Page 13 of London Has Fallen

I nibble on the corner of my lip, putting on a show for her before I tear her the fuck down. “All I see is a washed up little girl trying to play in the big boys world that she doesn’t belong in.” Rather crumble or stumble back at my harsh words she just smiles and clicks her tongue.

“Even without a cock swinging between my legs, I will always have bigger balls than you, pretty boy.” Before I can utter a reply, she injects the sedative into me. I reach out and grip the backs of her thighs pulling her down, she lands on her back with a grunt, I use the last bit of strength I have to pounce on top of her, my movements sluggish. She glares up at me but doesn’t fight to be free, she knows I’ll be out in seconds.

“I felt your pussy rubbing against my cock in the club. Trust me, little girl, I am the only one with balls around here and when this shit wears off, I plan to empty them inside that sweet little cunt of yours.”

London

The moment the sedative takes over, he collapses on top of me and I grunt from the force of the air being knocked out of me. I twist and use all my strength to push his heavy ass off me. I lay there for a second trying to get my breathing under control but the second a gust of wind whips past me, I am on my feet and racing back the way I came. I need to get back to my clothes, it may not be snowing but it’s fucking cold and the air is fucking frigid. The only reason I am still able to feel my limbs is because I have been moving, but the moment I slow down I know the cold will take hold and weigh me down. I have a high chance of freezing to death out here if I don’t get my shit back. I manage to break through the clearing and sigh at the sight of the duffle bag. I rummage through the contents and growl when I don’t find my clothes. With no time to spare, I shove everything back in the bag and dart back toward the bastard I knocked out.

Those dumbass triplets ran straight past me. I didn’t head far from where they undressed me, just sprinted around the tree and waited. The moment they left the clearing, I rushed back and tried to find a weapon but only found a case of needles. I swear I spotted my clothes next to the bag but I guess I was wrong. I rush back toward the asshole and peel his hoodie off him before yanking it over my head. His scent surrounds me and it takes a lot of willpower on my part not to sniff the damn thing. My legs are beginning to grow numb, so I turn, ready to leave the bastard behind until a thought hits me.

Who the fuck is he?

I know I could tie his ass to the tree and torture the information I need out of him but I have no idea where the other four are and I'm fucking freezing my tits off, so I do what any respectable woman would do and strip him down to his boxers like he did me and leave his ass there. Thanks to the low lighting and thick shrubs it takes me a lot longer than I would have liked to find my way out of this godforsaken place. As I break through the final line of trees, I peer back over my shoulder to make sure no one is following, but the sound of clapping has me halting and snapping my gaze in front of me. My eyes narrow at the sight of the captor I know I left naked on the ground in the woods, but unlike Nude Jude I left behind this one seems haunted. The closer I get to him the more I can recognize the tormented look in his eyes, it calls to a part of me that I keep buried and never allow myself to think or feel. I closed that door to those emotions years ago when it nearly consumed and destroyed everything that I am.

“Bravo, you managed to escape the shithead triplets and by the looks of things, you even managed to flee the big bad wolf.”

I eye him suspiciously ignoring the burn in my feet and legs from being so freaking cold. “What makes you think I didn't kill the fucking wolf?”

A slow smile stretches across his face, I loathe to admit it but he looks fucking sexy. "Now, you don't want to be making those doe eyes at me, darlin’, I'm not the good guy."

I scoff. “What the fuck makes you think that I care about who the hell you are?"

That same smile slides back into place as he pushes off the car and steps into me until we are chest to chest, well, my chin to his chest. I give him credit, he is a bold motherfucker when he grips my waist and bends so his lips ghost over the shell of my ear.

“The fact you haven't disarmed me when I know you clocked my sidearm the moment you cleared the tree line tells me you care, darlin’.” I grit my teeth, tampering the annoyance rising inside me. “You have the keys in the pocket of my brothers jeans you currently hold. Get out of here before he wakes and kills you.”

I pull free of his hold and stare up at him. “Why aren't you trying to subdue me?”

A glazed-out look overtakes his features as he releases me and steps back running a hand through his hair. “I don't touch women. Now get out of here, darlin’, that sedative will be wearing off by now.” I grab the keys before tossing the pile of clothes in my arms to him. His gaze immediately drops to my legs, the hoodie comes to my knees, the intensity of his gaze has me feeling naked like he can see through to my soul or some shit. It’s unnerving to have someone stare at you but not really see you. I walk past him but pause when I grip the door handle in my hand and look over my shoulder. I frown when I see his gaze is already on me.

“Who the hell is that bastard?”

He smirks and shakes his head lightly. “I think you just pissed off your new headmaster, darlin’.”

I stand here for a good minute just staring at him with an open mouth, there is no fucking way I just made out with my new headmaster. Renewed determination flows through me. I smirk darkly and nod my head.

“Challenge accepted. He’ll be gone in a week, two tops.”

He shakes his head. “Artemis loves a fight, he won’t fold like the others, darlin’.” The humor in his tone tells me he is loving this. I don't have siblings so this is new for me. I would have thought he would have warned me off trying to fuck with his brother, not give me a heads up.

“And I’m not a quitter so your brother is going to have to do better than drugging me and trying to ditch me in the woods.” Cronos smiles wide and the tiny sparkle in his eye holds my attention. “I think we are going to be friends.”

The sparkle disappears and a horrified look takes its place. “I don’t have friends,” he clips out in an even tone.

“Well, now you do.”

He rapidly shakes his head. “No.”

“Oh, I love this game. I play it with my dad all the time.”

He frowns. “What game?”

“The yes and no game. You will learn really fast that I always win, so go fetch your brother, bestie, I’ll see you real soon.” I end the conversation by climbing into the car, wasting no time peeling out of there. I have to program the car's GPS to direct me back to Blackwood. If this is their warm up to the trials I need to face, then they will be in for a rude shock. They are going to meet the real London who gives zero fucks and will destroy anything in her path.

It’s over an hour’s drive. I would call my dad and tell him I’m okay but those fuckers took my phone! Guess I’ll just have to facetime him from my Mac when I get back to my room. A little stress and worry never hurt anyone, plus my dad is young and surely can’t die of a heart attack at his age.

Pulling through the gates of Blackwood, I stare up at the gothic looking castle. To the outside world it doesn’t appear as a school, but those with high ranking know this place is nothing but a jail for kids. We are trained in the art of politics, negotiation, hand to hand combat, leadership and so much other crap. I don’t see how sending kids to this place will broker peace among the different families. They say we can’t tell others who we are and where we come from, but when you come from well-known families like mine, my last name says it all. The huge fountain in front of the entryway has an idea sparking inside my head. I smile to myself as I slam my foot down on the gas. The impact has me whipping forward but I’m prepared and brace myself so I don’t smack my head against the steering wheel. The car begins to beep erratically as all the sensors go off. I unclip my seat and attempt to open the door but it’s stuck leaving me no choice but to climb out the window. I manage to not fall in as I balance on the edge of the fountain, jump down and take a few steps back smiling at the sight.

---