Verasco turned a sour face. He pulled out the revolver behind his back, checking that the bullets were still intact inside without looking. Verasco was certain that one close-range shot would take the poor woman's life. He smiled with a sardonic grin, noticing that the corner of the hospital was in sight. "Wait for me here." The pentacle-clad feet stepped out. Verasco had a thousand ways to do whatever he wanted. Smooth and agile, there was no telling how he knew Rose's ward. His movements paused, watching Rose's prone body in there through the slightly open door. There was Travis waiting, he couldn't act that rashly. Verasco remembered Travis being the closest he had ever been. He had to be vigilant and hide for a while. "I'll see you in a moment, Miss. Lion will be arriving at the hospital shortly in my place."
"Shit!" Verasco's body was pushed away along with the revolver that fell to the ground. The hot lead, which was supposed to perforate the inside of Rose's head, missed by a long shot. Verasco turned away, jerking at the presence of someone beside him. Theo with a bandage on his head had just foiled his plan. Verasco didn't have time to let his anger build up. He crawled quickly to reach for the revolver just to repeat his evil deed. 'The one who lies down, must die'. Until one second had passed, he was still patenting the phrase. There was no mercy for her. Rose was the easiest target. The target most able to satisfy his desires and all that was suppressed. "Don't you dare do this to her." Theo growled sharply. Interrupting Verasco's actions just like he did the first time after entering Rose's ward.
The end of Verasco's act. Theo approached Rose's position. The touch on the top of the woman's head was too gentle. He intertwined his fingers between Rose's knuckles. "Where is the doctor? Why hasn't Rose regained consciousness until now?" asked Theo in a worried tone. "I'll call him, sir." Long after Lion's depature, suddenly the link tightened. Theo caught Rose's eyes blinking several times. He smiled a small smile-waiting for Rose's consciousness to collect itself. "My child ...." Rose's weak murmur made Theo swallow harshly. "Calm yourself first." He tried not to discuss anything about the loss. The spark was still lingering—it could be very jarring to Rose's emotions. "Tell me, Theo. My pregnancy is fine, right?" "It's alright, don't think anything strange. Everything will be fine." Rose's wounded gaze momentarily traced each of Theo's f
"Let go! I can walk on my own." Verasco shook both hands and smoothed out the folds of the crumpled cloth wrapped around his body. Theo had always been against Verasco, the very reason why he didn't want to even consider Theo's existence, let alone consciously call the man by name. It was far better for Verasco to liken Theo to Zever, until the day he and Zever could meet again. Verasco turned away. He left the hospital grounds with a sour look on his face. He got into the car with his mind on fire. Failed plans made... he would not give up that easily. If rushing was the decision that made it unsuccessful. Verasco would detail every step he would take. Not at this time. "I received news that Elijah and his subordinates are awake, sir." The information distracted Verasco. Of course he had another problem. The device Selena had found in the collar of his clothes that time had a close connection to some of the events unfo
Beatrace nodded softly. However, she did not understand why Rose's fleeting return seemed forced. Beatrace didn't say anything... just waited until Theo stopped looking at Rose's face. "Rose just had a miscarriage. I beg you not to discuss her pregnancy. And you Lion, quickly do as I ask." Lion had already heard that from Travis. But Beatrace was quite flustered, more so the look on Theo's face when he revealed the reality he had to accept could not be taken for granted. Theo was clearly hiding disappointment in his heart. "I'll leave Rose for a moment, Beatrace. I have something to do." "With my pleasesure, sir." Beatrace would wait for Rose to wake up, or at least keep her company until Theo returned. She would not question where Theo was going. Her employer would take care of things, that much was obvious. *** "What did you bring all t
"The lipstick you gave me is too red, Beatrace!" protested Travis unhappily. He wiped his lips in front of the small mirror several times just to remove any traces of color. "Master said you should be beautiful." Lion's voice chimed in loudly. He leaned against the wall of the door, satisfied with the way Travis had been transformed into a beautiful nurse. "Just shut up. Don't talk so much!" Travis pulled off one heel, intending to throw the object. Instead of that happening, Beatrace stepped in as a deterrent. "The master is waiting for you, go away." "Well, did you hear that, Trixia? No need to get angry, just knock on the door and go inside." "I'm not Trixia!" Travis handed Beatrace back the small mirror. Turning a cynical face, he pushed open the door frame of the main room of the mansion. Somewhat jolted Travis highlighted where Theo was. His steps were slow, struggling in heels and a uniform that hung halfway down his thighs. Travis smoothed his appearance as he no
