Blood Money - The Sequel

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If you have not read Blood Money book 1, go read that now. This book is the sequel and will make no sense until you've read the first book. And for the rest of you, enjoy!

"You've got this, just take the shot" Haz encourages, the gun held tightly between my hands. I take the shot, hitting the edge of the target. I sigh, setting the gun down and removing the ear muffs.
"I'm no good!" I groan, turning to my boyfriend who somehow still believes I will learn to shoot a gun.
"You just need practice darlin" he says.
"I've been practicing! With you, with Tom, with Ezra. I suck!" I say as we walk out of the room.
"Things take time" he says.
"Now your turn to hold up your end of the deal" I wiggle my brows at him.
"God why did I agree to this" he shakes his head.
Haz and I made a deal. I'd let him teach me to shoot those death machines if he would let me teach him pole.
"If the guys ever find out about this I'm never doing it again" he warns.
"They won't come on!" I laugh.
"Haz!" Tom calls from around the corner and I frown.
"Yeah?" Haz asks and Tom walks up to us.
"We have a deal to make don't you remember?" He asks.
"Oh fuck! I'll be right out." Haz says and Tom nods, walking off.
"Leaving me?" I sigh.
"I'll be back soon I promise" he says, kissing my lips before heading out.
I make my way to the kitchen, deciding to eat away my sadness that my boyfriend has abandoned me.
Okay.. I'm dramatic I know.
Ezra walks in, pouring himself some coffee.
"Coffee at three?" I ask.
"Got myself a long night with Petra" he says and I roll my eyes.
"You better not just be fucking her" I warn.
"She's the one who said she didn't want a relationship" he shrugs and my brows scrunch together.
"Wait seriously?" I ask, grabbing grapes out of the fridge.
"Yeah." He nods. "Got to go get ready, see you tomorrow"
He heads out of the room and I sit at the island, eating my grapes.
Why would Petra tell him she doesn't want a relationship? I know she's not a relationship type, she loves to have random hook ups and just have fun, but I figured since they've been seeing a lot of each other that it meant something.
I need to learn to not over analyze other people's relationships.
"Good afternoon Mrs. Keenan. Have you seen Mr. Holland around?"
I look up to see Daniel. He's a new recruit and young, probably no older than 18. Poor thing is absolutely terrified of everyone here, except me. I've been the only friendly face.
"You can call me Aria remember?" I say.
"Yes sorry, Aria." He says.
"Tom left a little bit ago, should be back in an hour or so" I say.
"Thank you-"
"Hey kid, why aren't you in training?" Matt asks, walking into the room.
"I finished, was looking for Mr. Holland." Daniel says.
"You should be training double, you're too scrawny" Matt says and I stand up from my chair.
"Scuse' me, absolutely not. Get the fuck out." I say to Matt. "Don't be a dick."
"I didn't know you were in here." Matt says.
"Had I not been this still wouldn't have been okay. If this happens again Tom will be aware of it. And when I'm upset?" I say, waiting for him to finish the sentence.
"He's upset." Matt says.
"Exactly. Go away." I say and Matt is quick to scurry off.
"Thank you.." Daniel says.
"If anyone else is mean to you, come tell me. I will take care of it." I say and he nods, leaving the room.
Daniel has grown on me quite a lot over the past couple weeks. He might just be my new favorite, other than Ezra of course.
The day passes by and I get a text from Haz.
Haz: headed home xx
I love that he always keeps me informed. After the drama with Jack Barrett he realized he needed to make some changes, to help me feel comfortable in this life. One of those changes being that I know where he is all the time. No, not because I'm a crazy girlfriend who thinks he's going to cheat or something, but because I need to know he's not dead. He tries so hard to ensure that I feel safe and comfortable, and I'm slowly getting there. It's hard to feel unsafe when everyone here is dedicated to protecting you.
My eyes glance over at the laptop on the couch. I should do my homework.. but.. ehhh.
I hear the front door open, quickly adverting my attention from the dreaded thought of college calculus to my boyfriend being home.
Homework can wait.
I walk out to the door and see Haz walking in, Tom trailing behind him.
"Have a good meeting?" I ask, wrapping my arms around his waist.
"Mhmm" he hums, pressing a kiss to my lips.
"Mate could you not be fucking gross with my little sister in front of me? Thanks." Tom says and I roll my eyes.
"You don't care about Harry or Sam having girlfriends" I frown.
"Yeah cause they can take care of themselves" Tom says and my eyes widen.
"You think I can't take care of myself?" I ask. "I'll kick Haz's ass so quick!"
"Hey!" Haz says, offended and I laugh.
"I would never" I assure him and Tom mimics throw up noises, walking away.
"I could though" I whisper and he raises his brow at me.
"Keep dreaming darling" he says.
"Oh come on! Teach me how to fight so I can!" I say.
"You want to learn how to fight? Are you actually my girlfriend?" He asks, an amused look on his face.
"Not like I want to hurt anyone.. I just think it'd be fun. Plus it's another excuse to see you shirtless and sweaty" I trail my finger down his chest and he shakes his head at me.
"Keep acting like that and we'll be doing a different kind of exercise" he says lowly and I giggle.
The front door opens once more, my little brother walking in.
"Hello Samuel" I say.
"Aria I swear if you keep calling me that" Sam groans, shutting the door behind him.
After spending thanksgiving with my family, I've gotten to know them a lot better, and I've spent a lot of time with the twins. Sam and I are buddies now, he's secretly my favorite Holland.
"Fine I'll call you Sam" I roll my eyes.
"Where's Tom?" He asks.
"I'm his office" Haz says.
"Cool" he nods, walking off down the hallway.
"See you around Samuel!" I call, earning a glare before he's out of my sight.
"I've always wanted little brothers to tease" I smile, turning my attention back to Haz.
"Well now you have three" he says.
I can't even begin to explain how much I love having a family. My brothers, Nikki, Haz. They've all become the most important people in my life. I'm at an all time high, and I never want to come down.

A/N: I'm so excited to write this sequel. I know this first chapter is kind of all over the place, so to clarify it's late November/early December. Adding some new characters here and there as well. Enjoy!