Killer Betrayals

Killer Betrayals chapter 18

Hanging my head in defeat, I uttered a quiet, “I understand,” before disconnecting the call.  I stood there for a moment collecting myself before I felt a presence behind me.  I wish I didn’t feel his presence so strongly it really did not bode well for me.

Sighing, I turned around to face my newfound nightmare feeling wariness overtaking my mind and body.

Looking into his eyes, my own dull and listless I could read the concern in his.  Gone was the cocky asshole he had become, and in its place was what looked to be a caring man.  I won’t lie and say it didn’t throw me for a loop.  Confusion entered my mind, causing it to stumble through the groggily churning gears. 

“You win,” I stated despondently.  Straightening my spine slightly I looked him in the eye, “But since I do at least have a choice on where we will be staying, I choose here.  This is my home and I refuse to be chased out of it.  I refuse to give whoever did this that satisfaction.”

Puffing up his cheeks I could see his mind calculating the risks involved in staying here.  Finally blowing out the puff of air he had been holding he slowly nodded his head.  “Okay.  You’re right you were given the choice so we’ll stay here if that’s what you want.  Come on then, I have to go home and pack a few bags.”

As grateful as I was for him not putting up a stink about my choice I didn’t want to go with him.  I had just gotten home after several days spent in a hospital and I just wanted a long hot shower and my bed.

“I’m staying here.”

Clenching his fist he growled, “Don’t make me regret my decision.  I was ordered to watch over you and I can’t do that if you’re here and I’m there.”

Something from my conversation with Lieutenant Davis nagged at my mind.  Trying to think past the pain that still lingered in my head I tried to extract just what it was.  Furrowing my brows in concentration I replayed the conversation in my mind.  Finally it clicked.

“Why did you volunteer?  I haven’t gone out of my way to be even remotely kind to you, not that you deserved it,” I muttered the last under my breath.  Looking at him I thought I saw a hint of pink tinge his cheeks before I disregarded it as my mind playing tricks on me.  Why on earth would he be blushing over me asking him an obvious question?

Reece’s POV

I could feel my face warm up slightly and prayed hard and fast that it wouldn’t be noticeable.  She wasn’t supposed to know about that.  Silently I cursed Lieutenant Davis and his big mouth. 

“Just figured I might as well since we’re partners and have to work together anyways, may as well conserve on gas right?” 

I could see her narrow her eyes at me as though weighing answer.  I watched as her eyes returned to normal, losing most of the suspicion and let out a breath I hadn’t been aware I’d been holding.  Mentally I did a quick fist pump.  She didn’t know my real motives in this. 

She didn’t know that she’s all I could think about and that I would do anything to keep her safe. 

She wouldn’t believe me anyways.

I had a plan now though.  And that plan involved her getting to know me outside of the work environment.  Outside of all the females who kept entering my life at the most inconvenient times and in the process deteriorating any progress I may be making with Anna.

I was going to win her over, I just needed time.  And now I had it.  Smiling to myself I brought my attention back to Anna who was still standing in front of me, staring at me as though she was trying to figure me out.

As though I were a complex puzzle she couldn’t quite decipher.  That’s okay though, let her wonder about me.  At least that way she’s thinking about me, and not that other douchebag who couldn’t seem to keep his hands off of her.  In my mind I had ripped his arms off and beat him a thousand times.  It didn’t quite get rid of all the pent up anger I felt towards him, but at the moment it helped.  Plus it was amusing.  I couldn’t help but grin just thinking about it. 

Suddenly a quick pinch to my arm snapped me out of my former reverie, snapping my head up I came face to face with a scowling Anna.

“What the-“ I began, not quite comprehending why she pinched me.

“Just thought I’d make sure you were still amongst the living,” she smirked at me.  My eyes flashed to her mouth like a moth to a flame and lingered there remembering her sweet taste.  Tearing my eyes away I read the comprehension in her eyes and could see a spark of lust.  It was enough to make me want to throw caution to the wind and reclaim those tantalizing lips for myself.

Inching my face closer I took in her reaction, ready to back away at the slightest sign of that I had misinterpreted the situation.  My lips were within a hairsbreadth of hers, my mind reeling at the possibilities, at the fact that she wasn’t backing down.  She wasn’t pushing me away.

“What’s going on?”

Jerking my face away from Anna’s and let out a steady stream of curses, I whipped around and came face to face with a face I couldn’t help but want to slam my fist into.  I took in his slight smirk before slamming my way out of the house.  I didn’t look back, just kept moving forward. 

I’d be back later with my things. ‘Then who’d be smirking at who?’ I thought to myself smugly.

Hopping in my truck, I jammed my key in the ignition and sped off.  The sooner I got my stuff, the sooner I could get back and stake my claim.  She was mine.  She just hasn’t admitted it yet, but she would.  I’d make sure of that.

Gaahhhhh!!!! Sorry for the late update!!!! Please don’t hunt me down and slaughter me!!! *cringes away*  Remember I can’t finish this if you mutilate me….

Alrighty, random rant out of the way and all please remember to comment and vote!!! It really makes my day to hear from you guys and to know you actually enjoy what I’m writing.  Kinda leaves a nice warm fuzzy feeling inside… xD

I really shouldn’t even have to say this, since you should all know how lazy I am by now, but here it is. DID NOT EDIT, please point out any errors if you would be so kind :D

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