Twisted Wrath (Twisted Fate Book 2)

by Ashley Jade

  I open my mouth, and despite trying to calm myself down....I begin to tremble.

  “I...I...I love you Alex,” I stutter.

  He leans back and drags the switchblade down my stomach leaving a shallow cut.

  “Do you still love me even though I killed your friends?” he asks.

  I close my eyes and still myself. “Yes,” I whisper.

  “No, don't stop Bonita. Keep riding my cock. I want you to fuck me. I want you to fuck me like you hate me.”

  I take a deep breath and slowly begin riding him as he sits up and places the blade of the knife against my back again.

  He tilts his head so that his lips are directly above my ear. “Do you still love me even though I fed your friends to wild animals after I sliced them limb for limb?" he growls against my ear as I feel the blade dig into my skin again.

  “Yes,” I whisper.

  I bite my lip to stop the tears from falling.

  I will not shed any tears over him.

  He doesn't deserve them.

  He only deserves my hate.

  “Fuck me harder Bonita,” he grunts.

  I smile as I begin to writhe my hips over him and ride him fast and hard.

  “Do you still love me even though I'm holding Tristan in the cellar? Even though I've been starving him for the past week...leaving him for dead ?" he rasps.

  Oh, god.

  I pick up my speed and scratch my nails down his own back as he groans.

  “That's it Bonita. Show me how much you hate me. Fuck, it feels so good...doesn't it.”

  I dig my nails in deeper while I reach my peak and scream as I feel his own release empty into me.

  I sigh, until I feel the blade against my throat as he grabs my hair.

  “Don't ever try to fuck me over again Dev. I will kill you next time. Consider this your final warning. Now clean yourself up... you're bleeding all over the place.”

  Chapter 36 (Tristan)

  I hear my stomach rumble as I fight dizziness.

  I've officially lost count of how long I've been trapped down here.

  I know that I haven't eaten in over 10 days though...only the little scraps that Maria's been able to sneak me here and there.

  The cellar door opens and I smile when I hear Maria's footsteps.

  She smiles as she hands me a sandwich and I shove it down my throat. “Lo Siento,” she says as she shrugs.

  “No. Mucho gracias Maria.”

  She smiles before she turns to walk away.

  “How's Dev?” I ask.

  She stops walking and I see her whole body tense.

  “Dev sexo in dormitorio with Alex,” she says curtly.

  My stomach clenches.

  “Is she happy with him?”

  She bows her head. “Si. Mucho.”

  She clears her throat. “Ella te odia Tristan,” she whispers before she leaves.

  My heart drops to the floor.

  Dev hates me?

  Chapter 37 (Dev)

  “Did you tell him? Do you think he's beginning to believe it?” I ask Maria.

  The three of us had managed to sneak out to the roof for another one of our pow-wow's.

  She nods her head solemnly.

  “So, can you please tell us why you need Tristan to believe that you hate him?” Moe asks as he crosses his arms over his chest.

  “I'm going to convince Alex to let him go. However, I need to ensure that Tristan won't go after Alex after he does. That's why I need Tristan to believe that I hate him and that I'm happy with Alex. This way, he will have no reason to go after Alex or the Cartel anymore. I'm going to be the one to get revenge against Alex, not Tristan."

  Moe laughs. “Sorry, but it's not gonna go down like that. I can tell you that right now. You really have no idea how it works or what you're getting yourself into. I mean, just look at what the fuck he did to you after the whole switch blade incident. He nearly stabbed you to death. He still doesn't trust you Dev...and he's never going to let Tristan go willingly. You're living in a fucking dream world.”

  I sigh. Moe has a point.

  This is never going to work. I need to do better and be better with Alex.

  That's the only way I can get everyone out of here alive.

  “Well, what if you were able to sneak him out?”

  He chuckles and rolls his eyes. “Yeah Dev. What a great idea. Gee, why didn't I think of that before.”

  Then...it hits me. I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner.

  “I know how we can get him out. We need Alex to go on a vacation so the house isn't guarded. Just like he did when I first got here. We need to get Alex to leave the house. "

  Moe shakes his head. “It doesn't work like that Dev. First of all...the head of the Cartel doesn't take vacations. Second- if the house isn't guarded then I can't get him out...because I wouldn't be here. Third- You can't even get Alex to trust you because he knows that you tried to kill him the other night...how the hell are you going to get him to go away with you? This has to be the most stupid plan I've ever heard of.”

  “No it's not. Just hear me out. If I can convince Alex to go on vacation with me...then Maria will be here to let you in the house.”

  He rolls his eyes as Maria nods.

  At least someone see's where I'm going with this.

  “How the fuck are you going to convince Alex to go on Vacation with you Dev?”

  I look at Maria and she gasps.

