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."
into his palm, a small smile playing on her lips as he gently placed it against her cheek, being cautious so
"Anytime,"
and peaceful. Only the sound of the air conditioner and the faint buzz of the city
therapy. "You feeling better?" He
nodded, her cheeks hurting slightly, but not too much to be a
up to her and pecked her lips before heading for his scarf. "I should get going, it's pretty late." He explained when Leonica continued to
love to, luce mia, but I have to do a little revision but left
She pouted
reject the offer, not wanting to street the blonde any more than she has. "No,
He placed a chaste kiss on
"Night."
his way out the door,
and leaned against the kitchen counter, the tiredness
hell of a day, but it
"Shit."
her phone vibrating in her back pocket. It was
caller ID, she answered the call.
Gabriel. Leonica contemplated hanging up the phone, considering what he had done, but
do you want, Gabriel?" She asked, her voice cold as
us to meet
scoffed. "About what? How you placed Your damn assistant on me like a guard dog? Or
Gabriel said and Leonica could almost hear remorse in hi voice. "But hear me out,
to hear from
said as she walked
Ashley fast asleep
his room. "I gave you a second chance, you messed
now?"
a deep breath. "But just, give me this last chance. Let's just meet,
the scarf he had given her some time back, along with the wrist watch he had brought
wise to return all those,
it in her hands as she searched for a bag to pack it in. "I'll meet
was obvious excitement in his voice, but Leonica didn't bother pointing
hour from now, let's
"See you there."
placed the phone on the bedside table and gathered his scarf and gift into
ties with him, so there was
she was going
five minutes
spotting Gabriel who
moment he saw her and he stood up, welcoming
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