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!"? Leah's mother

her daughter. I ignore her and

Alex joins me.

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

your face!?" She grabs a wine bottle she

"Get out!" She spits.

And here I thought we were making progress." I unfold my leg and place the three

"Sign them." I command.

dare she claim

join her so they can

crazy if you

genes, Mrs. Woods. I mean," I lean forward with a laugh, "It's almost like you made this

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

the room floods with movement. Four large men in black rush in from the side door, their chests

I barely blink.

some odd reason, I just know Alex will protect

rises slowly beside

Not rushed. Not alarmed.

Just calm.

Deadly calm.

his cufflinks, then lifts his gaze, his Jade green eyes

he says, his voice so rough even I feel a shiver. "step

The room stills.

but none of them move forward. Not with Alex standing there like

like fools!

"Oh come on. Mrs. Woods. You know my reputation, isn't that why

did no such

the sound echoing through the tense room like

to anything, let's

from the couch and walk toward the table, tapping

can go ahead and sign over your properties now.

You took everything from my daughter. An animal

how you finish that sentence."

kill me if

really are scary. You took someone's marriage. Had him abandon his pregnant wife so he could care for a child who wasn't even his. I see

Woods slams her palm on the table, rattling the

built? Do you think I'm scared of some little

I narrow my eyes.