  I give them both a sinister smile. “I'm going to convince Alex to marry me...then we're going to go away on a honeymoon. Then, I'm going to kill him."

  Moe begins pacing around in small circles.

  “Dev, no. Fuck no. Do you realize what the Cartel will do to you once they find out that you killed the head of the Cartel?”

  I shrug. “They didn't kill Tristan...he killed the head of the Cartel.”

  He sighs. “No they didn't...because he was the next in line. They also knew that he did it for his brother. Plus, they were rightfully so- a little scared of him after that. Not to mention, Alex ended up becoming the head of the Cartel and he sure as fuck wasn't going to kill the man who saved him. Therefore, Tristan was safe. He was living his life how he always wished he could, after all the hell that he was put through. Well...until you came along.”

  I close my eyes as the sting of Moe's words hit me.

  “Fuck, I'm sorry Dev. I didn't mean it like that. To be honest, I've never seen him happier then when he was with you. It just sucks how everything went down."

  I open my eyes and give him a smile. “It's okay, I understand. You're right. Tristan would have been safe and happy. I mean, he was safe and happy. Until I came along. That's why I have to make this right. Even if the Cartel kill me...it will be worth it to save him. I have to do this."

  He shakes his head as Maria reaches for my hand. “He wouldn't want this. He wouldn't be able to live with himself. I can't let you do this. I know from experience Dev, purposely breaking a man and leaving him with nothing left to live for can be a very dangerous thing."

  “That's why he's going to need a friend to look out for him.”

  He gives me a pointed look. “I'll say it again, I really don't like the sound of this.”

  “You're either with me or against me. Either way, it's happening.”

  We all stand in silence for a few moments.

  “So what's your plan? Where the hell would you even go on a honeymoon? How would you even get away with it? You would need to be completely deserted somewhere. Fuck Dev, you would have to get him to want to marry you first," Moe says.

  I smile as the thought enters my head.

  Oddly enough...I have Alex to thank for it.

  “We're going to go on a cruise. A very secluded cruise. We would be in the middle of nowhere, technically. It's perfect. After we leave, you can free Tristan. After the both of you convince Tristan that I hate him, he won't want to go after the Cartel. He'll be too heartbroken. But, he'll be able to go on an
d lead a normal and safe life..."

  “And what about you Dev? Do you realize what will happen to you if you go through with this?” he asks.

  “Yeah Alex will be dead and everyone will be safe...end of story.”

  He let's out a sigh of frustration.

  “No, not for you. The Cartel will kill you, especially if they ever found out that you were the one who killed Alex. Edwardo will kill you himself after he takes over Dev. Do you see the multitude of problems with your plan?”

  “So, I'll hide out. They can't kill me if they never find me. They can't kill me, if I disappear forever. They can't kill me if they don't know that I killed Alex. I'll be on a yacht in the middle of nowhere...I can travel the world and stay one step ahead of them. For a little while anyway. Either way, it doesn't matter. What maters is that Tristan get's out of here and he doesn't try to retaliate.”

  “This is a terrible plan Dev,” Moe says as Maria nods her head.

  “It's the only plan guys. This is the only way. Tristan was going to risk his life for me...and I'm going to do the same for him.”

  “I have a bad feeling about this Dev. Besides...I really don't think you're going to get Alex to go along with it so willingly. He's not an idiot."

  “I know...that's why I have to pull out all the stops. Starting tonight.”

  Chapter 38 (Dev)

  I leave Moe and Maria on the roof as I make my way down the hallway in search of Alex.

  I recall that he once said that his room was at the end of the hall.

  As I'm tip-toeing down the hallway a voice stops me in my tracks. “Why are you out of your room? Where's your guard?” Edwardo asks.

  I roll my eyes and face him. “He's on a bathroom break. I'm out of my room because I'm looking for Alex.”

  “Alex is in his bedroom,” he replies curtly.

  I sigh. “I know that Edwardo...that's where I'm headed.”

  He gives me a malevolent smile. “Well, you can't go in there. No one is allowed in there. It's off limits...especially for puta's like you."

  I take a step and smile back at him. “If I remember correctly...didn't Alex mention something about you making a visit to the warehouse the next time you call me that?"

  He narrows his eyes at me.

  I purse my lips and fix the collar of his uniform. “I'll tell you what though Edwardo, I'll keep this little incident between the two of us."

  I pat him on the shoulder before I turn on my heels.

  “I'm on to you Dev,” he sneers.

  “There's nothing to be on to Edwardo. I love Alex.”

  I reach what I hope is Alex's bedroom and knock on the door.

  “This better be an emergency Maria,” he barks before he opens the door.

  He raises an eyebrow when he sees me. “What are you doing here? I thought you were still recovering?”

  I try not to wince as I recall teaching Maria how to stitch up my stab wound the other night.

