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."

palm, a small smile playing on her lips as he gently placed it against her cheek, being cautious so as

"Anytime,"

peaceful. Only the sound of the air conditioner and the faint buzz of the city life from outside filled the

the ice therapy. "You feeling better?" He asked after the ice had been returned to the

her cheeks hurting slightly, but not too

up to her and pecked her lips before heading for his scarf. "I should get going, it's

to do a little revision but left my

see," She pouted

offered but Leonica was quick to reject the offer, not wanting to street the blonde any more than she has. "No, it's

I'll see you tomorrow." He placed

"Night."

those words, he made his way

counter, the tiredness finally settling in. She was

of a day, but

"Shit."

phone vibrating in

the caller ID, she answered

contemplated hanging up the phone, considering what he had

do you want, Gabriel?" She asked,

to meet and

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

could almost hear remorse in hi voice. "But hear me out,

nothing to hear from

walked to her

Ashley fast asleep

second chance, you

now?"

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

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

was wise to return all

in her hands as she searched for a bag to pack it in.

obvious excitement in his voice, but Leonica didn't

from now, let's meet in the

"See you there."

call. She placed the phone on the bedside table and gathered

cutting ties with him, so

she was

the park five minutes earlier than the agreed

her car, immediately spotting

he saw

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