Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 10 He was dressed to the nines in a perfectly tailored suit , looking nothing like the bodyguard I once knew . He'd blended seamlessly into the crowd of elite socialites . " How the hell did you find me ? " " I work for Madison . " His eyes never left mine : " Naturally , I have to represent her interests . " [ ] My hands clenched into fists . [ ] If the Blackwood empire crashed , the trust fund would tank too , and Madison's dividends would vanish .

She might even inherit massive debts . No wonder Blackwood stock had been recovering lately . [ ] This should've been a total wipeout , but then Ethan had to show up and save them ! [ ] " Why do you always have To get in my way ? " [ ] 10 " I'm not trying to get in your way . He stepped closer , backing me against the wall : " It's just that without using Madison as an excuse , I never would've had access to the resources I needed to track you down .

" [ ] He lifted my chin gently : " You're even smarter and more capable than I imagined . Do you have any idea how long I've been searching for you ? " SMACK ! I slapped his hand away , leaving a red mark across his skin . He didn't even flinch - if anything , he smiled . " It's really you . All of this is real . You're alive . I knew I was right to keep believing . " [ ] " Ava , " he grabbed my hands , his voice shaking with emotion : " Come home with me . " Let go of me !

" I struggled violently , shoving him hard , " Just pretend I'm dead ! Why can't you leave me alone ? " ] Something in my words hit him like a physical blow . His eyes actually reddened . [] " God , I thought you were dead for a long time ! Do you have any clue what that did to me ? " ] He pinned me against the wall , staring down at me with desperate intensity . I " I never realized how empty my room would feel without you in it .

" I swore to myself that if God gave me a second chance , I'd use my life to keep my promise . I'd never let you get hurt again . " Chapter 10 " I tried to kill myself . Jason stopped me . " [ ] " I thought I'd just waste away until I died and could see you again . I couldn't figure out who at first . " [ ] His breathing became more erratic as he caressed my face . [ ] " But that's when it hit me - I know you're still alive ! " " Only you could pull off something like this !

[ ] someone started systematically targeting the Blackwoods , but " Ava , I don't want to be your bodyguard anymore . I want to be someone you can't live with gold " I don't give a shit about the Blackwoods - I just want to take you away from all this . " [] " Really ? " I leaned closer to him . " Then listen carefully . " [ ] " The time when I loved you most is over . " " I don't want you anymore . " His breath caught . [ ] " And if you try to drag me away , I'll kill myself .

I promise you that . " [ ] He stared at me with a complicated expression . I let out a cold laugh and walked away . As I stepped outside , someone handed me a handkerchief . [ ] I looked up to see Lucas Kane's cold , calculating eyes . 0 ( 0 )