Theo's exhale was harsh. The man moved slowly away from the edge of the bed. Rose's eyes followed where Theo was going. Still in the same place... Theo sat with his back to Rose on the other side of the bed playing with his cell phone. Rose thought the man was too focused. "What do you want to eat tonight?" Never expect Theo to ask that, even though she was reluctant to express her wishes. "Rose." The form of Theo's call changed. Rose tightened the blanket, choosing to close her eyes as Theo's body turned away. She went back to ignoring Theo as before. Let it go... at least so Theo would understand the state of Rose's heart. Their relationship was very unhealthy if Rose had to admit it. "I'll be gone for a while." Theo's footsteps moved away. Rose waited for the door to the room to close. She hurriedly reached for her old cell pho
Both silent. Both leaned against the headboard. Neither of them spoke to each other. No one started. Neither wanted to break the silence. Theo was busy with his laptop or cell phone. While Rose silently waited for news from Aiden. From late afternoon until midnight, he hadn't contacted her. Rose sighed. Occasionally glancing at the monitor that was lit in front of Theo. The web display showed images of the anatomy of the human-female body and a series of long sentences scrolled along with the cursor that kept moving. No idea what Theo's purpose was in studying that. Rose didn't try to ask directly, or maybe she had no intention of knowing anything about what Theo was doing and hiding. It was clear... their relationship was not healthy. It would only be a poison, a slow kill. Rose's face turned to where her cell phone lay. Hoping that Aiden would at least send a message and give her some news. But the screen of the flat thing was dark.
'Are you jealous?' Rose vividly remembered the question before Xelle said goodbye, and she had to follow the nurse's departure to the main room. What wife would stay silent if something wrong was lurking in front of her. Rose felt that way. In her eyes, the nun was not at all reflective of someone in the nursing profession, who should not be showing her breasts beneath her clothes. Rose had to be wary that the nurse might do something out of the ordinary. Or actually Xelle was right... Rose was jealous of that one. She couldn't help herself. On the other hand, in the case of the video evidence from Xelle, Rose had already agreed that she would investigate the real culprit together with Theo one day when her husband was fully recovered. Now she had to focus on how and when Theo would open his eyes, and most importantly be meticulous in monitoring the actions the nurse demonstrated to him. Luckily, Esmeralda's presence was enough to interrupt every a
"Axe, is this your flash drive? I found it in your pants pocket when I was washing." The man focused on the desk shifted his gaze to the woman walking slowly towards him. The forehead was folded like he was thinking about something. No idea for how many seconds the owner of heterochromia eyes was trying to pry something out of his mind. A flash drive .... Xelle grasped the object firmly. "Damn!" He then rubbed his rough face, having forgotten the CCTV evidence he had gotten to show Rose. "I have to go, baby girl." Everything in sight was packed up in an instant, including the laptop that was about to be taken out. "Where are you going?" A soft voice interrupted the wide strides. "To see Rose." As if he ignored Bridgette's presence. Xelle approached his wife again, gently touching the skin of the woman's face as she gazed deeply at him. "Can I come?" Bridgette's spontaneous question made the man shake his head faint
The faint howl of a loud howl drew Rose's senses slowly blinking. The first time she opened her eyes the only sight she got was her husband's handsome face. The too-close position presented how the texture of the skin lured Rose's fingers to just touch the forehead and creep smoothly towards the jawbone. She thought once he woke up, those eyes would show a beautiful infusion of color. Turns out Theo was still comfortably in the same state. Not even a hint of anything else, Theo was quietly closed, too far away for Rose to reach. He murmured a little .... Louder howls from outside forced Rose to blow air through her lips. Then she got up, releasing the hug on Theo's body indirectly. Half transfixed, Rose huddled with Lion in the doorway. The frame was still submerged in Rose's body, only the face poked out and when she glanced down... Rose's senses found Esmeralda already equipped with an oversized pink ribbon pinning the fur on the top of the head. "Why did you
"Thank you for your help, Miss. Can we leave now? I need to check on Mr. T, and Lion... I think it's time to take Esmeralda for grooming." Rose looked up and took a breath as Travis and Lion took turns looking at her. A moment ago they had just returned from the Verasco mansion. Several wounds lodged on the body due to the shootout incident, Rose was instead responsible for treating the three men who barely even complained during the cleaning of the blood on the gaping wounds. The wounds were fortunately not that severe. Only wide scratches on the hands, shoulders, and legs, so it was not enough to make it difficult for them to return to their activities. "With my pleasure, Travis. I'll catch up with you later." Rose's thin smile signaled to Travis something he could easily understand. Still Rose looked over the shoulders of the two men away. The curl on her lips disappeared as she looked down again. "They're so single, why didn't you date one of them yesterd
