Lesley took several deep breaths after she and Catharina arrived at this little garden above the hideout. They went outside to get some fresh air so she could liven up a little and feel relieved from all she had discovered today.They walked around the garden as Catharina showed off some of the plants she had worked so hard to grow and flourish. Thanks to her, Lesley felt better.After they had gone around the garden, a woman came and whispered something to Catharina. The beautiful woman has a porcelain complexion and squinty eyes. She was small and slender, like a doll. They seem to be the same age, but most of all, she is a human. This is the first time she has seen anyone who is not a mutant in the two Crimson Clan hideouts other than Mrs. Dapit and Catharina.Lesley can now sense mutants better than when she was still in MNA. Back then, she wondered how she could do that, but now she knows why she could feel their presence. She has the Nobles Blood flowing in her system, the blood
"Wait a minute! What are you doing?!""Guys! This is Lesley! She'll be joining us!" Rio shouted to his friends, ignoring her."What?! I did no—""I don't care as long as we can eat. I'm starving!" the grumpy guy snarled at Rio.She wanted to withdraw her hand from his tight grip and scream because she didn't like what he did. But she didn't seem to have the strength. She can't even get angry and argue. She felt lethargic. She could only sigh as she silently followed the three. Well, whatever. I don't have anything else to do anyway, she reasoned with herself.Rio was the one doing most of the talking and telling stories about the hideout and the mutants here. She just nodded and agreed to everything he said until they reached their destination.Lesley froze on her feet and looked around in amazement. A high waterfall surrounded by tall trees and living rocks welcomed her sight. The ground was blessed with many unique and beautiful plants and flowers. This is her first time seeing a w
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"His full name is Leonardo Dimana. His whole body turns black and he moves quickly. He is great in hiding, especially in the dark, so he is always on recon duties. He is hot-headed because he fell from his cradle with his head first on the ground when he was a baby." "Hey!" Leo barked. "Don't invent stories about me!" But Rio ignored him and continued with his stories. "And, he doesn't like women because all the women in his life have treated him badly. He was a vagabond when he was a child. That's where MNA noticed him. Because he's a young orphan, no one will look for him so they kidnapped him. He grew up surrounded by female scientists. Everyone with boobs that he saw caused him pain. So it took a while before Boss Cath gained his full trust." "Hey! Stop gossiping about me!" Leo shouted which they ignored again. "Is he the one I saw hovering outside the MNA building," Lesley asked. "Huh? When?" "The day we escaped. I was outside and I saw him peering behind the trees, I think?
It had been so long since Kieran had last visited a bar. He made the most of every minute he had with Jacoben there. They drank alcohol to their hearts' content and had a great time.His friend's stories seem so endless with the number of things he has said and shared. Jacoben almost told his whole life and everything they had been through in the past years while he was locked up in his ward in MNA. Jacoben made sure he was fully updated. After the long talk, they played billiards which they used to do decades ago.Kieran remembered his old life. It was filled with disco hoppings and house parties. He goes out from night to morning with different women two to three times a week. He had all the freedom. And he never held himself back from the things he wanted. When he wants something, he easily gets it.He was spoiled and rebellious like his chosen group of friends, privileged and rich teenagers. He did a lot of things that most people his age at that time would consider fun and cool.
Kieran's face crumpled in annoyance. Just thinking about MNA makes his blood boil. "Even if you say that, I still can't forgive them," he coldly said."I am not asking you to forgive them. All I am saying is, I don't want you to become a murderer. I don't want you to kill people just because you're angry. Kill because you have to and because you have no choice. Don't kill based on your emotions only.""I'll think about it," he replied with a heavy heart. He will just agree with what he says. It's hard to argue with a drunk."Lanz, promise me. You will only kill when necessary," Jacoben insisted."I promise to be a good man after I get my revenge.""That won't do!""Fine. I'll think about it," he answered without emotion."Please do!""Yes, yes! You are really stubborn when you are drunk, you know?"Jacoben just laughed at his remark. Drunk or not, he could be very stubborn. "I have one more question."He gave a loud sigh. "You never run out of questions. What is it?""Do you hate her?
