8. The Reason!
Author's POV
Arabella quickly ducked down and hid behind the cops, showing them that she was really held as a captive.
The cop looked at her and then towards Noah.
"We have to file a report if she wants to."
Arabella peaked from behind a cop when Oliver stood at the door. His frame blocking the view inside. His face was dangerously calm like he doesn't give a single fuck about the presence of cops.
"The girl entered the premises without permission. We are just interrogating her..."
His voice was strong.
"Isn't it, Kitten?"
And it turned one tone soft when he talked to her.
"But Sir, this girl belongs to an orphanage. Her kidnapping has created a restlessness among people... I don't think she has anything which will benefit you."
The cop requested, clearly knowing that he can't mess with Knights.
"You don't have to worry about it..."
Oliver smirked.
"She will leave when I want her to leave..."
He looked at her.
"Come inside, Kitten..."
Arabella looked at the cop for help but he looked down in guilt and she understood that he is not going to help her. Oliver's strong hand extended for her to take and she was smart enough to understand what will happen if she would offend him more, she has seen him shooting the guard. The cop she was relying on was a coward.
Oliver smiled softly when she placed her timid hand in his and he pulled her back. He thought she would protest but now he knows that she is capable of doing critical thinking. Nothing looked this much cute before.
"See, she wants to stay."
Oliver pulled her by his side and mocked the cop.
"You can go now."
"But Sir, the orphanage people are in panic because of the incident. We are trying that the news doesn't spread in the town and for that we need this girl back... If news spreads then it will be a problem for you only. You will grab unnecessary attention."
He tried to make him understand.
"She is not going anywhere until she opens her mouth..."
Oliver was stern this time.
"I don't want you at my door again... Get out!"
He closed the door and she flinched by his side.
"Did I gave you the permission to go out?"
He frowned at her and she gulped nervously.
"Oliver, I think the cop was right... We are wasting our time with this girl."
Noah tried to change his mind, even though he knew that it's difficult.
"Noah, get my shirt and car... We are visiting a warehouse today."
He ordered, clearly ignoring his words.
Noah sighed and walked away.
Arabella gasped when he sat on the chair and pulled her on his lap. She looked at him nervously while resting her hand on his chest. His face was breathtakingly attractive and her young heart was clearly admiring it but the reality was shaking her out. He is a criminal!
She gulped and released a shaky breath when he gently tucked back the free strand of her hair. Her face looked like a white dove, pure and serene.
His eyes again got lost in admiring her.
"How old are you?"
He questioned, even though he knows that she is not going to speak.
His eyes were soft and gentle as he looked at her. He didn't know that he could admire something so strongly.
She bit her lips nervously and looked at him lost when he caressed her lips with his thumb which felt soft and delicate.
He could hear her loud heartbeats and it was no less than a music for him.
Her breathing quickened when he leaned down to towards her lips and she closed her eyes shut. She was waiting for the touch but Noah was on time.
"Car is ready and here's your shirt."
Oliver stopped and looked at him annoyed.
"You are always on time, aren't you?"
Noah shrugged.
"Isn't that a good thing?"
He rolled his eyes and got up after Arabella. He grabbed her hand and led her out. She panicked and looked at him confused.
He opened the door for her but she refused to get in.
"I have a work to finish, Kitten and I can't leave you at home alone. I can't trust your little healed legs."
He waited for her to get inside but she was rooted in her place. He rolled his eyes, lifted her up and placed inside the car.
Arabella shifted in her place when he sat beside her while wearing his tshirt which was cladding his body perfectly and was showing his arm tattoo. He was looking charming.
He dumped his leather jacket and smiled at her teasingly.
"Enjoying it?"
She cleared her throat and snapped her head away when she realised that she was staring at him while he was dressing himself.
He chuckled and shook his head amused.
Arabella grew nervous as they entered the forest and she saw huge warehouses which were guarded by men.
She followed him like a lost child while he was supervising everything. She was keeping herself entertained and distracted until the she heard a gun shot.
Everyone got alert and Oliver quickly pulled her behind huge tanks.
"Stay here and don't come out..."
He warned and she nodded, clearly traumatized by the gun shot.
She did as he told her. It was clear, even he didn't know that they would get attacked like this but he didn't look surprised like this is a regular thing for him.
Noah took care of the armed men and Oliver single handedly took down the fighters which looked skilled. She was shocked to see how good he was in martial arts. Moving like a wind and taking down like a fire. He was fast.
It was a harsh reality check for her that the man is more dangerous than he shows.
Her mouth was dropped open when she saw him snapping and breaking necks along with other bones like it's fun for him.
He stopped when the attacks stopped and looked at Noah.
"Leonardo?"
He scowled.
Noah nodded.
"Probably! He doesn't want us to get this deal."
"Old bastard!"
He cursed.
"Kitten, come out we are leaving."
He ordered.
Arabella quickly stabilized herself and step out. She was walking towards him and he noticed an injured man who was on the floor had pointed his weak gun at her direction. His aim should have been Oliver but it looked like that his injured hand wasn't aiming right.
Oliver quickly pulled her away and unfortunately the bullet slashed his arm. She screamed when she heard a gun shot and hugged him tightly.
Noah shot the man and cursed when he saw Oliver was bleeding. He quickly checked his arm.
"It's a deep wound..."
He declared.
Arabella looked at him shocked, not believing that he took a gun shot to save her.
Oliver inspected it and shook his head.
"Nothing new, I am fine."
There wasn't even a wrinkle of pain on his face and it was surprising for Arabella.
Noah tied handkerchief around his arms to stop the bleeding and they went home.
Arabella was looking at his hand nervously but he wasn't even flinching in pain. The pain tolerance level was high.
They reached home and got out of the car. Arabella looked at Matilda who was waiting at the main gate. She was looking worried and tensed.
She tried to run towards her but Oliver grabbed her arm and pulled her back.
"You are too overexcited, Kitten... You just start running towards people you know."
He mocked her.
Matilda saw how scared and nervous Arabella was and she also knows that Knights are powerful but she wasn't going back without Arabella. It was her responsibility to protect kids in her orphanage.
"Sir, I know that the kids invade your personal property but I assure you that they are innocent... They didn't mean any harm. Please let me take the girl."
Oliver looked at the nun who was pleading. He thought no one would care about an orphan but he was wrong.
"Ask her to answer my questions and I'll let her go."
His arm was strongly wrapped around her waist.
"She has a selective mutism. She won't talk to you if you are making her nervous or uncomfortable."
Matilda explained and Oliver's head snapped towards Arabella. Now he understood why she haven't said a word to him.
He cursed himself for scaring her more.
"I just took a bullet for her. I think she should be comfortable enough to talk to me.."
He raised his eyebrows at Arabella who was looking at him tensed.
"Child, just answer the questions and let's go home... Everyone is waiting for you."
Matilda assured her.
Arabella looked at her motherly face and then looked at Oliver. He smirked when he realised that she is ready to answer his questions.
"What's your name, Kitten?"
He whispered to her.
She released a shaky breath.
"Arabella!"
His smile bloomed when he heard that name.
"How old are you?"
"Seventeen"
She breathed out and saw his smile fading out. She looked at him confused when his hold on her loosened and he stepped back from her.
"You are a minor!"
He looked disappointed.
Matilda quickly pulled her away from him.
"I am sorry the trouble these kids caused you... It won't happen again, I promise!"
She started taking her away with her.
Arabella looked back and saw Oliver who was now looking at her with hard face. She has no idea why but there was a feeling that she is leaving something behind.