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

daughter. I ignore her

Alex joins me.

Mrs. Woods. One would think your life is falling apart

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

"Get out!" She spits.

making progress." I unfold my leg and place

"Sign them." I command.

to build up. How dare she claim her daughter is innocent when they

her

crazy if

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

I can practically hear her heart hammering in her chest. She reaches under the table

in from the side door, their chests puffed and eyes locked on me like

I barely blink.

some odd reason, I just know Alex will

rises slowly beside

Not rushed. Not alarmed.

Just calm.

Deadly calm.

his gaze, his Jade green eyes sharp like

his voice so rough even I feel a shiver. "step forward. I dare

The room stills.

move forward. Not with Alex standing there

there like

isn't that why you

"I did no such

echoing through the tense room

admit to anything, let's proceed to why we

couch and walk toward the table, tapping the

over your properties

took everything from my daughter. An animal shelter? You sick

you finish that sentence."

Just kill me

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

palm on the table,

me into signing away everything I built? Do you think I'm scared of some little girl with a grudge? Nonsense! Yes, I did, so what? Haven't

I narrow my eyes.