venom in my blood

chapter 31

Aranya's pov :-

Akshat  came to the club. When Ria tried to take advantage of the crowd to harm me, I could have easily overpowered her, but Akshat stopped her.

Seeing Akshat, I was genuinely frightened for a moment, but as an agent, I'm accustomed to fighting.

Yet, in Akshat's eyes, I saw fear - the fear of losing me.

In front of Akshat, I had to pretend to be scared, after all, he thinks I'm just a simple, cute girl, unaware of my true identity as an agent.

I also know Akshat will come to alleviate my fear soon.

But the question remains - what will Akshat do to Ria now?

My mind raced with thoughts of Akshat and Ria. What was he doing to her? Was he hurting her?

I tried to shake off the images, focusing on my own safety. Akshat had promised to protect me, but at what cost?

Suddenly, my phone buzzed. Akshat's name flashed on the screen.

"Akshat?" I answered cautiously.

"Aranya, get ready. I'll be waiting downstairs in 10 minutes," Akshat said, his voice softer than before.

"What's the plan?" I asked, curiosity replacing my earlier apprehension.

"We're going for a bike ride," he replied. "I need to clear my head."

I hesitated, unsure if I was ready to be alone with Akshat after what happened with Ria.

"But Akshat, I-"

"Don't think, Aranya. Just be downstairs in 10 minutes," he interrupted, his tone gentle but firm.

I sighed, feeling a thrill of excitement mixed with trepidation.

"Okay, I'll be there."

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Akshat's POV :-

I pulled up to Aranya's building, my bike roaring. Ten minutes had passed, and I expected her to be ready. She emerged, looking stunning in her riding gear.

"Hey," she said softly, settling behind me.

I felt her hands wrap around my waist, sending shivers down my spine.

As we rode, the city lights twinkled like stars. We stopped at a cliff overlooking the metropolis. The night sky enveloped us, with skyscrapers and streetlights illuminating the darkness.

Aranya slid off the bike, her eyes sparkling. "Breathtaking view."

I turned, my gaze locking onto hers. "You're more breathtaking."

She blushed, looking away.

Aranya's eyes snapped back to mine. "What did you do to her?"

My grip on her arms tightened. "She's alive."

I completed my remaining sentence in my mind she's alive to fell the tourcher how could I kill her easily she needs to pay for what she did.

Relief washed over Aranya's face, followed by concern.

"Thank you," she whispered.

"But know this, Aranya," I continued, my voice low. "No one hurts you and lives to tell the tale."

Aranya's eyes searched mine, seeking answers.

Here's the continuation of Akshat's POV:

Aranya's eyes still held a hint of fear, but I saw something more - trust. She trusted me to keep her safe.