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Chapter 18

Ethan's POV

I was awakened by a vibration under my pillow. I glanced at the clock on the bedside table, who the fuck could be calling at this hour? It's 4 in the morning! I felt Kirsty nuzzle in my neck, immediately calming me down. I took my phone from under the pillow and saw that it was Kian calling. Is this some sick joke? Why is Kian calling?!

"What the fuck Kian." I whispered as I answered the phone, trying to not wake up Kirsty. I could hear his heavy breathing and that's when confusion went through my senses.

"Ethan it's Cameron." My eyes widened as he spoke his name. I haven't heard of that bastard but why now? Why now that everything is going perfectly?

"What. Happened." I asked with so much anger in my voice. The idea of him leaves me want to do all kinds of murder to him.

"He's been watching us, Ethan. You have to get the fuck out of there!" After all these years he chose to give me bullshit now. He must've found out about Kirsty. I ended the call and ran my fingers through my hair, staring at Kirsty's peaceful sleeping figure. If it was only me right now, I didn't have to worry. I'd be glad to wait for him here and I'll kill him. But it's not like that anymore. I have to her now and I need to make wiser decisions to protect her with my life. I sighed, kissing her forehead.

"Baby wake up." I cooed as she groaned, moving closer to me exposing her naked shoulder. I planted kisses on it before hearing her yawn.

"It's too early, Ethan." She complained and I swear it was sexy. But there's no time, I gave her a quick peck on the lips.

"I'll explain later okay? We really have to go." I stood up while putting on my pants. I couldn't help myself but stare at her naked body as she started to dress up. Her cheeks turned red, noticing my erection. I didn't even care, she should know what she does to me. I winked at her making her chuckle a little.

We both heard a knock on the door giving me the immediate move to grab the gun from the bedside table. No housekeeper would be doing their rounds at this time. She walked to my side if the bed, clinging to my arm. It's alright baby, I got you. I thought as we both walked to the door, turning the knob. I couldn't believe my eyes when Cameron stood right there in front of us. Kirsty looked at me then at him, feeling her hands tug at the back of my shirt.

"Well won't you let me in?" Cameron said with a smile on his face but before he could even come in, I pointed the gun at him.

"Don't you even fucking dare." I glared at him as he sarcastically laughed.
"Let's not even get there first." He walked in, 2 large men following him giving me death glares.

"I didn't come here to kill you, well not yet." I smirked, not taking my eyes off of him. Just remembering how he wanted me dead when he was still in the gang an enough reason to shoot him right now.

"I just want you to get my dad out of that institute." He walked up to me as his eyes landed on Kirsty.
"You've got yourself a fine woman." He winked at her as she scoffed.

"I know how to use a gun and I won't have second thoughts on shooting you." Kirsty spoke up, leaving me proud of how tough she has become but so soft for me.

"Feisty." He raised his brow, smirking at her. I wanted to shoot him right then and there but I was thinking of Kirsty and how she would react if she sees me killing someone in front of her. I know she might think she's used to it but I know she isn't.

"You came here for me, didn't you? Don't look at her, talk to her or even touch her." I said and within a second, the two men grabbed her by arms, leaving me pointing the gun to the man to her right and Cameron pointing his gun to my head.

"Don't even try making reckless decisions right now, Ethan." Cam warned. Shit shit shit, my anger is getting the best of me that I just needed to kill someone. She was struggling but didn't seem scared with her facial expression but I knew she was, I know her too well. I released a deep sigh and put down my gun, shoving it to my back pocket.

"Let her go." I said simply and Cam made a signal, making the 2 men shove her to me. I needed to stop my temper but if I didn't, they would regret pushing my girlfriend or even touching her. I wrapped my arms around her tight as her she held my hand.

"I'll see you in the meeting." He chuckled and the three of them went out of the room, leaving me killing him in my mind.

"Fuck who was that?" She was hysterically walking back and forth. What did I say about her still being scared to death?

"He used to be in the gang." I started, letting myself sit on the edge of the bed as she sat next to me.
"He was like his dad. They wanted power over my step parents and Cameron were also the ones who tipped the police about where my they were that night in New Jersey. Before all of that, he also tried killing me by putting poison in my food. It's a good thing Grayson saw it." My brows furrowed, remembering the things I already buried in the past.

"I'm sorry.." She sighed and held my hand. I gave her a faint smile.
"Say you love me again and I'll be better." I brought her to my lap and stared in her eyes. I'd always have the reason to fight and live all because of her. She cupped my face and kissed the tip of my nose.

"I love you Ethan Grant Dolan." She said my full name and every time she speaks, my heart couldn't help but beat faster for her.

"I feel better. I love you so much." I smiled and kissed her cheek.
"Good! Cause I don't want my boyfriend to be all sad." She said, mocking a baby voice. I was taken aback to what she said. Boyfriend? I treat her as my girlfriend but she never told me she did the same. It was only a label and didn't think it would matter but she also looked surprised.

"What's wrong? Don't want me to be your boyfriend?" I asked, her face puzzled.
"We never dated..." She whispered, looking embarrassed at what she said. I knew we would arrive to this conversation. She's a girl and would love to be go out in the movies or have dinner dates.

"I'll just have this work done then we'll go to carnivals, movies and romantic dinner dates. I promise you baby girl." She smiled and nuzzled in my neck.

She makes me want to be a better version of myself, I'm just unsure if I could give everything we worked for. But what matters right now is to finish the job alive.

Because I have some dates to plan and I just couldn't let her down.