The gangleader and me

Chapter 9

Jake POV 

" We need to get out of here now." I say looking at her eyes giving me a questionning look. But we don't have time for explanations. 

I lead her through the appartement and to her room.  Once I am in her room, I pick up of her bags and put clothes in without letting go of her hand. I can't hear what she is telling me. I am rethinking at the phone call I've jut had. 

" What ? " I ask in  cold and demanding tone. I could hear bangs in the back. Gunshots ! 

" Boss ! The sharks are here !! they're shooting and so are we. You need to come back fast " Nate yells into the phone to me.

BANG BANG BANG 

" They breached in our security room and they're coming for you and Cassie at the appartment !" he says. And with these words, my eyes hold their most fearful expression : I am going to kill the sharks. I hang up and look at Cassie who's standing by the sink. 

I see that she noticed my change on mood. But I won't hurt her and I sure as hell won't let anyone touch her. 

I put every clothe I find in the bag while thinking that we need to hurry. She's not safe here anymore. I am about to get the bag and leave but I feel something keeping it down. I lift my eyes and find Cassie's green ones which reflects confusion and fear. 

" Jake ! What the hell is going on ??" She asks me pratically yelling. 

I stare at her and realise tears are prickling her shining eyes. I let go of the bag and take her other hand. She faces me and I try to reassure her.

" I can't explain to you right now sweetheart. All I can tell is that we need to leave." And on that I grab the bag and exit the appartment with her pratically running behind me to keep up with my pace. 

We leave the building and I lead her to my car. I open the trunk to put the bag in and I lead her to the passenger seat. I close the door behind her and go to my door. I look around to spot my guys car. I signal them to follow us closely and get in the car. I turn on the ignition and start driving. I check my rearview mirror and realise that my guys are close by and that another car is behind us as well. A car I don't recognize. The Sharks !

I push on the gas pedal and drive like a street racer to the house. Glancing at Cassie every now and then, I see that she is clutching her seatbelt and pratically shutting her eyes. I can hear her whispering for me to slow down and if I could, I would tell her why I can't but I don't want her to be scared of a problem that will be solved tomorrow morning. 

We arrive at the mansion. The guys that were following me stayed behind to take care of the other car and I enter the driveway to my house. 

Cassandre POV

Jake is keeping me in the dark and I hate it ! He's just grabbing random clothes in my cupboard and shoving them in the bag. When he's done, I stop him. I can't take it anyore. His attitude is really scaring me ... i wish I couls feel safe because he is with me but I don't. 

And when I ask him, he doen't respond me ! He is even more evasive than before. I want to screama t him but I spot the distress in his eyes. He drags me out of the building and in all the movement, he didn't let me put on shoes. So, here I am, following the most dangerous gangleader in the city barefooted. 

We arrive to his car and I get in. I buckle up and see him gesturing something to another car. He starts his cr and drives fast, too fast. I am closing my eyes and praying silently that we don't die right now. I whisper to him to slow down and I hold on to my seatbelt as muh as I can.

He slows down and I get tht we finally arrived to the place. I want to yell at him for driving like a crazy person escaping the cops but what I see next stops me. 

The windows are shattered. Bullet holes can be seen in the walls of the fondation. Men dead on the floor. Some men helping others who are injured. And the door bursted open. And at that moment, I only think about one person : Derek ! 

As soon as he stops the car, I unbuckle my seatbelt and get out of the car. I rush inside not listenng to Jake's screams for me to wait. I pass the frontdoor and the scene inside is even worse than outside. Bodies everywhere. I place a hand on my mouth and keep walking into the house looking for my brother. 

I hear his voice coming from my right and I pratically sprint there. I finally see him. Arms crossed talking to the other dudes I recognize. I rush over to him and hug him tightly. After a few seconds, he returns my hug. 

" Thank god you are okay !" I tell him pulling away. 

" Yeah. I'm happy you are okay too " he replies stroking my cheek. 

" Nobody's happy that I am alive " exclaims Tyler before putting a hand on his heart to fake hurt. This makes us scoff and lets go of the little pressure there was. 

" Don't be a kid Tyler ! And if you want to know, I'm glad all of you are okay !" Jake says appearing in the room. He puts my bag down and looks at me with concern. I go to snuggle into Derek's arm and all my fears are gone in an instant. I close my eyes briefly but re- open them when I hear screams from a man. I almost jump out of fear. 

We all turn our heads and I see a man beaten up carried by two others in suits. I almost want to vomit on the spot.

" Where do you want him boss ?" One of the suited man says

I stare at the bloodied man. He is staring at me with desire. As if I was the last piece of food on the table and that he hasn't eaten in years. I gulp and look away. I catch Jake's body. He is tensed. He looks at the man than at me and he clentched his fist. I can feel his anger about to burst at any moment. 

" Put him in the next room. I'll be there in a minute." Jake says through his teeth. We all watch the man being dragged and his eyes don't leave mine for a minute. Derek rubs my back to help me relax since I am holding him very strongly. 

" Nate, Chris and Derek with me. Tyler, take Cassie to her room." Jake says in a very commanding tone. He is the gangleader once again. 

Derek lets go of me and follows Nate and Chris. Tyler picks up the bag. Jake comes towards me. He takes my face in his hands.

" I'll come see you later, ok ?" he asks 

I just nod. I can't talk anymore ... He kisses my forehead and leaves to the other room on a decisive pace. I exhale a huge breath and start playing with my sweater's sleeves. 

" Let's go Tiger. You must be exhausted !" Tyler says breaking the silence. He gestures me to the door and thenthe stairs. I follow him up to the second floor without looking back to the bloodbath that is downstairs. On the way up, I just ask myself : How the hell did I get caught in all of this ??