Need a plan
Hera POV
I am outside Chloe's house as early as seven. I don't want his husband to give me another excuse like he did yesterday. Mason's warning from last night is still in mind. However,I pray that he is nothing like Mason wanted to make him sound.
I ring the bell the second time. I am about to do it the third time when the door is pulled open and Chloe comes into view.
" Hera? Why are you here?" She fakes the surprised tone in her voice. I narrow my eyes at her suspiciously. What's that supposed to mean? I am about to counter when my eyes catch sight of a familiar face sitting on the coach, reading what looks like a newspaper.
My frown deepens. When I look at Chloe again, she looks...scared? My heart skips a beat. Mason was right.
" Chole, who's at the door?" the man asks from inside. Chloe looks at me with pleading eyes.
" It's the mail delivery guy. He got the wrong address and was just leaving."Chloe announces before shutting the door on my face. I stand rooted in place unaware of just what happened. I contemplate knocking again and confronting Chloe about lying that I am a delivery guy but decide against it.
One thing is for sure, Chloe is not alright. I didn't fail to notice the bruised patch of her left eye. Is that scumbag physically abusing my friend? I don't see any other explanation apart from that.
With her heavy heart I turn around and walk away stepping inside my car. I drive away. I don't drive far away from Chloe's apartment. Spotting a quiet place, I park my car and make a call.
"What anything about him?" I ask Justin, whom I tasked to find all information about Chloe's husband. On normal days I would have been patient until he sent the information to me but this is a matter of life and death. If my guess is right then Chloe's life might be in dange. That's why she made that call to me.
"I haven't found everything about him but whatever I have about him is already ugly enough. Hera that man is dangerous." Justin informs me.
"Forward it to me." I order and end the call. I can already feel my blood boiling with anger. That bastard better not be trying something funny with my best friend or he will answer me. I don't care how dangerous he might be.
An email notification sound pings on my phone and I open it. The more I read the information the angrier I get. That fucking scumbag has ties with Carlos. It's no wonder Carlos showed himself at the hotel I was lodging during Chloe's wedding.
That's not all, he is also married to some other woman apart from Chloe. He has a criminal record too. After going through everything I am convinced that the man married Chloe not out of love but for his convenience.
I put a call across Mason. Without my team here in Las Vegas I can't attempt to play the hero alone. Mason answers almost immediately.
"Hey, when will you be back home?" That's the first thing he asks when the call connects.I can't help but smile at his antics.
"We talked about this.I won't be home until my mission is completed here." I reply.
"I thought you were calling to ask me to pick you up at the airport." He sighs dramatically.
"Can you do it in your condition?"I mock and I hear him groan in frustration. He is still not fully recovered from the injuries he got during the attack at my house.
" I can try." He answers and I roll my eyes at him.
" Stay home and recover. I'll be back before you know it." I reply. " Actually,I need your help." I continue.
"Tell me."
"I got some information about Chloe's husband.I believe he is part of the dark web. He is also associated with Carlos and I also have a hunch that he is mistreating Chloe. I want to rescue her from him but I need your help."I explain.
" What do you need from me?" Mason asks and I swallow.
" One of your deadly weapons,Zero." I declare and hold my breath, awaiting his answer.
Moments pass without an answer,just an awkward silence.
" I would have deployed my team but I..." I start to explain but Mason cuts me off.
" You don't need to explain yourself. Shadow Riders are indebted to you." I want to argue but I hold myself back.
" Zero is actually there in Vegas." Mason confesses and that has me raising my brows at him. Zero is coincidentally here in the city? What's the probability he was sent here to stalk me? Since the stalker himself is injured and incapable of doing the deed himself, did he delegate the task to his trusted confidant?
" Tell me the truth,did you send him to stalk me?" I ask
" What if I say yes, will you be upset?" He answers my question with another question.
" I don't know." I answer truthfully. I don't know how I'll feel if it turns out Mason sent someone to track me down.
" I am worried about you, Hera. I can't keep you safe in my condition."Mason admits indirectly. I close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose.
" You can't always protect me from the dangers I'll encounter in life." I argue.
" Maybe I can't always but I can try whenever I can." He replies. I don't know what else to say.
" I got worried last night after you talked about Chloe's husband. Chicago is safer compared to Las Vegas. I couldn't rest knowing you are out there alone. So,I did what I thought was best. If I could have done it myself, I would have." Mason explains.
" Okay." That's the only word that comes out of my mouth. I am not angry,just a bit surprised.
" I'll ask Zero to get in touch with you. You can work together on your mission."Mason continues and I chuckle.
" Just tell him to come out of whatever hole he is watching me from. We need to figure out a way to rescue her before it's too late." I inform him.
It doesn't take long before a car stops next to mine. Zero steps out and matches towards my car. He opens the door and slides inside. He has a warm aura around him that is very comforting.
" Hi, Hera."He greets and smiles at me. His smile makes me smile too.
" Hey, Zero." I greet back. " Are you stalking me?" I tease.
" Stalking? No,I am on a mission." He states and we both laugh.
" Viper said you need my help." He states after a few seconds of silence. I nod and explain my plans to him.
" It won't be easy." He starts. " You can't just barge into his house and snatch Chloe away. You said it yourself,he is a dangerous man. A man entangled in the dark web is not an easy target." Zero explains.
"I am aware. That's why I need a plan. We can't let her suffer in the hands of that bastard.”