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."

her lips as he gently placed it against her cheek, being cautious so as not to hurt her.

"Anytime,"

peaceful. Only the sound of the air conditioner and the faint buzz of

was done with the ice therapy. "You feeling better?" He asked after the

slightly, but not

his scarf. "I should get going, it's pretty late." He explained when Leonica continued

do a little revision

She pouted and

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

He placed a chaste kiss on

"Night."

his way out

counter, the tiredness finally settling in. She was

one hell of a day, but

"Shit."

felt her phone vibrating in her back pocket. It was

caller ID, she answered

was Gabriel. Leonica contemplated hanging up the phone,

Gabriel?" She asked, her voice cold as

us to meet and

me like a guard dog? Or the fact that

could almost hear remorse in hi voice. "But

nothing to hear from

as she walked to her

Ashley fast asleep

second chance, you messed it up so why should I

now?"

paused and took a deep breath. "But just, give me this last chance. Let's just meet,

down his offer when she spotted the scarf he had given her some time back,

to return all those,

in, walking towards the scarf and holding it in her hands as she searched for a bag to pack it in. "I'll

so much, Leonica," There was obvious excitement in his voice, but Leonica didn't bother pointing

from now, let's meet in

"See you there."

words, she ended the call. She placed the phone on the bedside table and gathered his scarf and gift into

was serious when she told Gabriel she was cutting ties with him, so there was no point in holding onto his

she was going

park five minutes

her car, immediately spotting

the moment he saw her and he

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