Skye's POV
It's undeniable that this is a tense and dangerous situation but I'll admit, I get a kick out of it, when it's on my terms. It also gives the inner circle a chance to regroup and train together, you can never be too prepared.
There is one perfect place we haven't been in a while. The grand double doors of my first establishment opened.
"Is there anything Axel doesn't own?" Grayson whispers to me, I catch him examining the reception.
I smirk "This isn't his, it's mine" although my dear brother does treat both the town and city like a monopoly board, he still has me to contend with.
Grayson's wide eyed shocked expression should offend me but I'll class it as being impressed.
The building is well established. It is the main hub off all of my businesses. This happens to be my training ground but I have my foot in all sorts. Much like Axel with his first hotel they hold a strange homely feel, they were the first independent thing that we created.
I led down the long narrow corridor that nobody but the people I allow walk. I place my hand on a screen guarding the first door, it scans approving me access upon entre. My parents comply understanding the severity of the security.
Axel believes it's above him but he's jealous since I have arguably the stronger security. He scans his hand grinning at me sarcastically.
"Do I get one of those? I hear Grayson ask Blake.
Blake chuckles looking at him sympathetically "I doubt it. Don't take it personal, Skye only gave me one a couple years ago since I broke it"
I daggered him dramatically, "Do you want to tell the real story?"
He rolled his eyes and sighs walking closer to the scanner "Blake didn't break in at all" I smirk as he passes me "He wouldn't quit complaining and he attempted countless times to break in, all unsuccessful. I was getting tired of it; the novelty wore off but giving him access was way too easy" I held back my laughter thinking of the previous event.
"He once again attempted to get in but this time he was successful due to me making it so easy a toddler could do it but when he opened the door an alarm went off and a slight shock came from the scanner"
"A SHOCK? It knocked me unconscious" Blake yells, we all laugh at his dramatic defence.
"This is the very few places you couldn't annoy me, you can't blame me for blocking you. plus, you tend to break things"
Blake is very touchy, I thought he'd learn when he nearly shot Axel but he still has the brain of an inquisitive child.
Brooke skips into the main room full of cheer to the tech suite she has. It's her very own playground where ours in slightly different.
Grayson's eyes ignite taking in the surrounding. Targets, punchbags, weaponry on some of the walls but he hasn't seen the half of it.
The groaning noise coming from Blake catches my attention. Vanessa has him pinned to the ground holding his twisted arm. "It's been 5 seconds and they're already hurting each other" I sigh
"As much as I love seeing Blake getting his ass kicked let him up, he's fragile" he growled as I chuckle.
"I could shoot you right now" he threats with his damaged pride.
My mum giggles "No, you can't" in her hand she holds Blake's gun. She has perfect sleight of hand which comes in handy and she's pretty good at using what she takes.
I stroll further into the room and turn the corner. We reach a volt to which I open. "Let me guess a death chamber?" Grayson laughs,
"Close enough" I smirk
The door open exposing the hundreds of weapons and devices powerful enough to wipe out the whole town, probably the city. The amazement grew in his eyes whereas the excitement grew for the others.
Blake is in his natural habit but I know he gets a kick about using my belongings but, I weaken his masculinity on a daily basis so we're equal.
We each return to the main room. Brooke grins at the screen obviously enjoying whatever she's up to. I believe that her ability of technology and software is just as deadly as what we do, she can do serious damage.
Everyone split off to their sections. "What's the run down on everyone?" Grayson asks.
I point "Vanessa" she's currently warming up "Don't touch her unless you want broken ribs and a murderous Axel" She threw one punch as I spoke, it made my point even more clear.
"Blake. He may seem like the clown but he can be he's very tactical. Nothing is off limits or ever locked, that kid can unlock and get into everything" He seems genuinely surprised at me singing his praises. Two full rounds of shots go off sounding the whole room, two blood thirsty men that are responsible.
"Axel is self-explanatory and as for my Dad. If you mess with either of them you won't come out in the best state"
He doesn't ask about my Mum as she displayed some of her abilities earlier. "Brooke really just sits on behind a computer?"
I shake my head with a smirk "Hey Brooke, three men top right corner" I shout.
She doesn't take her eyes off the screen but she reaches for the blades of the desk. She throws them one after another at rapid speed almost at my pace. They hit the target fairly close to perfect.
"Woah" Grayson chuckles. I turn to look amused by his surprise.
Since we went through everyone I figure it's about time he shows his true ability considering he fought like an infant against me.
"Show me what you've got. Jock" I smirk whispering in Grayson's ear, I could practically hear the annoyance through his breath but I carried on enjoying the feel of annoying him.
Brooke typing and coding was making me light headed but I could make slight sense of what she was doing. The last few days I made sure Tyler's Dad's car was being tracked but he seems to be doing a good enough job at hiding his out of work interests.
The sound of the door opening snapped me away from the frame by frame photos Brooke and Taylor managed to salvage from the Casino, club and the school which I thought was impossible, but like I said they hold extreme power.
Four guns point to the door immediately.
"Hold your fire" A smug voice calmly says; the mystery man is quickly identified. Everyone rolled their eyes and continued.
"I should let them shoot you considering your tardiness"
"Oh, come on gorgeous, you know you'd miss me too much to kill" I shake my head at the hopeless flirt Baxter is.
I clap my hand commanding him "Out back. Let's go, stop wasting time"
He holds his hands in surrender "I know where I'm going" he leans back to whisper in my ear "besides, I don't think your boyfriends a big fan of me especially when you give me the dreamy eyes" I smack his arm making the message clear, MOVE!
As Baxter predicted Grayson was in fact bothered. The grip on his gun was so firm he could have a chance of crushing it.
The sound of a gun cocking travels the room. This guy seriously has to make a dramatic entrance every time, doesn't he?
Baxter's signature aggressive glow comes out. He's a playful puppy when it comes to danger yet, he is one of the calmest people I've ever known under pressure. I believe it has something to do with being exposed to this world for so long and handling the abuse from his Dad, Baxter is one hell of a fighter; mentally and physically.
He takes the target next to Grayson. Cracking his neck and lining up he shoots. He may have stepped away from this life but it definitely didn't step away from him. A perfect round.
"Feels good to be back" he smirks still admiring his work.
The rest of the room smiles with him, even Grayson smiles a little. "Welcome home buddy" Blake nudges him.
It fuelled Grayson to concentrate more. The sheer annoyance and need to prove himself took over. It didn't do him any harm, the motivation made him more accurate and to me, desirable. Grayson doesn't exactly favour Baxter but he flipped a switch.
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Time escaped us and we had lost hours. We only knew how long we'd been there from our stomach's and by that, I mean Blake and Vanessa. That's on the list of many things that bugs him, complaints about food. Vanessa gets away with it, but Blake not so much.
"Can we get rid of the frosty atmosphere in this car please?"
Grayson glared at me as if he was lost "You're annoyed I didn't tell you Baxter was coming and that he had a hand print ID I get it but, I'm bored of the Baxter arguments"
The silence made the tension grow "Now you mention it, that was annoying but I'm more annoyed that you just missed the drive thru"
As far as preventing an argument he did a solid job "I understand the situation. Plus, I am your boyfriend he's merely a colleague"
I side glance him, I feel his hand slide up my thigh making me grow frustrated, in a way I'm not normally "Or am I wrong?" his voice was seductive and verging on cruel
I push his face away with my index finger on his cheek, I could feel his breath on my neck it was torturous "Behave, lover boy, before I crash the car"