Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

"You really don't have to do this with me." I turn to face Alex, who shocked me this morning and said he'd tag along my justice seeking trip.

Luca must have snitched because he was there when I was making calls.

"Yes, I do. I promise I won't get in your way. Just think of me as part of your security team." He says, stepping closer to me.

Which is crazy because I can't stand him. I sigh, but don't respond.

Looking around, I quickly walk forward before this gets awkward.

Ryan opens the front door like we own this place, and it's hilarious.

The police have had the Woods resident on lockdown, so I'm certain no maids are home.

Alex steps to the side, allowing me to step in before closely following me behind.

The marble floor is pristine under my heels as I step in. It smells of wealth, waxed wood, and expensive looking paintings.

They killed a child.

And they're going to pay for it.

I'm taking everything they have.

Starting with this damn house.

The trial was two days ago, and Leah was found guilty on all charges and was sentenced to life imprisonment. I made sure media houses had the trial published on every billboard I could get my hands on.

I wanted whatever politician they would run to, to understand who they would be crossing if they helped her.

Ariana stood next to her and told the court her client was guilty and ready to receive maximum punishment.

Which also blew up her law firm. A courageous woman who yerns for justice. She even stood in court for someone who tried to harm her family. Instead of criticizing her, they cheered her own.

That shocked me, I must admit. It also made me realize how powerful the Kings family was. My son was never going to suffer like I did. He was shielded, and that warmed my heart.

We barely take three steps in before a voice erupts from the end of the hallway.

"How dare you enter my house like a damn toilet?"

think you are!"?

I ignore

Alex joins me.

would think your life is falling apart or something." I

dare you show your face!?" She grabs a wine bottle she was drinking from and attempts to

"Get out!" She spits.

making progress." I unfold my leg and place the three envelopes I

"Sign them." I command.

claim her daughter is innocent when

her so they can

if

why Leah looked so much like you and nothing like her father. You have pretty strong genes, Mrs. Woods. I mean," I lean

it. She presses on a button, and men come swarming in. I can practically hear her heart hammering in her chest. She reaches under the

movement. Four large men in black rush in from the side door, their chests puffed and eyes

I barely blink.

just know Alex will

slowly beside

Not rushed. Not alarmed.

Just calm.

Deadly calm.

then lifts his gaze, his Jade green eyes

her," he says, his voice so rough even I feel

The room stills.

but none of them move

like fools!

You know my reputation, isn't that why you had all my information drawn for

scoffs, "I did

sound echoing through the

never admit to anything, let's proceed to why we are

from the couch and walk toward the table, tapping the

can go ahead and sign over your properties now. All

You took everything from my daughter. An animal shelter?

finish that

Just kill me if you

Had him abandon his pregnant wife so he could care for a child who wasn't even his.

slams her palm on the table,

built? Do you think I'm scared

I narrow my eyes.