Ch.18
I made sure Smoky had her toys, food, and turned on the t.v for her before I left. I glanced at Kevin's house when leaving and saw his car wasn't there. It made me want to scream in frustration at myself. I didn't and kept walking. My body felt heavy and slow. I shook it off and straightened up. I can't risk showing Lion my state. I was happy I took those pain pills before I left. They helped me stay calm.
I looked around and saw that a lot of people were outside today. It was a small surprised seeing as only kids come out and play around here. But even the adults were out here. I made my way to an elderly couple not far who were watching over a pair of twins. When they say me coming they smiled. "Hello young man." I smiled hearing the old man.
"Hi. I was just wondering why it's so busy today." I made sure to keep my tone light.
The woman leaned a bit closer with a worried look. "You haven't heard?"
I shook my head and gave her my full attention. Her and and old man frowned. "That new killer killed a poor little girl last night. She was no older than five or six. We're just keeping a close eye on our babies."
I was surprised and I couldn't even hide it. "That's horrible and disgusting."
The elderly couple nodded agreeing. I said my thanks and kept walking. I've killed since I was 15. I've killed woman and men. But I have never, in my life, killed anyone under 16. Sure even 16 is young but six! That's just fucking sick. Plus I only killed that 16 year old because he attacked me.
Aka: My first kill.
I shook my head and started walking quicker. This killer is pissing me off. Its only a matter of time before the media gives that asshole a name. The nerve this person actually had to go after a child. What the hell is with them?
It just made me feel angry. Because of this I won't be able to kill for a few days. The police always go on high alert when a child is killed or missing. The cops will be around every corner. I needed a kill after what happened too. This just fueled my need to find out who this was quicker. If this keeps up I'll have to either stop killing or move. I'll be damned if I'm pushed out my territory.
I cleared my thoughts when I saw the house I've been dreading going back to. I stood straight and put my hands on my pockets. The guards spotted me and moved aside. I kept my eyes on the cream colored house wondering just who was inside it. When I was let in and lead to Lions study I could hear multiple people talking inside. The guard knocked on the door before opening in. I didn't wait for permission to enter. Once I strutted in I sat on the couch and looked at Lion.
He was wearing his signature smirk. My eyes then drifted to the other two men in the room. One was a guard by the looks of it. The other man screamed danger. Although I can't say he scared me one bit. He was at least 6'3, even though he was sitting. His face was sculptured to be perfect. His dark brown curly hair stopped at his neck. His eyes, weirdly, were a creamy brown. He was in a black tux that made his built body stand out. He was all together vary handsome. But Kevin.....was still better looking.
"Winter, I'm glad you made it." I could hear the hidden happiness in Lions voice and it irritated me. "Why am I here?"
He just smiled at my sass. "I wanted you to meet Mr. Creed. He's heard a lot about you."
I slid my eyes to the man sitting in the chair. Mr. Creed kept a blank face. He was looking me over and looked unconvinced about something. It made me slightly hopeful that he would lose interest in whatever Lion had planned and just leave. "I told Mr. Creed about your.......nightly activities."
I turn a sharp glare at Lion. "How?"
Even if I had a hunch that he knew who I really was I wanted to know how he knew. And what the hell possessed him to tell this man. He could be a cop for all I know. Lion ran a hand through his hair looking vary smug. "Cameras caught you more then once but I erased it. Don't look at me like that Winter. It makes me hopeful."
He winked at me causing me to role my eyes and scuff. I hate to admit it but I owe him big time. He was covering my tracks without me even knowing. Damn him, how long was he planing this? I could tell he knew what I was thinking when a bigger smug smile fell on his lips. He turned his attention back to Mr. Creed. "He has a proposition for you."
I turned to look at Mr. Creed without letting up my glare. "What?"
"For generations my family has been leading the strongest Mafia family. We take credit in what we do best, assassination. We hire, and make the best there is. Mr. Lion here got my attention talking about a slim, feminine, beautiful, black heart filled demon."
I rolled my eyes at his last statement. But the Mafia was not a joke. If I got their attention then I did more shit then I thought. Lion ass better watch his back. "What do you want with me?" I asked crossing my arms.
Mr. Creed pointed to the guard standing by the wall. "That man is now one of the best assassin's I have. Before I took him into my family his was on a killing spree in New Orleans. He got to 18 bodies before I caught him. He got trained and is now even more deadly. We take the ones that have never been caught and make them into shadows. Only the dirty talk to the dirty. Now with you, it's a bit different. How many have you killed?"
Let's see......Lisa....Henry....the 24 before them...plus the 2 the other day....28.
I laughed to myself not realizing until now how many it was. "I've killed 28 people Mr. Steel."
His expression stayed blank but his guard looked more then surprised. "You seem to still be emotionally and mentally stable. That's a deadly thing when you've killed that many people. I want to train you to be better. You won't get caught on camera and have more then enough blood to keep you happy. You'll be the youngest in your training group. The youngest ever I believe."
I held up my hand stopping him. "No."
He raised a brow at me before looking at Lion. "You said he would be up for it. Did you lie to me Mr. Lion."
In a quick second the guard was pointing a gun at Lion and Lion had his gun on Mr. Creed. I couldn't help but smile at this out come. "Not at all, Winter just hasn't hard the best part."
That got my attention and I tilted my head. "Which is?"
Mr. Creed looked back at me. "You'll be taken off every record and database. You'll be a ghost, and can keep any financial support you have plus mine."
