It's safe
Hera POV
“MG, I'm sorry about acting without your permission.” Nyx apologizes, her head bowed. She might be apologizing but I know she's not remorseful deep down.
“It's good that you acknowledge your mistake.” I reply.
“I won't punish you this time but don't let that happen again I had and she lifts her face to look my way.
“Those ungrateful bastards dared to accuse you after you saved their asses. I couldn't just sit down and let them do that to you.”she protests that the typical Nyx I know.
“I could have handled it myself. Do you think I would let somebody wrong me?” I bite back and she lowers her head again.
“Forget it, I don't want to talk about that now. I need to hear why and how Carlos and that bastard Hector Luca manage to escape alive?”
I can't believe even with my team helping shadow riders they could not take down those two motherfuckers.
And Hector, how come that bastard is still alive? I thought he died alongside the other members of Luca.
I can see why Hector is trying to eliminate the shadow riders but what about Carlos? What is the reason behind his actions lately?
And that insincere apology he tendered the other night! I can't make out his intentions clearly.
“Those two managed to get away in an armored vehicle. They didn't engage directly in the gunfire.” Nyx informs me.
I pace around my office, my mind is still occupied with what greeted me when I stepped my foot in the clubhouse early.
Dead bodies everywhere, some even charred.
Something feels off about them though.
“How did you guys enter the clubhouse by the main door?" I ask and Nyx shakes her head.
“Not the front door, that's where Hector Luca was stationed.” She replies.
“Reminisced to climb up the walls. The electric fence was deactivated.” She adds and I raise my eyebrows.
“Deactivated?” I echo and Nyx nods.
“It seems like someone sabotaged them from inside. Someone gave the enemy all the information and helped them enter the clubhouse. That's the only logical explanation I have about that.” I voice my opinion.
Nyx frowns, “why would someone do that? Why would they put their lives at risk not to mention all the other members of the club?”she asks and I shrug nonchalantly.
“I don't know. What I do know is every action is stemmed from a reason.”
“Do you have anyone in mind?” Nyx probes and I shake my head.
“I'm not exactly but two people were very hostile towards me. It is either because of a personal grudge or they want to hide something from others by pointing fingers.” I speculate.
“You want me to look into it?” Nyx offers and I nod.
“That Helena woman, I want everything about her. Every single detail about her life.Get Justin to look into her personal account even her relatives own.”I instruct and Knicks nods in acknowledgment.
“We will start with her and then investigate the rest of the team. I don't believe that Carlos and Hector have the brains to plan such an attack. Someone was helping them from inside and I will not stop until I know just who it is.”
“What about your boyfriend?” Nyx asks. I can see the hesitations on her face but courage wins the battle.
“What about him?” I throw back the question at her.
“He knows he knows your identity now. That you are the leader of the killer angels.” She reminds me.
“What's wrong with him knowing that I am the leader of killer angels? Our team has never had any disagreement or interference with their gang. We don't associate ourselves with anyone.” I respond, trying to make her drop the subject.
I know where Nyx is heading and I don't want to hear it.
The relationship between us is too new and fragile to talk about our professions. He did state that my past and future is something he will accept unconditionally. I hope he doesn't change his mind after learning my real Identity in the dark web.
Killer angels is a group I created after going through something horrible. It's a group that gives women hope and a chance to start again,to escape the darkness thrust their way and more importantly,save potential women from being stripped of their dignity by ruthless men.
" We don't but it's also not a secret that many people have been after your life. Your name is something that attracts a huge bounty. You've always stayed low key and that's how no one ever found out your identity. You can trust your man,but can you trust his crew completely?" she questions.
I understand what Nyx is trying to point out. It's true, I've been running from a bounty placed on my head for so long.
That bounty is still there and people are still trying to get their hands on it.
If it was just a mere bounty placed on my head, I wouldn't be worried but the people who are after me have their own personal reasons. I have messed with powerful people, people in the government. The same government Mason is working for.
" If a time comes and he is tasked to eliminate you,do you think he will do it? Even if he doesn't, what about the rest? Will they even remember the kindness you did to them today?" Nyx questions again.
I sigh heavily, she's right. No matter how much you want to trust someone, there's no way of knowing the person's loyalty unless they prove themselves.
" We will cross that bridge when the time comes. In the meantime, keep every one of them under scrutiny. "
After leaving the base,I hail a cab and head back home. I feel exhausted and strained, both physically and mentally. The attack at the clubhouse is not something I expected. If there's something I have learnt is that danger can come anytime. No warning,no nothing.
What happened at the clubhouse is something I dread ever happening to the angel killers. Our group consists of young girls from ten years who are still schooling. Although we offer them basic training,it's not enough to counter a full-blown attack.
Now more than ever,I have to protect those I regard as family. I have to keep the secret of my identity safe.
When the taxi parks outside my apartment, I hand over the money to the driver before stepping out.
The day's events are finally catching up on me. My body aches in protest at every step I take. I don't think I have any more energy left in me.
When I step inside my house after unlocking it,my phone vibrates inside my pocket. I fish it out and read the message from the notification banner.
" We need to talk." The message reads. I scoff and shove my phone back to my pockets. Now he wants to talk? Talk about what exactly? He stood there when his crew accused me. He even questioned me. That alone tells me that he doesn't trust me.
I switch the lights on and proceed to the kitchen to fetch a bottle of water from the fridge. I drink it in one gulp and place the empty bottle in the dustbin.
My phone starts ringing,I retrieve it and read the caller ID. It's Mason. I sigh,I have nothing to talk with him right now.
I reject his call and switch the lights off before heading to the bedroom. I take a quick shower and change into a nightdress before plopping onto the bed.
I'm so tired that sleep takes me instantly.
I'm awoken from a dreamless sleep by the sound of someone moving around. I sit up and rub my eyes, I squint and look around the room.
Mason is standing by the window, looking through the blinds.
I grab the gun from the bedside table and aim it at him.
" What the hell are you doing here?" I hiss at him. He doesn't say anything but continues staring out the window.
"Came to see my woman ." He answers so casually, as if he's talking about the weather.
"Your woman? Last time I checked I didn't belong to you. What gives you the right to enter my apartment without permission? Don't you think that's creepy?" I snarl at him. His expressions don't change as he stares at me.
" Come with me. It's not safe here.”