Verasco recalls memories of a stack of dusty albums. It was .... 25 years ago a deal was struck between him and O'Douglas. The two partners had contradictory jobs. He who was in power in a dark organization—disguised the truth of himself by becoming the owner of a large business. O'Douglas is a geneticist or doctor who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, and organism variation. O'Douglas has done some research. The man who actually works under a non-governmental agency to create a genetic engineering of living things, whether humans, animals or plants with his wife, Elisabeth O'Douglas, a chemist. However, due to one thing and another related to the ability that is used for crime. O'Douglas decided to leave the non-governmental agency. Then switch functions together with Verasco to conduct a research in the form of personal needs. At that time, O'Douglas' baby girl, about three months old, was tested on a new invention with Elisabeth's help, namel
Verasco was too enamored of the impossible. Rose couldn't, and wouldn't want to get involved in something that wasn't ingrained in her life principles. From the beginning, Rose's goal in trapping herself there was Theo, so it would always be Theo she wanted. Even if he didn't respond at all to the various activities around him, including her standing a few meters away from him. Three months. Rose imagined how she would have to vent everything she had missed during that time. Too long to admit that she missed Theo. Everything that had ever happened between them, whatever it was, it felt like Rose wanted to hug that body right now. It didn't matter that she would be stung even worse by the menacing and dangerous surroundings of the electric shock device around her husband. "Stop where you are." Rose's steps paused as she took a step towards Theo's body, pushing him closer. However, the reflection of Verasco's sardonic smile was the worst part of Rose's decisio
"An intruder has entered!" The warning from outside broke the silence in the clawed skies of the building. The troops hidden in the scatter hallway rushed out. Some of them were already dedicated to acting when informed. It was a strategy that Verasco had made accommodations for in case even under the best of circumstances they still had to be vigilant. Thus, the enemies in front of them would be easily conquered. Right at the entrance of Verasco's large mansion. A group of troops led by two people at once were already attacking each other, as if they were ready to fight over the order of power that belonged to Verasco, an organizer who did not even look where he was. It shouldn't be that way .... It was just that when Travis and Rose had left, on the other side coinciding with Edward's arrival—followed by Anthony next, that second Xelle began to think about pulling the bait. He single—handedly went to the guard at the very front simply to distract the attention
"I warned you not to participate. Now your presence is like a second barrier. We can't act freely." Rose turned away when Xelle chided rudely. "You mean I'm a burden here? I can take care of myself if that's what you think." No less sharply she lashed out at the man who was staring straight ahead. "I wonder how far you can take them. You'd better sit quietly in the car." Still with the focused, indifferent gaze Rose was getting from the man in front of her. She turned away solidifying the sentence buried in the back of her throat. "You underestimate women too much. I'll show you that I can handle anything that comes my way." "And if you continue to pick a fight with me here. I can assure you we'll never get started," Rose continued half-commemoratively. Xelle reminded her exactly of Theo who almost never relented when it came to arguing. Rose looked away not wanting to be influenced further. Momentarily noticing Travis pulling himself forward a step. "Wh
There wasn't enough feeling during the trip to Italy. Rose's gaze was always unfocused, still speared by a jumble of bad thoughts regarding Theo's condition and how she would get her husband back. Theo was taken away and hidden by Verasco. No idea where. But the next stage of the location they would go to was Verasco's headquarters. Lion assumed it was there, a little approved by Travis who confirmed. A while ago, they had tracked the last point of Verasco's car through GPS coordinates. Unfortunately, the middle-aged man knew such things would happen, so he deliberately blocked access by not turning on the GPS function in the car. They could have hacked into the city's CCTV footage. Analyze the license plate or where cars similar to Verasco's stretched across Milan. However, the decision would have affected their chances. At worst, from the time Rose and the others arrived at Theo's mansion, two hours back was all Verasco required of them, especially Rose—