn't want to listen.After Astrids call, Malakai needed to go to the agency and fight with his agents and Edenwanted to come with. But Malakai strongly refused saying she'd be safer out of sight. And ofcourse Eden didn't agree."What about me?! I'll be safe but worrying about you. How is that any different than youworrying about me?" Eden tried to reason but this was one thing Malakai was firm on."They want you dead, Eden. The second they see you they'll open all fire in your direction. Iwill die Eden, if anything ever happens to you. So please, stay here." Malakai wasn't budgingand Eden didn't want Malakai out of sight either."And don't you think I'd die if anything happened to you? I need you to be safe too Malakai. Ineed you with me
"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