Complete Undoing

TWENTY TWO

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TILLY

It seems like we're under water. The scene in front of me is unfolding in slow motion.

One moment, Hayden was standing in front of me with his lips on mine, and the next Lexington had him pushed against the wall.

Raw and unfiltered power simmers out of him. Like angry storm clouds form before lighting strikes.

I've seen Lexington as an evil, soulless, erotic manic. But not once have I ever seen him angry.

What is even more terrifying about him in this moment is that his expression is nonchalant. One might say it's completely blank.

But one looks at his eyes, and you can see the dead look he has in them.

The once green eyes that captivated me as a child are now as black as his pupils.

The power he has is radiating off him, making my core shake.

Hayden, however, gives him a wide, sinister smile. "Well, who do we have here? The great Lexington Ledger showing some emotion."

"Listen up Motherfucker, I'm only going to say this once." Lexingtons voice is clipped, "I don't give any fucks who you are or what you do, but touch what belongs to me I'll make sure I'll use you're dead body as an example to all who dares to cross me. You know I will. If not, you'll be dead before you find out. I know what you're trying to do, and it's not going to work in the ways you thought it would."

"So much rage, so much destructive energy you have Lex. You know what they say if you bottle it all.. it'll burst."

My lips tremble as they part. It's not because of the scene in front of me. It's because of the war that's fixing to come, and I helped start it.

Lexingtons upper lip curls in a snarl, "so fucking what Bird. At least I don't hide. What you see is what you get. You, on the other hand, hide behind a fake persona, and underneath, it is just a bruised, broken, discarded, forgotten piece of shit."

Hayden hasn't even touched Lexington. he just kept his arms by his sides until now.

He reaches up and circles his hand around Lexingtons, "Is that why your little girlfriend followed me up here and begged me to take her mouth?"

"He's lying." Surprised by my even tone, I continue, "I followed him yes, but not for what he said."

I should've never gotten between rivals. Stupid decision on my part.

"Are you sure Tilly?" Hayden speaks to me, but his sole focus is on Lexington. "If I remember correctly, you asked begged to taste me, touch me to see if the rumors were true."

My face heats, but before I can call him out, Lexington punches him in the face so hard I hear the crack of Haydens nose.

I shreik, I look around me and notice all the people from earlier are no longer in sight. I'm unable to move.

"Touch what belongs to me again, and I'll make your death look like an accident. No one would miss you, not your mother, stepfather, your brother, or your dear Persephone. You'll be easily forgotten. No memory would be left of you. So, think long and hard before ever crossing me again."

I want to think he's joking, just some empty threat, but if I know Lexington, he's not.

He has no hesitation or any indication of second thoughts. He meant it.

I take a step back, then another without looking what's behind me as I take a few more before I turn around and bolt.

I run and run like a complete lunatic. I have no idea where I'm going. All I know is that I want to get as far away as possible.