The Debt of Love {The Fractured Hearts Series Book 1}

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚

𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 012

𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙡'𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙫

"Are you sure you are ready to come with us, Hazel?" Allesio asked me as we were ready to leave the house alongside with Antonio, Lionel, Lit and some other people or should I say bodyguards or hitmen that I'm just seeing them for the very first time in my life.

The days went by quickly and today was the day set for the capturing of Yasir Mahn. I know this isn't my first assignment tho but I am really scared, like I'm hella panicked. I gulped down the lump already formed in my throat and that hurt as hell as I nodded my head vigorously. Allesio had asked for us all not to stay at his place while we planned on how we would capture Yasir. Now I am walking side by side with Allesio as we walked towards the aeroplane and I must say I'm pretty nervous, the bodyguards assembled themselves in the plane as Lit followed them following Antonio, Lionel then me and Allesio.

Everyone found seats for themselves as I plopped myself down on the seat near to the window inorder to watch the clouds when we has taken off. Allesio sat down next to me, making me glance at him. Having him so close to me is making me have some weird feelings that I don't seem to understand.

"Why are you sitting here?" I asked, still glancing at his face.

"This is my plane and I can sit anywhere I want to" He replied, not even looking at me. I scoffed, sinking into my seat, "After all there is plenty other seats in this plane so I'm wondering why you are here anyways. Grumpy ass crazy person" I grumbled to myself, not wanting him to here.

"Don't call me crazy!" His voice was stern and my heart skipped a bit at his statement. "I guessed he heard me" I said quietly, not for just only me to hear him too

"Just shut up already, Hazel" He half yelled. "Just so you know, our next stop is Saudi Arabia, Hazel nut" My eyes widened almost bulging out of it's socket on hearing that and he smirked at that. I can't go that long in a fucking plane.

The plane took off the exact same time as I was starting to freak out making me tense up the more. Allesio seem to have seen this as he placed his hand on mine as that sent shivers down to my spine.

I looked at him in awe, as his head was resting on the seat closing his eyes. My eyes traveled back to our hand as a smile found it's way to my lips.

I could get use to this nice part of Allesio. I adjusted myself as I began to drift off into sleep, his touch is so relaxing.

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As we arrived in Saudi Arabia, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. We had been planning this operation for weeks, and finally, we were here. Yasir Mahn's men were waiting for us at the airport, and they quickly whisked us away to a secure location.

As we began to prepare for the operation, I couldn't help but notice Allesio's demeanor. He was quiet and brooding, and I could tell he was worried about something. But I had no idea what.

"Allesio, what's wrong?" I asked him, trying to sound calm.

"Nothing, Hazel," he replied gruffly. "Just stay close to me and do as I say."

I nodded, feeling a sense of unease. But I pushed it aside and focused on the task at hand.

As we made our way to the location, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. We were finally going to take down Yasir Mahn and bring an end to his evil plans.

But as we approached the building, I heard a loud noise. And then, I felt a searing pain in my arm.

I looked down to see blood pouring out of my wound. And then, everything went black.

When I came to, I was in a hospital bed, surrounded by Allesio and the others.

"Hazel, I told you not to come," Allesio said, his voice shaking with anger. "I knew you might get hurt."

I tried to speak, but my voice was hoarse. "I...I had to come," I managed to say.

Allesio's face twisted in anguish. "You stupid, stubborn woman," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I didn't want you to get hurt."

I looked at him, shocked. "You...you cared?" I asked, my voice filled with wonder.

Allesio's face went red, and he looked away. "Don't be ridiculous," he muttered. "I just didn't want to have to deal with the hassle of you getting hurt."

But I knew better. I saw the look in his eyes, the concern and worry. He cared, but he didn't want to admit it.

As I lay in the hospital bed, I couldn't help but think about Allesio's words. He had been so angry and concerned about me getting hurt. It was a side of him I had never seen before.

"Allesio," I said, my voice still hoarse from the pain. "Why did you care if I got hurt?"

Allesio looked away, his face still red with emotion. "I just didn't want to have to deal with the hassle of you getting hurt," he repeated.

But I knew better. I saw the look in his eyes, the concern and worry. He cared, but he didn't want to admit it.

"Allesio," I said again, my voice firmer this time. "Tell me the truth. Why did you care if I got hurt?"

Allesio sighed and looked at me, his eyes searching. "Fine," he said finally. "I cared because...because I don't want anything to happen to you. Okay?"

I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. "Okay," I said softly.

Allesio looked away, his face still red with emotion. But I knew that he had finally admitted the truth. He cared about me, and that realization made me feel happy and content.