Desire

CHAPTER FORTY- TWO

ADELAIDE

Day one in a new city. The truth was I wanted to go on the road trip to find somewhere else to live. I needed to get away from the craziness that was Carter, but now it's Jack too. I had someone, and now I have no one. No one but the guards were standing at my room door. I have to figure out where I'm going to go. I can't stay here. Not this place earned by violence. 

A part of me thinks I'm just afraid. I mean he's Carter's brother. I still love Carter.  I don't know how to feel about Jack yet. I love them both. I'm not Katherine. I don't want to choose just yet. I mean, I don't want to choose at all. I can't string them both on. 

I leave the hotel room and into the hallway. I turn back to face the two guards standing there with straight faces. One with curly messy hair and tanned perfect skin, tall and built like a boxer. His suit sticks to his body like it was made just for him. The other one is taller and skinnier, but just as muscular. He has long dark brown hair and brown eyes. 

He looks easier to ruffle his feather than Mr. Straight's face over there. I walked up to him and touched his muscles through his jacket. "So how much did Jack pay you to stand here and guard me like a princess locked in a tower?" I asked in a flirty tone. 

"You're not under house arrest, princess" he mocks me. He just thinks that I'm just a socialite with rich privilege.  This partner elbows him in his side. I don't think he's supposed to talk to me. 

"Doesn't feel like it does it? both of you are going to follow me out of the hotel, but I'm here to tell you. I don't need protection. I can take care of myself and you can tell Jack he can fuck off,"

I stalk off towards the elevator doors. As I stand at the elevator door. I turn and see them fighting. The bigger one slammed the other one into the wall. I hear,  "Jack is going to fucking kill you. You shouldn't have talked to her. You just signed your death certificate,"

A part of me feels bad, he got in a fight between Jack and me. There were going to be causalities no matter what. I could beg Jack to give him mercy, but will he even listen? would he even care? the only thing he'll see is that we were touching and we were talking. I didn't want anyone else to get hurt. 

The elevator comes to the floor with a ding. I step into the elevator. I take a deep breath in and out and force myself to call him. I pull out my phone and hit his name on my phone. The phone rings and his voice blasts through the phone rush. 

Jack: Are you okay? don't leave the hotel. I want you to stay it was for you.

His voice was worried.  I let him finish before I replied. 

Adelaide: I didn't call you for that.

Jack: oh, so why did you call?

Adelaide: Don't hurt him.

I hear a squeak like he was leaning back in his chair. 

Jack: Caring about my men? tell me one reason why I shouldn't kill him right now. 

Adelaide: he doesn't deserve to die because he talked to me

Jack: He talked to you, yes, but you always touched him. I warned him about touching you. He didn't listen he had to pay. Unless...

I knew I would regret this, but I couldn't let him pay for my mistake. No matter the consequences. 

Adelaide: unless?

Jack" You'll be unwilling to take his punishment for him.

What kind of punishment is he talking about? Is he into the same thing his brother is into? is this like some kind of fucked up family tradition. I have to do this. I couldn't let him pay for my mistake. I knew better and yet, I fucked it up. 

Adelaide: just tell me when.

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Adelaide

Jack has sent me back to the hotel we were supposed to be staying back. I stand at the door nervous. I had no idea what was going to happen. I know Jack is probably wondering why I decide to take his punishment, but I can't stand him getting in trouble for something I did. Knowing Jack it will be bad. 

 I take a deep breath not knowing what was ahead of me. The two men were standing at the hotel door standing guard not looking at me. There are no scars or bruises on his body. I thank god. I wondered why he kept him still standing guard. I would have thought he might have fired or dox him. He bows his head like he's saying thank you. I nod my head back. I don't want to cause trouble for him again.

I knock on the door. Jack immediately opens. I'm immediately met by his bright devilish smile. He's wearing a black button up skirt, and dressy pants. He looks really good. He reaches for my bag and I let him take it. "Adelaide, I'm glad to see you," he beams. 

"I wish I could say the same," I spit back. He backs up so I can move more into the hotel room. He closes the door behind me. I walked into the devil's pit knowing that I might not make it out alive. He circles me like an animal circles its prey. I decided to wear something sexy, skin-tight. Maybe he'll take it easy on me. I am pregnant, so whatever he's going to do. I hoped he wasn't going to hurt. 

"What made you take his punishment for him? huh?" he asked. 

"Does it matter? no matter what you're still a bad guy. I should have realized it sooner," I replied, avoiding his question. I don't want him to think that I'm saving his ass because I like him. That will only add fuel to the fire. There's already too much fire. 

"You know what I think? I think continuously you knew that I was a bad person all along. The only reason why it's coming up now is because you're scared," he says, back. He's not wrong, but I'll never admit that. 

I swallowed, hoping he wouldn't hear the lie in my voice. "I'm not afraid of anything,"

"Liar. You're afraid that you might like me, you're afraid of how I make you feel," his voice was gentle and seductive. His hand gently brushes my skin making goosebumps on my skin.  

Then, he pulls away turning his back to me. I catch my breath as he's back is turned away from me. I hoped he didn't notice how much he affects me. I don't think that I could survive this. What is he going to do to me?

"Adrian," he calls out. The door opens and in walks in the smaller guard. He looks worried, but is hiding it. 

"Yes, Sir" he replies, standing in a military type pose.  He takes me spinning me into his chest. Now, I'm on his chest. His hand reaches up and cups my chin. Then, he droves into my lips kissing me hard. Did he bring him here to watch us have sex? I can't do this. 

"Jack," I said, trying to pulling away from him. I fight to make him let me go. He doesn't let me holding onto my arms with an iron grip. He looks down at me, tears falling down my face. Then, he lets me go. Only when he finally sees my reaction. 

He walks over to Adrian, pulls a gun of his pocket. I immediately start running towards him to jump in front of Adrian. He didn't deserve to die. I opened my mouth to stop Jack, but then there was a huge bang. I was covered in blood, standing there in complete shock. 

Jack walks over to me bringing me into his chest. I pulled away from him. "Don't you dare touch me. I hate you,"