I could feel my heart go wild at that news. I wouldn't ever need to hide again. No cops can find my finger prints. No detectives closing in on me. No worries of if they're closing in. And no more Dean. No more having to play nice. No more.
I wouldn't exist. I would be able to do whatever I want when I kill. I won't have to pick who I kill. I can just hunt then kill them. This made me giddy and hype. I could leave this whole life behind. That's all I've ever wanted. I looked at Mr. Creed and was about to open my mouth when my phone started ringing. I quickly took it out and saw it was Kevin. Not caring about the tense atmosphere I answered.
"Winter? Thank god you answered. I'm so sorry I wasn't picking up. I got called into work and my phone fell off me. Are you alright? How do you feel? I'm on my way home right now. Can we talk? Please Winter? I have to tell you something." his words came out quickly all together and full of worry.
I nodded before rolling my eyes. "Of course! I'll be home, then we can talk."
He sighed in relief. "Thank you Winter."
I smiled then hung up. When I turned back to the group they looked calm again. "Will I have days in a week to myself?"
"You train 3 times a week until your deemed ready. Then after that you have everyday to yourself unless you have a job."
I nodded liking that. "And where will I live?"
"You can still stay in your current situation unless you want to move."
I could feel myself becoming vary happy. "Will I be able to take my dog with me on.....missions?"
Mr. Creed shrugged. "Your choice. As long as the person dies."
I sighed to relax myself. "Deal. Lion has my number. Send me the training address and anything else I'll need. I have to go."
The guns were lowered and Mr. Creed looked vary pleased. "It's great to have you with us Winter."
I nodded and left the room. I felt like running but held back. I wanted to get home asap. Even if my heart was hurting from his words I wanted to see him. I wanted to know just what he wanted to tell me. I want to know why he said it was a mistake.
I shook my head and forced myself to focus. I was almost home faster then I had gotten to Lions place and I couldn't help but speed up even more. I don't know why but I'm going crazy knowing he was coming to see me.
When I saw my house I let out a relived sigh. When I got inside I quickly undressed and put on more comfortable clothes. Once I was in my shorts and crop top I started making myself a cup of tea. It was to calm my nerves that was everywhere. When I was done and Smoky was happily following me I sat on the couch and sipped at my tea. I could only wait now. He was going to be here any second. Just stay calm Winter.
Stay calm and let him explain. Ok.
I can do that.
About 5 minutes later a knock sounded at the door. Smoky started barking while I stood up slowly and set my tea down. I pushed her back a bit while opening the door. Kevin was standing there in a dark blue v-neck and tight grey jeans.
I swallowed hard at the sight of him. When his eyes met mine flashes of what happened between us at the picnic flew across my eyes. I felt them burn before watering up. I felt like a hormonal pregnant women.
Kevin looked worried as he moved to enter the house and closed the door. "Oh Winter please don't cry." I covered my face as I sniffed and held back any sound. It was hard. After feeling like I was used and discarded I wanted to hit him. Then yell at him. Then act all tough after like I wasn't effected. I wasn't even used! It was a kiss!
Kevin wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly. "My dad was right, I'm an idiot. Come on Winter let's sit down."
I let him lead us to the couch and wiped my face. I moved my legs to my chest as I looked at him from under my wet lashes. Kevin ran his hands over his face before turning to me. "Winter I'm so sorry. When I said came out wrong to you and I know why. Still I shouldn't have touched you because of the age difference but that's not the only reason."
I frowned as my tears kept coming but didn't say anything. Kevin looked at me before smiling a bit. "Winter I'm a cop and I didn't tell you because most teenagers don't like them. Plus I didn't want you to worry for me and-"
My hearing went out after he said that. His lips kept moving but I couldn't hear what he was saying. I lifted my head watching his face as he spoke.
A cop? Kevin is a cop?
I felt sick. I felt like I was actually going to pass out. I fell in love with a cop. Wait whoa what?! Love?! What the hell do I know about love?!
Kevin noticed I was out of it and leaned closer to me. "Winter? Baby are you alright?"
My heart throbbed as he called me baby. It felt wonderful to hear that coming from him. I nodded and couldn't deny anything more. I was really in love with a cop. "Do you now know why I didn't want to get in to deep? I wanted to wait until you was 18 but I couldn't. You have my heart wrapped around your beautiful finger Winter...and it makes me feel awful."
I felt him grabbed my hand and I closed my eyes. The feeling of his hand was warm. I soon felt his other hand on my face. I leaned into it enjoying the feeling. Then his soft lips fell on mine. I kissed him back feeling my heart grow twice as big.
I could hardly contain the joy I felt when we pulled apart. It felt like I actually got through to him. Like we finally are getting closer. "So my dad was bugging me bout the family dinner we have coming up. Do you want to be my date Winter?"
I nodded quickly and watched a smile bloom on his face. "I would love to."
Kevin nodded and pulled me closer to him. "Are you feeling better now? Want a back rub?"
I smiled and nodded before laying out on the couch. Not long after I felt Kevin's smooth hands slowly ride up my back. He slowly helped me out my shirt and put pressure behind his hands. Throughout the back rub he would leave kisses near my shoulders and lower back but nothing further. "You're so beautiful."
I could only blush and hide my face. I didn't answer him back because my mind was racing. He was cop and I just turned into an assassin after being a serial killer. I could only hope he never found out. I was so in love with him that I wanted to live like I was normal with him forever.
Would he pick the law over me?
Of course he would.
Would I pick killing over him?
I had no idea.