Lesley was walking back to the hideout with her new friends after they invited her to the falls. They should have been back a while ago, but Rio insisted he took her to other beautiful places he knew around the hideout, while Leo and Arc were forced to go for a walk everywhere to follow them in their little tour. But she did not regret coming with them. Her eyes were filled with beautiful things that only nature could provide.They are accompanying her back to ensure her safety, especially now that it is already dark. There wasn't any light around, so she really needed their assistance. Catharina said it was on purpose so as not to attract attention from outsiders. Nobody except them can know that Crimson Clan's hideout is in the middle of this beautiful forest. That's why the place is so dark every night.Fortunately, Leo had lent her a small flashlight. At least she is not completely blind. Even though Leo was often rude and grumpy, she could tell he was a good man.She was grateful
Lesley was speechless at his sudden outburst as she tried to remember what had happened earlier. Her mouth formed a big 'O' when she realized what he was referring to. A few seconds later, she laughed and sat on the bed, not too far away from him but not close enough."Wh-Why are you?— What's so funny?!"She calmed herself and covered her mouth to contain her laughter. "We didn't kiss! You're thinking about it wrong!" she exclaimed."Then what does he mean by that?!""It's just Rio being playful. Earlier, we drank from the same bottle, and then he called it a kiss," she explained, and then he scooted closer to him. "Don't be angry about it. He was just joking. I swear that doesn't mean anything. He is a bit childish, you see."He folded his arms, still looking at her angrily. "What kind of excuse is that?""I'm not making excuses. It's true! He said it was an indirect kiss. It's not a big deal to me.""It is for me! How dare he tease you like that?! Indirect kiss my ass!"She tenderly
Lesley can hear her heart beating loudly inside her chest. Her palms clenched in nervousness as they stared into each other's eyes."I… I got very angry with you, and I was bitter… But I still love you..."She saw his face getting redder. She could feel herself slowly being swallowed by his gaze that seemed to penetrate deep inside her."How about the things you said before I left?" he asked in his low and deep voice. "Do you want me?"She slightly raised his eyebrows at this and pursed her lips."What do you mean?" she asked nervously.The atmosphere is getting hotter. She knew what he was talking about. But it was too embarrassing to admit now without the alcohol in her system."You remember it, right? Everything you said... and what we almost did here in your room," He brought his face closer to hers. "Lesley, tell me honestly... Do you want me inside you?"Lesley can hear the loud beating inside her chest as if she will have a heart attack at any moment. Only one person has the ab
"Why are we here on my bed? There's a table," Lesley calmly asked Kieran, who was comfortably eating on top of her bed, positioning himself in the middle while she was at the end as if she was the guest and he owned the space."Because eating is better when done in bed," he answered with a meaningful smile.Lesley understood the double meaning in his statement. She stared at his face flatly, initially wanting to refute him, but she decided just to ignore him. "Besides, this is where we used to eat. It's more comfortable. I promise I won't make a mess," Kieran added.She sighed. She agreed to talk to him tonight about their relationship, especially those things she said and acted when she was drunk.But is this the right decision, biting Kieran’s bait and letting him into her room?She stared at the tray of food resting on her lap for a few seconds and then at Kieran's food. She frowned, shifting her gaze to Kieran’s face."Anything wrong? Don't you like it?" he asked."I'm just wonder
Lesley stared intently at him for a few seconds before sighing heavily. "Fine," she finally agreed, walking to a table nearby. And then she started to put her things away. "Instead of moving on with each other, I messed with your mind again," she murmured, then looked straight at him. "This is my fault. I'm sorry.""No. It's not your fault!" He exclaimed, shaking his head. "It was me. I did this. If I hadn't asked you for that one last kiss, last night wouldn't have happened."She paused, frowning at him. "What are you implying?""I made you feel something in that kiss, and you can't forget me," he answered so casually.Lesley scoffed, shaking her head. "I don't even know what to say. Can you stop assuming?"He walked to her, slightly bending down to put his mouth closer to her ears. "You miss me… And you want me…."Lesley stepped back and glared at him. If only those stares could cut him, he would be in pieces."I'm being serious," he immediately said while holding back a grin. "But
