Blood and Sweaters

Chapter 3

Mortala

Unrelenting and deadly.

Ransom sat on the edge of his seat as he stared out the window. His eyes had been drooping for a while but he fought off the sleep, unsure if he felt safe or not.

"You can sleep you know. It's a long drive. And don't worry I won't kill you in your sleep, " Aria spoke in soft manner, one he hadn't heard from her before.

It was comforting. He found himself drifting into a much-needed slumber. Aria used this quiet time to study his features. Roni was right he was a handsome one with long lashes and a strong jawline. She needed to morph him into something that was both handsome and lethal. He had some intense training ahead of him.

Ransom slept the entire way. 16 hours to be exact. Aria parked in the driveway of the beautiful glasshouse that sat atop a cliff overlooking the icy ocean. There was a large dense forest that surrounded it. You would never find it if you weren't looking for it. The perfect abditory. Killing the engine Aria looked at Ransom's sleeping figure in the seat next to her. The man slept like a log even if she killed him in his sleep he wouldn't realize it.

Shaking him lightly she attempted to wake him from his deep slumber but all she earned was a low whine and a 'get lost'. The fatigue of the long journey was setting in and her patience was running thin. She pulled out her hand knife and placed it on his neck with just enough pressure for him to feel the sharp cold blade but not enough to hurt him. Ransom's eyes immediately flew open but he didn't dare move.

"Now that I've got your attention. Let's head inside, " Aria announced.

"I actually quite like this better dewdrop, " Ransom smirked at the raven-haired girl causing her to press the blade a little harder against his throat.

His icy blue eyes stared into her chocolate brown ones with intensity.

"Don't test me, Drysdale, " she warned.

"I wouldn't dream of it, Torreto, " he replied with a wink.

Aria removed the blade with a sigh. He was going to be a real pain in her ass.

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After showing Ransom around the house and resting for a bit Roni and John showed up with take-out. Everyone sat around the table eating in silence. Ransom took it upon himself to break the silence.

"You mentioned something about a plan."

"We need to make sure you won't stab us in the back. Although that's highly unlikely considering we have the world's best hitman on our side, " Roni declared while smirking at Aria.

"If he tries anything I'll have a bullet in his head before he can count to three, " Aria threatened making direct eye contact with Ransom.

"And how do I know that I can trust you?"

Aria grabbed her metal blue handgun and matching pocket knife out of her waistband and placed it on the table followed by the knives from her boots, jacket, and back pockets. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the keys to the Cadillac and tossed it to him.
A look of confusion on his face.