1. Thrill 

LEO. 

“Stay here.” I commanded Azura, taking hold of her arms and pressing her up against a pillar “I’ve got your back.” Jax nodded, turning his back to Azura as he stood guard. 

Things had turned into a fucking mess. 

I ran out from behind the pillar, reloading my gun as I shot two men dead, ducking behind a table before reaching Ace. Jin was by my side within seconds as we both pulled Ace up. He was bleeding profusely. “Get him out of here, now!” I commanded, dragging him behind the pillar along with Jin. “I’ll cover you.” 

Jin nodded, shouldering Ace. He was still alive… which meant it wasn’t the bullets that 

I turned, seeing one of my men fall to the ground, instantly dead. 

My head snapped up, seeing the men in balaclavas and leather who were shooting wildly.” They’re here.” 

Unease settled into me as I saw Azura pale. She didn’t need to say it aloud, nor did I need to hear her thoughts to know these were Judah’s men. 

I glanced at Azura. ‘Use the ring!‘ 

She nodded, sliding it off her finger. She twisted the top and tossed it out into the midst of the room. Heavy smoke filled the room, blanketing us, and for a few moments, the sound of gunshots lessened. ‘Now!‘ I shouted through the link to Jin as he nodded, running for the exit. 

‘Web’s getting away! Shall I go after him?‘ Jax asked through the link. I could sense the irritation in his voice. 

I saw Li Sheng try to target Web, but he missed, cursing in frustration as a few of the hooded men opened fire. 

“Don’t risk it, they have the bullets! Clear out.” I growled, pressing my microphone on my collar. “I want everyone to clear the fuck out! Now. 

“I’m taking Azura.” I added. If Judah was listening in and was the one who had initiated the attack, it meant he was here, but there wasn’t any way to find him right now. Plus the chaos would only make it riskier. 

“We got what we needed from Web, as for the unfinished business between us… his time is fucking near.” 

I took hold of Azura’s wrist, sparks rushing through me before I ran out from behind the pillar. The sound of gunshots and shouts followed us as the smoke began easing up a little. 

‘I’m out.‘ Jin’s breathless voice came. 

‘Perfect. Jax, Li Sheng, get our men out and leave.‘ It might be fucking hypocritical of me, but I needed Jin and Ace gone first… they both had mates waiting for them at home… I didn’t want to see either of them in Kareena’s place. 

We ran fast, ducking and dodging, pushing through the chaos, stopping when someone tried 

to fire at us. Another dangerous shot came close, and I stopped, hiding behind another pillar and pulled her against me. I watched someone empty their gun at the wall ahead of us, a wall where we would have been if I didn’t pull us back. She locked her arm around my neck as another bullet narrowly missed us and hit the pillar instead. 

“Fucking assholes. This is why I wanted you home.” I said to Azura arrogantly, as the man came running over towards us. 

She rolled her eyes, shooting the attacker in the leg the moment he came into view. Far too fast for him to even react. He let out a howl of pain and another shot from me finished him off. 

“Don’t underestimate me. I swear I don’t mind pulling the trigger as often as I need to.” She growled. “Besides, I can take care of myself. Remember my shield trick in there?” She added with a raised eyebrow. 

Had to admit that shit did save us. 

“Yeah, quick thinking on your part.” I murmured, kissing her neck. “Or should I say, acting on reflex, because you sure as fuck didn’t know you could do that shit.” 1 

She frowned, pouting slightly, and I knew I was fucking right. 

“Dick.” She muttered. “Don’t test me, Baby.“1 

I smirked as I pulled her along as I headed for the side exit. From here it was still fucking far, although Jax and Li Sheng were covering us. I didn’t think we’d make it across so fucking easily. The door in question burst open and I instantly changed direction, heading for the stairs to the first floor. It was across the hall, though. 

I pushed her away from the

Beautiful.” I replied, pushing her behind an upturned table as I shot a round of bullets at some men I recognised

another round of bullets. I glanced up at the chandelier as I reloaded my gun. I only had a few rounds left.

piece above. Me with my gun, and Azura took out a knife that she had strapped to

you try. I hope you’re not rusty with your target practice,

The throw was precise and held power. The blade sliced through the chains as if they were made of butter. I narrowed my eyes, seeing the faint

hang of her powers fast.

That’s my girl. 

the sparks of electricity and the

but I covered her, letting her lead, shielding her

we were at the top, I pushed the door open slightly and pulled her out into the narrow hall. I yanked her close as I

of the windows to see exactly where we were, I saw we were on the left side of the building. I pressed a button on my watch as I hurried down

left.” I said

the roof. Surveillance didn’t catch anything ”

who Web met

have footage.” One of my men’s

flipping one leg out and holding my hand to Azura. “We’re pretty high

down. “Piece

you’re pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the

a hand on her stomach. “I guess you telling him to put it out helped. I do feel

potent enough.” It was meant to be

idea? And if so, why did it feel so… bleak? Maybe it was the Bastard Web’s idea, and he did

Idiot. 

and gunshots, followed by a tremendous

begun bringing the building down. The distant sound of sirens and the smell of fire

lights twinkling, the rush of cold air in my hair, the

thrill… the exhilaration of a showdown… the taste of danger

lips met mine in a deep kiss, I could

thrill as much as I

to make me

around her waist,

I whispered through

locking her legs around

plunge and gripped

locked, as the wind rushed through our hair. I landed on my feet, pulling

see my car was waiting

she slid to the

of my eyes. My instincts screamed at me, and I jumped back, slamming the door shut. Just

the car. His back hit the ground and once again, I found myself face to face with none other

blocked, aiming my own kick at him, his murky dull eyes widening as he tried to yank at the car door. I was certain he wasn’t expecting me

I had a feeling he might show, and I had some shit in place, but none of that was of any use

I can help!‘ Azura’s voice came, her fear and panic vivid

no scope for

would remain safe. I punched him across the face. The aim was to kill. My claws were out, ready to

He smiled coldly. “So

the face, only for him to lunge out at me.

here.‘ I said through the link to

Jax growled.

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