A Dangerous Captive (Completed)

22. Targets 2 & 3 pt.1

Song: I'm Having Sex Tonight - GRLwood

(edited)

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Adelaide

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"Nothing changes," he said, "whatever you do, don't let him near her."

"Understood," I replied before the line cut out.

I sighed deeply, snapping the phone in half.

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My heels rang through the scarcely populated hallway as I finished up my first round of observations and headed back into the main ballroom.

The mask that was carefully tied into my newly styled hair started to slip down my face, making me have to pause to tie it for a second time.

Apparently, there was a last-minute change to the dress code. 

An email went out yesterday to all the people that were supposed to attend the ball letting them know they wouldn't be let in if they didn't have a mask.

Mine was a deep red that covered the area around my eyes before turning up on the right side for some extra flair. 

Jaekyung wore blue to match her dress, Jamie wore black, Malcolm had a deep green one and Mano had a gold one.

I walked gracefully back into the ballroom, seamlessly integrating myself part of the crowd again carefully letting my eyes roam the room for a deep green mask.

I sauntered over to him, placing my hand on his shoulder before speaking.

"Mr Sparks, would you care for a dance?"

He turned and broke into a dazzling grin.

"I would love one."

Malcolm, or Mr Sparks, took my hand and led me to the middle of the room where we joined the other dancing couples.

I pressed our bodies close together, wrapping my arms around his neck, leaning in so that I could whisper in his ear.

"The hallways are clear, five minutes until the shot."

I tilted my head back and laughed, pretending that I didn't just put the first steps of our murder plot into place and instead, that he had just told me a funny joke.

I watched as his grin grew larger.

He was enjoying this.

He pulled me away from him, twirling my body before pressing me firmly into his again, his hand pressed strongly against my lower back.

"Someone's been watching you all night."

I pulled my head away from his to better gauge his expression but a tall, sleek looking man tapped Malcolm's shoulder.

"Can I cut in?"

His voice had a low and inviting tone to it. 

Malcolm, being the dimwit he was, agreed and shot me a wink alongside a smirk before making his way to the guns we had hidden earlier in the day.

The mysterious man snaked one of his arms around my waist and took my hand in his as he expertly glided around the floor, making me struggle to keep up.

His mask covered most of his face, leaving only his lips free.

"You're a better dancer than I thought you would be." He stated, taking me off guard.

My eyes travelled up his beautifully silver mask, to meet his light hazel eyes. 

I smiled a little at the colour of his mask.