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

looks like the spitting image of her daughter. I ignore her and

Alex joins me.

would think your life is falling apart or something."

show your face!?" She grabs a wine bottle she was drinking from and attempts to hit me but locks eyes with the cold

"Get out!" She spits.

I unfold my leg

"Sign them." I command.

claim her daughter

her so they

crazy if

why Leah looked so much like you and nothing like her father. You have pretty strong genes, Mrs. Woods. I mean," I lean forward with a laugh, "It's almost like you made this baby with

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

floods with movement. Four large men in black rush in from the side door, their chests puffed and eyes locked on me like I'm a threat

I barely blink.

some odd reason, I just know Alex will protect

slowly beside

Not rushed. Not alarmed.

Just calm.

Deadly calm.

then lifts his gaze, his Jade green

his voice so rough

The room stills.

move forward. Not with Alex standing there like a

just stand there like fools!

Woods. You know my reputation, isn't that why you had

"I did no such

the sound echoing through the tense room

since you'll never admit to anything, let's proceed to why we

toward the table, tapping the three envelopes

and sign over your properties now.

I do that? You greedy bastards! You took everything from my daughter. An animal

how you finish that sentence." Alex

anything. Just 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 where Leah learned her tricks

palm on the table, rattling

signing away everything I built? Do you think I'm scared of

I narrow my eyes.