On Your Knees

Chapter 22- Once More to See You

Amora's POV

I never took satisfaction in killing people. It's a job-my job that has been so intricately weaved into my life it's all I now know. I do however, hate when my job gets tricky and bystanders get involved. It's more blood that I have to scrub off my hands and soul. I've never been someone crazed on killing people, I take no pleasure from it.

But right now, I'm throwing all those beliefs out the window. I have the strongest urge to put a bullet through Helios Morozov's head currently. Sadly, killing the driver of the car I'm in would put me in a predicament and I don't like being thrown into one.

So, I've settled for glaring at the back of his curls. Helios must sense my furious stare and shifts his eyes to the rear view mirror. "You're staring like you want to put a bullet through my head" He suddenly speaks.

"Really? I was actually staring at your bald spot" I retort not breaking my stare. Alexei snickers in the passenger seat. Helios breaks his gaze from the road back to the rear view mirror. "Your infatuation with me is bringing out your forehead wrinkles" He states.

My eyes break from his head and glance at the mirror. My eyes meets his smug ones. Asshole. I turn my head sideways and bring my hand to my forehead. My fingertips trying to find the so-called wrinkles Helios pointed out. My body slumps against the seat of the car and I turn my head to the window.

We have been driving for 4 plus hours in some secluded wilderness. There has been nothing but trees and vegetation for miles on end. I inhale sharply through my nose, returning my gaze to Helios in the mirror. "Why can't I know where we're going?".

"Because I said so."

I cock and eyebrow at his reply. "Alexei where are we going?". An amused chuckle escapes his lips at my question. "Somewhere you haven't been." I roll my eyes, "No shit, smartass.". My head twist to my left side, ready to ask Nikolai but Helios voice interrupts me before I speak. "If you think my men will answer you, you're sorely mistaken kroshka.".

Our eyes meet in the mirror again. Helios' eyes are darker, his patience slowly slipping away. Good. If I'm being taken against my will the least he deserves is my pestering. "Need I remind you that Nikolai is my bodyguard.".

"One that you didn't want. You seem to forget Amora, you're under my authority. If that means dragging your ass where I please, you will follow obediently." Helios declared. "Or not, you making this difficult for me gives me enough reason to punish you as I see fit.".

My lip twist in a scowl, my teeth grinding against each other. "Stronzo" I huff out, accepting defeat. The rest of the car ride is silent, the only sound audible is the dirt beneath the tires. Another hour passes before the car stalls before a vine covered gate.

Alexei is quick to exit the car and open the gate so the car can pass through. I sit up in my seat, eager to see where I'm going to be held hostage. Helios drives the car forward and my eyes widen at the hidden house. The modern house is huge, sporting 3 stories and what I can assume is a small guest house.

"Your mouth is open." Nikolai whispers. Immediately, I close my mouth and brush the back of my hand against my lips. My gaze flickers to the rear view mirror again. Helios' eyes have darkened at Nikolai and I's interaction. Jealous bastard.

A playful smirk paints itself on my face at Helios' jealousy. The car finally stops and I quickly exit the vehicle. The smell of pine and dirt fill my lungs. Nikolai moves beside me, body straight and still. "Nikolai, get my things will you?" I ask of him.