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?"

you

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

Alex joins me.

much temper, Mrs. Woods. One would think your life is

bottle she was drinking from and attempts to hit me but locks eyes with the cold statue next

"Get out!" She spits.

my leg

"Sign them." I command.

How dare she claim her daughter is innocent when they were

join her so they can have a

if

much like you and nothing like her father. You have pretty strong genes, Mrs. Woods. I mean," I

loses 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 table

black rush in from the side door, their chests puffed and eyes locked on me like I'm a threat that needs to

I barely blink.

reason, I just

rises slowly

Not rushed. Not alarmed.

Just calm.

Deadly calm.

gaze, his Jade green eyes sharp

on her," he says, his voice so

The room stills.

hesitate, exchanging glances. One shifts on his feet, but none of them move forward. Not with Alex standing there like a god

like fools! Get them!"

isn't that why you had

did no

laughing, the sound echoing through

since you'll never admit to anything,

and walk toward the table, tapping the three

go ahead and sign over your

greedy bastards! You took everything from my daughter. An

you finish that sentence."

kill me if

Had him abandon his pregnant wife so he could care for a child who wasn't even his. I see where Leah learned

palm on the

away everything I built? Do you think I'm scared of some little girl with a grudge? Nonsense! Yes, I did, so

I narrow my eyes.