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 it against her cheek, being cautious
"Anytime,"
comfortable and peaceful. Only the sound of the air conditioner
"You feeling better?" He asked after the ice had
not too much to
pecked her lips before heading for his scarf. "I should get going, it's pretty late."
love to, luce mia, but I have to do a little revision but left my materials at
see," She pouted
offered but Leonica was quick to reject the offer, not wanting to street the blonde any
see you tomorrow." He placed a chaste kiss
"Night."
his way out the
counter, the tiredness finally settling in. She was beyond
a
"Shit."
when she felt her phone vibrating in her back
to check the caller ID, she answered the
contemplated hanging up the phone, considering what he had done,
want, Gabriel?" She asked, her
to
She scoffed. "About what? How you placed Your damn assistant on me like a guard dog?
Gabriel said and Leonica could almost hear
nothing to hear
walked to
fast
chance, you messed it up so why should I listen
now?"
deep breath. "But just, give
the scarf he had given her some time back, along with the
wise to
scarf and holding it in her hands as she searched for a bag
Leonica," There was obvious excitement in his
now, let's meet in
"See you there."
She placed the phone on the bedside table and gathered his scarf and gift into one
cutting ties with him,
like she was
park five minutes earlier than the
off her car, immediately spotting Gabriel who
up the moment he saw her and he
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