Her Fate Was Not With Gabriel.

"Where the hell have you been?" Was the first thing Leonica was greeted with when she walked into her house, followed by Owen's worried face. "Eight hours, fifty three missed calls and its just now you're showing up.' "I'm so sorry Owen. I went to the church to meet with Florence but then Irene called and-"

Her explanation was cut short when Owen came in front of her and grabbed her chin, eyes darkening at the sight of a bruise on her cheek.

"Who did this?"

"Owen-"

"I said who did this to you?" He repeated and she sighed.

"Irene."

"Your half sister?" Owen spat and Leonica nodded.

"She's the one that kidnapped mom, but don't worry, I was able to rescue her."

"Rescue her?" Owen mumbled, it even sure where to start tackling Leonica from the explanation she had just given him.

She was late because she went to rescue her mother from the clutches of her half sister and she also got the bruise on her face whilst doing that.

Which meant he had no route to tackle her from.

Deciding to leave it be, for now at least, Owen signed and asked. "Are you hurt anywhere else?"

"No, no. I'm fine. You can stop worrying."

"Good." He whispered and wrapped her into his arms, pulling her flush against him. "You really worried Ashley and I."

"I'm sorry,"

"It's alright. You did good." He said and pulled away, gazing at her with a gentle smile. "But next time, please inform me before doing anything dangerous."

"Will do," She promised and leaned up, placing a kiss on his lips. "Where's Ashley?" She asked as she slipped out of his hold and walked towards the kitchen. "Sleeping," Owen answered.

"And Grace?"

"She had to leave early because of a family emergency."

"Oh, alright."

Owen watched her make her way into the kitchen, pulling out a box of ice from the fridge and placing it against her face.

"Come," He held out his hand for her. "Let me help you."

gladly placed the box into his palm, a small smile playing on her lips as he gently placed

"Anytime,"

of the air conditioner and the faint buzz of the

a little while, Owen was done with the ice therapy. "You feeling better?" He asked after the ice

her cheeks hurting slightly, but not too much to

her and pecked her lips before heading for his scarf. "I should get going, it's pretty late." He explained

to, luce mia, but I have to do a little revision

see," She pouted

them." Owen offered but Leonica was quick to reject the offer, not wanting to street the blonde

placed a chaste kiss

"Night."

way out the door, leaving Leonica

counter, the tiredness

of a

"Shit."

phone vibrating in her back pocket. It

the caller ID, she

was Gabriel. Leonica contemplated hanging up the phone, considering what he had

Gabriel?" She

us to meet and

damn assistant on me like a guard dog? Or the fact that you didn't

angry, I get it," Gabriel said and Leonica could almost

nothing to hear from

Leonica said as she walked

fast asleep in

his room. "I gave you a second chance,

now?"

"But just, give me this last chance. Let's just meet, one

had given her some time back, along with the wrist

was wise to return all those,

it in her hands

you so much, Leonica," There was obvious excitement in his voice, but Leonica

let's meet

"See you there."

on the bedside table and gathered his scarf and gift

told Gabriel she was cutting ties with him,

was going

the park five minutes earlier

her car, immediately spotting

lit up the moment he saw her

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