Lesley groaned painfully from the sudden throbbing in her head as soon as she woke up, the effect of the few glasses of alcohol she drank last night. She doesn't feel like getting up with how heavy her body feels until something suddenly occurs to her. She sprang up, sharply inhaling while covering her mouth with both hands. Her eyes widened in disbelief, recalling the events of last night."No... No, no, no!"She grabbed her hair and shook her head, wishing it was a dream.'What have I done?!'She closed her eyes tightly, biting her lips. She bent until her forehead touched her knees, burying her face in shame. If only the ground would swallow her right now. How will she deal with Kieran now? She doesn't even know if she still has a face to show him after her actions last night. "Lesley, are you awake?"Her breathing hitched when she heard the voice of the last man she wanted to see today. Her face lost its complexion as she looked towards the door.She remembered that Kieran pro
"What… What do you mean?" Kieran asked, staring intently at her face. "You're asking me why it has to be the last kiss? Do you... Do you want more?"Lesley's heart was beating so fast that she could hear its deafening pounding.She could not take her gaze off Kieran's eyes, which were also fixed on her, even though she felt like she was melting to the ground.Her expression remained brave and confident even though her thoughts were getting tangled in her brain.'What are you doing, Lesley?!' she scolded herself in her mind.She can already see that she will regret this in the morning. But she can't do anything but continue what she started. And she couldn't stop herself either, as if she had lost control."What's wrong with that?" she continued.There flared a strange sparkle in Kieran's eyes. He was speechless for a couple of seconds before he could respond to her."D-Do you... Do you mean it? Seriously—"He suddenly paused when he realized something. He blew violently and shook his
"Can I kiss you one last time?"Lesley caught her breath at Kieran’s sudden request. Her heart rate doubled and she froze in place."Please?" he pleaded.She gulped as she couldn't take her gaze off his pitiful expression, especially his eyes that had turned gray.She slightly pressed her lips for a split second while trying her best to control the crazy beating of her heart.How can she say no to him with that kind of expression on his face? He looks pitiful, but at the same time, irresistibly adorable."Okay..." she answered absent-mindedly.Kieran wasted no time. He let go of her hand and stepped closer so that their bodies were almost touching. Then he cupped both of her cheeks gently while staring intently at her face as if he had been looking forward to this opportunity for a very long time.She held tightly to the hem of his black t-shirt and then closed her eyes as he slowly brought their faces closer.A second later, she felt his soft lips gently touching hers, and her heart
Lesley took her deepest breath and then looked ahead. She decided to go to the training grounds to warm up. Rio might be there now to start their new training."Lesley!"She scrambled to her feet when she heard Kieran's voice calling out to her."Lesley, please wait!"She ignored him until he finally caught up to her."I swear I didn't mean to eavesdrop," he said.She took a deep breath and slowly faced him."Don't worry about it. It doesn't matter," she coldly responded.Kieran just smiled, then he held out a clean towel familiar to her. "I wanted to give this back to you."She frowned. "Is it mine?""Yes. It fell on the training grounds the last time we talked there. I washed it, so it's clean."She stared at his eyes for a few seconds, and then she averted her gaze immediately as if burned by something she saw in them."Thank you," she said, almost choking on the word."You're welcome," he answered sweetly.Lesley stared at Kieran again, which seemed strange. He appeared oddly dif
The sun had not risen yet, but Lesley was already busy helping Avery inspect the food rations that arrived at the hideout every two days. She volunteered to help because she wanted to know something that would help in her plan."Are you only assigned to food?" she asked as Avery busied herself with several pages of paper containing lists of the rations they had received."Yep," her friend answered without looking at her."What about other things? Like guns and medicines?""We have other people for that. I was only assigned to food rations because eighty percent of it comes from our family.""I see..." she trailed. "How about the gadgets? Where do you get the gadgets?"Avery frowned and looked up at her."Gadgets? What do you mean?""You have a burner phone, don't you? I see some mutants using that.""Do you want one?"She nodded, stepping closer. "Yes! How can I get one?""Is there someone outside you want to call?" Avery asked suspiciously."No one," she answered quickly with a broad
The air-conditioning in the room was cold enough, but a drop of sweat still managed to escape Kieran's forehead. Since he woke up from a wet dream a few hours ago, his body still felt hot. He knew he had to release this heat. But he doesn't seem to have the energy for anything right now. He is too lazy to even get up.Kieran has been awake for a while now. But he hasn't gotten up yet. He rested his head in his hands as he stared blankly at the ceiling, recalling his happy memories with Lesley and intimate moments.He kept thinking about the sexy dream he had last night. He misses her in his arms, her lips on his, her perky breasts, and her hot wetness. He recalled how sweet those tasted, especially the heaven between her legs. But most of all, he yearns for her beautiful eyes that always look at him passionately, and her soft voice muttering words of love for him. Oh, how he longed for that.If he only knew that they would be like this, he would have shown more of how much he loves he