Chapter 14 Mason 1 pull in front of Kings house on my bike , the weight of the new phone he asked me to bring tucked in my jacket pocket .
Its not often King calls me over , so I assume something serious is going on .
Nobody really ever explains shit to me , but its not like I care .
Ignorance is bliss , they say .
I dont ask questions .
I just do what Im told and try to stay out of the way .
In a way .
I see myself as a vault .
People come to me with their darkest secrets because Im such a good listener , but its really just because I dont care enough to respond .
Still , my memory is annoyingly exceptional , so Im always gathering new information , filing it away for later .
When I step inside , my eyes instantly land on Alyssa Carter , holding a rather large and alert baby in her arms .
Interesting .
So , I guess her and Isaachad a child together .
Why is she here , then ? In the home of the man she has always claimed to hate the most ? Shes dressed comfortably and barefoot , as if she spent the night .
Okay , now my curiosity is piqued .
Hey .
Alyssa .
I greet her .
It feels strange seeing her again , considering I had a huge crush on her in high school , but I never got to tell her how I felt before she got married .
Despite Grays warning , I always assumed King or Niko would claim her before I got the chance anyway .
Hey , Alyssa replies , her voice soft and tinged with fatigue .
She sounds like a warrior who has fought too many battles , and now she needs to put down her swords and take a break .
Just as she responds , Kings office door flies open .
Niko , Mace , come into my office .
Now .
Alyssa watches us curiously as Niko and I step inside and close the door.
The room is dimly lit , the scent of leather and musk hanging heavily in the air .
Whats up , King ? I ask , pulling out the iPhone box from my pocket and placing it on the desk .
Niko sits on the edge , like theres not two chairs beside him .
King settles into his desk chair , his expression guarded .
Gray called me while I was out earlier- What the fuck ? Niko cuts him off , his voice laced with irritation Why didnt he call me ? Im his number two , not you .
He has a valid point .
Niko is the Vice President , but Gray seems to only call King for certain jobs .
Maybe its because King is as sick and sadistic as they come ; his impulsiveness strikes fear into everyone .
I wouldnt say Im afraid of him , but hes not exactly a guy Id cross .
Not if I want to keep my limbs .
Ive literally seen him saw someones hand off and then slap them with it .
That person is dead now , of course , but the torture beforehand was brutal to watch .
Nikolai , King growls , his voice a low warning Whatever , Niko mutters , defiance flashing in his eyes .
Keep going .
King narrows his eyes but continues , Gray wants us to protect Alyssa until he comes back .
Now that Ive gotten her a phone and a car , the three of us need to keep eyes on her 24/7 while giving her the illusion of freedom .
What the hell ? 22:50 Fri , Dec 6 Chapter 14 Whats going on ? I dont usually care enough to ask , but it seems that my curiosity is getting the best of me today .
Kings expression darkens .
Lets just say Isaac Carter needs to be eliminated as soon as possible .
But that can wait until after Gray comes back .
Until then , she needs the protection only we can provide .
So , shes in serious danger .
My jaw clenches , but I stay silent .
Its rare that I feel emotions , in the night of Alyssas wedding , we all saw how aggressive Isaac was , yet we let her leave with him .
They dont have to tell the exactly what happened for me to piece together a picture that makes me see red .
Its a miracle she managed to get away from him alive .
What a strong little warrior she is .
I never usually voice my thoughts .
I dont like people reading , learning me .
Yes , the members of the Crimson Reapers are my brothers , but even they dont know the real me .
No one does .
Niko sighs , rubbing the back of his neck .
Well , I have to go to the warehouse soon .
Looks like Mason will be staying with her tonight , since I assume you have something to do as well ? He difects his question at King , who nods .
Im … staying with them ? Alone ? My eyes flicker to Niko , a mix of surprise and curiosity washing over me .
What am I supposed to do with them ? I ask, keeping my voice steady .
Im not a fan of people , much less children , but maybe this will let me get close to Alyssa .
I bet shes changed a lot in three years .
Theres something about her that makes me want to know everything .
When I looked into her hazel eyes earlier , I saw secrets I cant help but wonder about .
Well , the baby is easy .
So far , she likes me .
I dont know about King , Niko smirks , glancing at him .
King shrugs , his expression indifferent .
We understand each other .
Niko sports .
Do I even want to know what that means ? It means she knows that her mother belongs to me .
Is that so ? We were just talking and she told me how much she hates you , Niko replies , his grin widening .
Thats just because shes lying to herself .
Seems I have more than one brat in my possession , he says sourly , eyes narrowing at Niko , the tension between them becoming palpable .
Im not sure what tension that is , but if they start fucking in front of me , Im going to be sick .
Ive seen enough of that .
Too many times , I have accidentally caught them kissing or Niko on his knees .
Of course , I dont care , but Id like for them to have a little control today .
At least while they know Im here King , shes not automatically yours just because you fucked her first , Niko snaps , his voice rising slightly , but still low enough that youd have to press your ear to the door in order to hear him .
Wait .

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King … fucked her ? When ? Jealousy floods through my veins , a burning , foreign sensation .
I force my face to remain impassive , but inside , rage simmers .
I was content knowing neither of us has touched her , but now that I know King has , I think I have a problem with that ZZ JU Fri , Dec D Chapter 14 And I usually never have a problem with anything While they go back and forth , I blend into the background , absorbing every word.
I just hope Alyssa doesnt overhear : 1 know shed be pissed about this pissing contest taking place right now .
Shes not a prize to be won , and she certainly deserves .
better than to be treated like one .
Suddenly .
Niko pulls out his phone and groans as he glances at the screen .
Shit , its Dustin .
I need to go , Niko says , the displeasure clear on his face .
As he leaves , he stops in front of me , his expression deadly serious .
Mace , youre my brother and everything , but if something happens to either of them under your watch , Ill kill you .
I dont enjoy being threatened , but I give my Vice President à curt nod .
I think he should be more concerned about him and King killing each other over Alyssa .
Or , at least it might threaten to destroy whatevers going on between them .
Niko , King growls , reminding him that he needs to leave .
Niko presses his lips together , stepping back .
Yeah , yeah .
Im going , he mutters, rolling his eyes.
Well discuss that attitude later , King shouts after him .
Then he turns to me and smirks , a twisted gleam in his eyes .
Time to give my brat her gifts .
I cant wait to see the fight she puts up , so I can punish her for it later .
Sighing , I follow them out of the room .
I really dont care about whatever complete fucking shitshow is happening between them .
But Alyssa and her baby are my responsibility tonight , and I plan to take my assignment from Gray as seriously as they do