"He loves me like a monster, all teeth and talk and hiding in the dark. That's my speciality, Men with strong bodies and fragile hearts, and if you hold them too tightly they will crumble beneath you like an avalanche that is waiting."

●●○~ Lindsey Hobart ~○●●

Alexis stood there gazing at the screen of Steve's cellphone. Her face illuminated by the white light of the screen. The rest of the living room was dark and cold.

She was shivering but it wasn't the coldness that made her shiver. It was what she was going to do at that time.

With shaky hands she dialled her number.

And the phone rang on the other side.

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Zohra was lying on her bed with her eyes closed. Sleep was faraway from her eyes. She was worried about her brother and wanted to confront Alexis on what did she exactly want?

Then she heard her phone ringing. She opened her eyes and picked up her ringing phone to see who was calling. Her mouth opened ajar as she saw it was Steve.

"Steve! But how?" She thought.

She thought at first not to pick up the call but then again curiousty got the best of her and she pressed accept.

"Hello!" She said while holding the phone close to her ear.

"Zohra! Is that you? I'm Alexis." A soft voice echoed from the other side.

"Alexis! Why did you bother to call me?" Zohra asked.

"Zohra! Please listen to me. I need your help." Alexis pleaded.

"Sorry I can't help you." Zohra said and was about to hung up.

"No. Zohra please listen to me. I beg you." Alexis pleaded again.

"What kind of help do you want from me Alexis. I saved your life. Wasn't that enough for you?" Zohra ranted.

"Please just listen to me once. My life is in danger. Walker has killed my brother and he is keeping me hostage here. I need your help Zohra. Please get me out of here. I will give you whatever you want in return." Alexis was begging.

"And why would I trust you Alexis? You snatched my man from me. You took away my love. After all this you think I will trust you. Huh?" Zohra spat in anger.

"Yes. You can trust me 100 percent Zohra. I don't love him. Really! You can take him back. Infact! I will help you in this. I will talk to him. He will listen to me." Alexis explained while looking here and there.

It was really quiet and dark so she had to whisper instead of talking. She feared August would show up anytime.

"Where are you now?" Zohra asked.

"I don't really know. This place is a lodge infront of a lake. Its 2 to 3 hours drive from my home. I haven't been here before." She explained.

"Do you have any data left? If so, send me your location through whatsapp." Zohra said.

"Its a good idea. Let me see." Alexis hung up the call.

She opened the data and thankfully it started to work. Then, she opened the map and sent her location to Zohra. She then switched off the cell and just as she was about to slide it beneath the couch, she heard the truck being pulled over infront of the lodge.

She thought of a stratedy and ran towards the kitchen. She was looking for a glass to start her drama.

The door opened and August came inside. He threw his long overcoat on the couch and walked towards the kitchen to get a drink.

Alexis knew it was August.

Alexis had to take action immediately. She threw the glass on the floor and stepped on it.

"Aaah!" She screamed as it pierced through her skin into her foot.

"Alexis!" August hurried towards the kitchen after hearing her scream.

She was sitting on the floor with a broken glass piece pierced into her foot. Her foot was bleeding and the broken pieces of glass were scattered everywhere.

"Oh my God! What happened here? Alexis! Are you ok?" He looked so worried.

"The glass just slid from my hand and I stepped on it. Couldn't see it due to the darkness." She explained.

He scooped her up in his arms and placed her on a chair in a corner.

"I'll be right back." He said.

He came back with a first aid box and kneeled down infront of her.

"It will cause a lil bit of pain." Holding the shard he pulled it out in a second.

"Ouch!" A little scream escaped her lips.

Walker had lit the fireplace and the room was filled with warmth of the burning wood. The light had illuminated the room.

Alexis read him while he was busy in bandaging her foot. Perfectly jelled dark brown hairs but some loose curles were playing with his forehead. His perfectly aligned face with a razor sharp jawline. He was every woman's dream yet the coldest man on earth for others but for her he had melted.

Alexis was the biggest dramaqueen for whom August fell head over heels. She was proud on herself and the plans she made. She made the most of August's weaknesses and she was his biggest weakness. She liked to play with him.

"Remember the first time we met. I had the honour to comfort you like this." August said while cleaning her wound.

"Yes! I remember those times when I met you. Never thought an assassin would be too damn sweet and charming." She smiled.

August wrapped the bandage around her foot and looked at her. "You are wrong! I am not. I can be someone's biggest nightmare. What makes you think I am charming." He chuckled.

"You are. But you never come out of your shell August. Why are you wearing this mask on your face? Why do you assassinate people?" She was curious.

"Some people don't deserve to live. I only kill those who deserve death." He replied.

"Why do you think I deserve to live? Why didn't you kill me August?" Alexis demanded an answer.

"I don't have any answer to this. Some questions must remain unanswered." He said while closing the first aid box.

Come! Let me take you to your room. Hold my hand." He extended his hand to her.

She held his hand and stood on one foot but

She was about to fall when he grabbed her in his arms. His hands were on her back and she was pulled into him.

Her brown eyes were glued in his dark blue electric orbs. She couldn't contain herself. He was the most beautiful man she had ever seen in her entire life but she was afraid to say it.

"You are the most beautiful woman I have met in my whole life." He said while looking straight into her eyes. His eyes pierced through her whole existance.

Blood rushed towards her face making her blush. August was fearless to make a move. He never asked and he didn't ask that time as well before his lips crashed into hers.

He was like a hungry beast who was ready to take on his prey.

"I was waiting for this moment for ages. You are the only woman who made me feel this way." He said while he bit her neck." But I am a beast and I don't want to hurt you." He stopped and looked at her face.

"Hurt me. I wanna see how far will you go." Alexis whispered.

August grabbed her gown and tore it to shredds in a go. He took her hairs into his fist and threw her onto the couch. He grabbed her leg and pulled her below him.

She pulled his shirt and all the buttons were torn away.

Her darkest desire came true.

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Sunrays filtered through the window falling on Alexis. She opened her eyes on the chirping noise of the early birds.

She looked beside her. August wasn't there.

Last night's memories played in her mind.

She was tucked in sheets and soon realized she wasn't clothed. Wrapping the sheet around her she stood and went to the bathroom.

Her whole body was badly aching. She looked at her wrists. There were marks there. She looked at herself in the mirror. She had love bites all around her jawline, shoulder and neck.

She was surprised how she survived last night's ordeal.

She filled the tub with warm water and laid in it resting her head on one end she closed her eyes.