Chapter 9

Ares Knight

"..............and so when I took the night train from Ohio to South Georgia, I arrived there by 4:00am in the morning"

I pretended to pay attention as Leah told me about how she left New Jersey without anyone knowing. I wasn't really attentive, I just loved her voice. We were under my grey silk covers with Leah playing her fingers on my chest while I wrapped my arms protectively around her. God only knows how much I missed these sweet moments with her. Moments like after we finish our love-making, we would just cuddle and talk or watch a movie. It was one of my favorite moments with her. But then again, every moment with her is worth cherishing and remembering.

"and so I met this guy named Troy Winter who was looking for a mistress. He hates married life.........."

You know that time I said I wasn't paying attention? Well scratch that. I instantly shifted to my side to face her as she continued to talk.

"a mistress?" I rose a brow, pissed off by this man already. How many fucking times do I have to tell the world she's my girl? An embarrassed blush spread across her cheeks.

"well yeah and I had to agree because I knew nobody in South Georgia and I was running short of cash. His offer was pretty good-" she cuts herself off when she sees the look I was giving her. I was very pissed off.

"haven't I made it clear that I'm the only man that is suppose to touch you that way? I don't like the way you're speaking right now" I hissed, annoyed. A sad smile appeared on her face as she copied my position. She laid her small soft hand on my cheek to calm me down. And it was actually working.

"I know Ares but I had no place to stay and I know you wouldn't want me living in the streets right?"

"it wouldn't have happened if you stayed in the first place" I pointed out. Her face fell and she let out a small sigh.

"I know. It won't happen again. I'm sorry" she says, using a soft voice. I pushed her hair back and smiled.

"okay. You're mine right?" I pouted, my eyes pleading with her. She kissed me and giggled into my mouth.

"always Ares. Always" she replied gently when she pulled away.

"good" I said, laying back on the bed and holding her tightly but gently at the same time. Like she was a fragile piece of glass I was afraid to break. Well technically, she was.

Our little high school romance lasted for only a few moments after our conversation before Leah decides to play wild. Her hand gradually lowered down my chest and under the sheets and I let out a shaky breath. Her hands started rubbing my manhood and my desire for her heightened as I closed my eyes. Fuck, she really knew my weak point.

"Leah, you want to play wild don't Ya'?" I grinned, hovering on top of her. She grinned back at me.

"hell yes Romeo" she laughed, buckling her legs around my waist.

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It was 2:00am in the morning but I still couldn't get myself to sleep. Don't get me wrong, Leah's presence was really comforting to me. But I can't seem to fall asleep. Because I had a lot on my mind. After my heated conversation with Jasmine, all the memories were mercilessly flowing back. And I can't help but think: Who the fuck is this Austin Campbell?

There is no man in his right senses that would be willing to marry a nineteen year old girl who had never had a boyfriend and is a Freasher in college. Even though I had cut off all of my communication with my mother and my sister, I was eyes-open to what goes on in their life in Florida. Jasmine has never had a boyfriend, not one that I knew of. It almost seems impossible, but I still used to be financially helpful to them.

Last year, I opened a Bakery Shop for my mother and enrolled my sister into Harvard University after she finished off her high school that I had been paying. Everything they do, comes back to my ears. Either they are in danger or not.

It has been 14 years since me and my family went our separate ways. 14 years since he died...........

I'm a really bad person. I haven't told Leah anything about my past and it's killing me slowly inside. Some part of me understands why I didn't want her to know, and some part still gode against that. I just didn't want to hurt her. My past is too dark, she won't see in it. It's better to leave it a lie because I knew that if she did find out, I was dead sure she would leave again. And she'll leave for good. I was selfishly keeping her for myself, but also for protection. But it was better this way.

It was better to live like a Knight..........not a Montez.

I rubbed my face with my palms I frustration, trying not to lull into Leah's soft snores. She would hate me if she finds out. But right now, it was not what I was looking for.

I merely got off the bed in my naked self and walked towards the couch that I abandoned my phone. After slipping into some random sweats I found on the plush couch beside the window that led to the balcony, I grabbed my phone and speed dialled Dean's number after punching in Reina's name as the password.

"you have my time now?" he iced when he answered.

"oh C'mon, it's not my fault I couldn't resist" I chuckled. I could just imagine him rolling his eyes.

"whatever. What's up with the night call? I was peacefully sleeping you know" he complained in a grumble. I sighed over the phone, picking on my nails.

"we got no sleep now. I think there might be trouble"

"what? After the ones we're trying to tackle?"

"yup. Jasmine is calling on one herself"

"what do you mean?". I hissed as I remembered our conversation, my mood darkening.

"she's getting married!"

"you're kidding me right?"

"I'm afraid not. They met in college. Some fucked up guy named Austin Campbell. 2 months into the fucked up relationship I had no idea about, then Bam! They're getting married"

"wow, I hear the wedding bells" Dean says dryly and somewhat angrily.

