Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

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When the alarm went off, Briar, who was already sitting up against the headboard, became fully alert. She threw off the covers and adjusted her pajama top, which had ridden up to expose her midriff.

She shot Ashton a glare, but he just gave her a pleading look back, which made her laugh. “Morning run?”

Ashton nodded and followed Briar into the bathroom. They both got ready quickly, and twenty minutes later, they were at the villa’s entrance doing warm–up exercises.

Briar went for a 6–mile run almost every morning.

Ashton’s morning workout routine was usually longer and more intense than Briar’s. But since they got together, he had split his exercises into two sessions: one in the morning and one in the evening.

They jogged side–by–side along the paths of the villa community, the atmosphere warm and pleasant. It would have been perfect if someone thoughtless hadn’t come along to interrupt.

After running around a corner at a fork in the road, Briar lowered her voice and whispered to Ashton, “Someone’s following us…”

Ashton nodded. “You keep running. I’ll handle it.”

Ashton had noticed the person as soon as they started following them. He didn’t act immediately because the path they were on offered no cover. If he made a move and the person had a gun, Briar could get hurt.

Briar glanced at Ashton. His eyes were deep, showing no concern for their pursuer.

It made sense. A man who could lead a band of wild mercenaries wouldn’t be bothered by such a small problem.

“Okay, I’ll wait for you at the end of the path.” Instead of offering to help, Briar turned and continued running. “Be careful. Stay safe.”

Ashton smiled as he urged Briar to go on, then stopped. He stood with his hands in his pockets, waiting for the person behind them to appear.

Their pursuer probably didn’t expect to be discovered so quickly. Peeking around the corner, they froze upon meeting Ashton’s cold gaze.

her eyes downcast. At the end

woman smiled and waved

are you doing here… Wait, was it Mr. Cadman who was following

froze. “Us? Briar, didn’t you come out for a morning run by

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at my place

looked at each other speechlessly,

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a deep breath. “Jasmin, you should be asking what Mr. Cadman’s chances

“Then what should we do? They must

distraught Jasmin, she turned and ran back.

at their DDC Vanguard Mercenary Special Operations Base, responsible for the base’s weapon R&D, and she

Base, responsible for external communications. Known respectfully in the underworld as Mr. Cadman, he was Jasmin’s husband and also a high–ranking civilian officer. As for his

since Briar and Ashton separated. In that time, Ashton could have easily

with Briar, he wasn’t nearly as tolerant with others. Since this was Briar’s villa, Ashton believed the intruder was stalking

Ashton even less inclined to

would show no mercy

wouldn’t witness

hoped Ashton would be less violent, considering it

she hoped it

who couldn’t keep up with her pace, panicked and shouted from behind, “Ashton, spare him! He’s one

Briar was speechless.

a member of the

Jabari was still

tree with one hand. The gun Jabari had been holding

down. They’re my… friends.” Briar met Ashton’s searching gaze and gave

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