Chapter 143 Alyssa Im still thinking about what happened with Logan and War , even after were home and Im putting a pot of water on the stove for spaghetti .
War didnt exactly say what he wanted , so I went with something simple .
Chelsea had done a great job watching Zuri today , and when King handed her a fat stack of cash , her eyes nearly popped out of her head .
I didnt even want to guess how much it was , but he said she deserved it for watching our daughter .
I cant even explain how much I melted after that .
Now , Zuris playing with King in the living room while Mason is going through the hard drives .
His first priority finding and deleting Christines tape .
Meanwhile , Nikos still out with Gray , but I hope Christine actually talks to him when he gets home .
If not , Ill have to do it for her .
Like she said , he deserves to know everything .
After stirring the spaghetti sauce and dropping the noodles into the boiling water , I finally take a seat at the table to catch my breath .
I know Im still early in my pregnancy , but todays stress and adrenaline have left me fucking drained .
We nearly got caughn .
Christine showed shes terrible in high risk situations .
And whatever happened with Logan and War is still gnawing at me .
I need answers from one of them or both before I lose my mind trying to figure it out Kitten , War just texted me , King calls out suddenly , drawing my attention to the living room where Zuri is sitting in his lap on the couch , banging on her toy piano .
He did ! 1 ask , already feeling some bullshit coming .
He said he cant come tonight .
Something came up , but he wants a raincheck A flash of irritation surges through me , and I plant my hands on my hips .
What ? Are you serious ! Dinners literally ready in five minutes ! I know it wasnt a lot of effort , but still .
He asked me to cook for him , and I did Kings jaw tightens as he glances up from his phone , his expression tense .
Ill let him know how much that upsets you .
Maybe he shouldnt show up here at all , Ever .
King , Mason murmurs from the armchair , not even looking up from the screen .
Hes wearing his glasses tonight instead of contacts , resembling a sexy , tech savvy geck I immediately notice the subtle warning in his voice , like he doesnt want King to upset me right now .
Is this about what happened earlier ? When Logan hugged me ! I demand , my voice rising with frustration , King , you cant seriously be- War lost control of Logan , kinen , King interrupts , his tone brooking no argument .
Whatever he was planning to do , War stopped him.
He thinks its best they keep their distance for now .
I frown , my confusion deepening .
What ? Logans the host .
War isnt even supposed to be in control of anything Shouldnt it be the other way around ? Mason finally stops typing and looks up at me , his expression stoic .
Wars job is to protect Logan stop top him from doing anything reckless .
But Today ? He protected you .
That means whatever Logan was thinking about doing was lud , Alyssa .
Real bad My stomach sinks .
Logan and I are supposed to be friends .
He really wouldnt try to hun me would he ? But then again , what was that earlier ! Why didnt he look like himself ? Whether you want to see it or not , Alyssa , he wants you , King says , his voice low and steady , but his jaw ticks with restrained fury .
And now that he knows about the three of us , I dont trust him not to do something dangerous to get to you Thats ridiculous , Largue , turning to Mason .
Rigla , Macej , Masons gaze flickers with hesitation .
I have to agree with him .
I saw the way he looked at you before War took back over .
Theres an obsession there a dangerous one .
You know I hate making decisions for you , but this ? Its for your safety .
I sigh heavily , too exhausted to argue with them .
Fine .
Did you find Christines video ! Not yet .
These files arent labeled , and theres a ton of them .
I luvent even finished looking through one drive yet .
Is it just visicos or- My question is cut off by the timer on the stove going off .
I nah into the kitchen to drain the noodles .
From the sink , I hear Mason murmur , his voice low and tense , King Look at this 1/2 4:12 PM 0 Chapter 143 Apprehension curls in my gut .

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Whatever it is , it sounds bad .
When I return , Zuris sitting on the floor , happily playing with her toys , while King leans over Masons shoulder .
His expression is thunderous , a storm of malice so intense it seems to suck the air out of the room .
King Lask cautiously , but he doesnt respond .
His eyes are glued to the screen , the muscle in his jaw jumping rhythmically .
My stomach sinks lower .
I already know what theyve found .
The photos Phillips didnt delete them .
Of course , he didnt .
He probably kept them as leverage against Silas and Issac .
Mason finally looks up at me again , his face a mask k of rage and pain .
Theyre so much worse than you described , he says , his voice taut , Is it possible to undissolve someones body , bring them back to life , and kill them again King growls , his voice low enough to avoid scaring Unfortunately , not Mason replies , his voice calm but filled with venom .
But there are still plenty of people left to kill for this .
The door unlocks and swings open suddenly , and Niko steps inside .
His eyes immediately land on the laptop .
… is that I rush over and throw my arms around him , cutting him off .
I I missed you , Nikolai My distraction seems to work as his lips find mine , warm and grounding .
I missed you too , sweet girl .
Im glad you all made it out safely .
He glances back at the laptop , his brows furrowing , Mace , let me see those Nee kool Zuri suddenly squeals , drawing all our attention .
We run to see her standing Nikop grins .
Hey , princess ! As he steps towards her , she takes her very first step , reaching out for him .
Niko crouches down as she wobbles toward him , her tiny feet unsteady but determined .
He stretches his arms out , his grin practically splitting his face .
Thats it , baby girl .
Come to Daddy Nee koo She giggles , stumbling the last step into his arms .
Niko sweeps her up , spinning her around like shes just conquered the world .
Her laughter fills the room , making my heart swell with overwhelming emotions Pride , joy , love it all floods in at once .
She just took her first steps ! I gasp , my voice trembling with disbelief and joy .
Without thinking .
I rush over and take Zuri from Niko , cradling her against me as I cover her little face with kisses .
You did it , baby girl ! Im so proud of you .
Youre getting so big ! From the corner of my eye , I see King and Mason sitting there , both of them watching with expressions that are as full of pride as mine .
Mason clears his throat , wiping beneath his glasses .
I feel my eyes burning for some reason , he mutters , his tone soft but genuine .
I cant help but giggle , tears stinging my own eyes as well .
Those are tears of joy , silly .
I tease , glancing at him.
It means you love our daughter King steps behind me , his strong arms wrapping around my waist as he pulls me close .
His lips brush my shoulder , lingering there as he murmurs in my ear .
Looks like shes already a little badass just like her mom Zuri babbles something in response , her little hand tugging at Kings beard .
He chuckles lowly , pressing a kiss to the top of her head .
Mason finally moves closer , kissing her head too .
Youre amazing , Zuri .
I can already tell youre going to take on the world when youre older .
Zuri claps her hands together , and we all laugh , the moment so pure and perfect it momentarily washes away all the chaos of the day .
For the first time all day , I feel a sense of peace settle over me .
Its fleeting , but Ill hold on to it for as long as I can .
Its better than thinking about