"there wouldn't be any wedding bells nor groom if he fucks with me!"

"then what are you gonna do? Kill him?"

"if I have to. I smell a rat from his name"

"you always smell a rat when it comes to the Fam" he chuckled.

"I want a full research on that guy, Dean"

"well you're in luck 'cause I was making one while we were on phone. The guy's name is Austin Campbell. 20 years of age. Works as a bartender while attending Harvard University. No family background, no nothing personal. Profile blank. Oh and he works for a guy named Troy Winter" Dean replied over the phone.

My heart leaped. No family background and no profile? That means his identity is a scam. But Troy? Wasn't that the guy that fucked with my girl back in South Georgia? Something is not right here.

"make a research on that Troy Winter" I ordered.

"I'm on it........... Let's see, Troy Winter. 20 years of age. Works as an employee in some unknown company. That's pretty much it"

"what? But that is impossible. Leah mentioned he worked as a shareholder"

"Leah?"

"yeah. Long story"

"oookkkayyy..........I kinda smell a rat and a fish all together in this situation"

"does he have a profile?"

"yeah, the dumbass thinks he's smart, I'm gonna use his profile"

"okay"

"hold up, if you're trying to get through this, are you gonna sign that million dollar contract from Hargens?"

"ugh, I don't know. Maybe I'll just put Pheobe back in Ireland. I'm putting this new trouble to be my first priority"

"and what's that? Kill the groom?"

"nah. Kill the groom and the master of the groom" I laughed.

"okay so, what about the Dealers?"

"I think I'll brush them off for a bit. They haven't made any move since that dude in South Georgia"

"do you think they are giving up?"

"maybe. I'll not be so sure because they are pretty much unpredictable. But maybe because they don't know what I'm up to or where I am since I left South Georgia. Maybe they can't get to me"

"or not. I think someone is already a step ahead of us. Many steps in fact"

"what do you mean?" I furrowed my brows in confusion. There was a brief silence over the other line before Dean sighed.

"you might not believe this, Ares" he babbled.

"tell me!"

Dean sighed in defeat before I heard a scramble from the other line.

"Eros, Ares. Eros is Troy Winter"

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Leah Knight

It has actually been a while since I had a peaceful good night sleep. I can't even remember how long. Usually when I wake up, I would be so annoyed and irritated at anything I land my eyes on. Especially when the morning sun glares back at me. But when I woke up the next morning after Ares and I made up, I smiled beautifully at the morning sun that glared at me. But I wasn't paying much attention to its light anyway, because I had a much better view. Over the couch in the huge bedroom was Ares, sleeping shirtless. His long dark eyelashes complimented his perfectly sculptured alabaster cheekbones. Not only that, it was better view because Reina was sleeping peacefully atop his chest. I had to curse Ares for shooting my phone because I was dying to snap a picture of them. Sometimes, I used to wonder if his brains were under his feet and he use them to walk.

I sighed with that same smile before grabbing the robe that was on the floor. I wrapped it around my naked self before tiptoeing towards the couch. After admiring them for sometime, I inwardly facepalmed myself when I realized I had to wake them up. Wake him up actually. I couldn't take Reina out of his grip because his arm was around her securedly.

Gently, I tried to carry her off him. You remember that time when I said Ares's lips were suicide? Yeah, I was Goddamn serious! I couldn't control myself, I just had to kiss him.

"Hmmmm.........." he hummed, smiling lovingly and slowly fluttering his eyes open.

"Good morning, beautiful" his voice was raspy and morning-sexy. I smiled, giggling.

"morning, handsome" I greeted, straightening up with Reina in my arms. I started playing with her small hand and shaking her lightly when she was about to cry.

"how was your night?" he muttered into my ear when he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. I shot him a smile as I shook her.

"it was...........the best I've ever had" I replied.

"oh, because you dreamt of me?" he chuckled, still holding me.

"don't be so cocky Ares, I just loved the fluff of the mattress" I chimed smoothly.

"or maybe the fluff me?"

I laughed at his comment, shaking my head at him.

"what would I ever do without you, Ares?" I smiled, murmuring lowly.

"nothing. 'Cause I'll always be with you no matter what it takes. No matter how far I'll go. I'll do anything for you" he whispered. But I wanted the fun, not the blush.

"I don't think cheesy pick-up lines would woo me" I smirked.

"Ohh, but I'm not being cheesy. I'm telling you the truth"

"okay, let me guess your second one........ You would swim across the ocean to get to me?! Heh, heard it a million times already. It's pretty cliché"

"Nah, I can't swim across the ocean to get to you. I'll just rent a boat. We ain't in the 1880's"

I bursted out into fits of uncontrollable laughter as Ares snatched Reina out of my arms before I could fall us off. I was laughing so hard, my stomach churned.

"you're one in a million, Ares" I laughed, holding my stomach. Ares stared at me with amusement.

"one in a million but the only one for you, beautiful" he whispered, biting his lips and turning me on.

"Damn right, Romeo"..............