  “It's been 3 days. I'm feeling better now.”

  He opens the door wider and gestures for me to come in.

  I take a look around and keep my face expressionless.

  The walls are the color of onyx. Matching silk curtains are draped over two large windows in the room, along with onyx silk sheets on his king sized bed.

  Oddly enough, It would almost be beautiful if Alex himself wasn't surrounded by so much darkness.

  “Why are you here Dev?”

  I turn to face him. “I miss you.”

  He rolls his eyes. “You practically see me every day Bonita.”

  I take a step forward and reach for his hand. “No Alex...I mean, I miss you. I miss us.”

  He drags his hand across his face as he takes a seat on the bed.

  “How much can you really miss a monster Dev? Let's be honest here.”

  He looks at me, and for a moment I almost see a glimpse of the old Alex.

  Then I remind myself that yes- he is a monster.

  But even monsters have a weak spot...and I know I'm his.

  I sit down next to him and trace my finger along his chin dimple as he closes his eyes.

  “The first time I saw you...I thought you were the cutest boy I had ever seen in my whole life,” I whisper.

  He opens his eyes and laughs softly. “That's not saying much, considering you were home schooled until you were 16.”

  Despite myself...I find myself genuinely smiling at his comment.

  “No, you were special Alex. I can't explain it, but I just knew that I wanted to spend forever with you.”

  He nods his head and sighs. “Well...here we are.”

  “Do you know why I fell in love with you in the first place?”

  A smirk forms at the corners of his mouth. “Because of my adorable chin dimple?”

  I bite my lip. I hate how easy it is to forget who he really is when he's like this.

  “No...it was because you actually loved me Alex. You loved me when no one else in the world did.”

  I look down as a single tear trickles down my cheek.

  One tear...that's all he will get.

  I hear him clear his throat and I lift my head. “I can say the same about you. I know you really loved me Dev. At least, until you found out who I really was."

  I move across his lap then and rest my head on his shoulder. “I still love you Alex.”

  But I hate you more, and I have to make you pay for all that you've done.

  He lifts my chin and kisses me. I let myself fall into the kiss as he reaches for the hem of my shirt.

  “Be gentle with me Alex, like how you used to be. Stop punishing me...just for tonight.”

  His eyes search mine as he gently lays me down on the bed.

  “I really hate that I love you Bonita,” he whispers.

  “I know.”

  I sigh as he flips me over and plants a tender kiss along my stitches.

  “I never thought I'd ever do something like this to you.”

  I take a deep breath as I remove his pants. “I had it coming. I mean, I tried to hurt you.”

  I see his eyes flash, and I quickly bring his mouth to mine.

  He bites my lip as I whimper. “Please Alex...just love me right now.”

  He groans as he pushes my panties to the side and lightly skims my outer lips with his finger.

  “I love you Bonita,” he whispers as he enters me.

  “I love you Alex.”

  And I hate myself for it...because I know that will never go away.

  His delicate thrusts bring me over the edge, and we moan one another's name as we both find our release.

  After we're finished...I quickly stand up to leave, but he reaches for my hand.

  “Don't leave me Bonita...stay with me.”

  It's not a question, it's a command.

  “Always and forever,” I whisper, as I fall beside him and rest my head against his chest.

  It's a bitter sweet feeling, because I know in that moment...I'm one step closer to killing him.

  *******************

  The next day...Alex proposed.

  I faked excitement as he put a 6 carat, rare black diamond ring enclosed in a vintage teardrop setting on my left ring finger.

  I tried not to let the irony go unnoticed.

  He didn't even ask, he just whispered “Para Siempre Bonita,” and slipped it right on my finger.

  After that, we walked downstairs where a bunch of guards and other men congratulated us.

  I looked over at Maria and Moe and gave them a big smile, because I knew the plan was working.

  They looked at me with sadness and fear in their eyes.

  Chapter 39 (Dev)

  I asked Moe to get his hands on the manila folder that contained the bank account information pertaining to my inheritance.

  It turns out that my parents blood money was going to end up helping me after all.

  I gave Moe a small portion of the blood money and asked him to purchase a big yacht for the ho
neymoon.

  However, just as I suspected...Alex wasn't too keen on the idea of going on a honeymoon.

  “But Alex...I already purchased it myself. We're all set to honeymoon at the end of May.”

  “I'll give you the money back Bonita. Trust me, I can afford it. You know what I do for a living, I can't take a vacation. It's bad enough that I'm taking the day off to get married. Sorry, but no honeymoon...it's not happening. End of discussion." he says as he proceeded to get ready for the day.

  “Please Alex. I really want a honeymoon. It's only for 2 weeks.”

  I take a deep breath and will myself to try and calm down.

  If I couldn't get him to go...my entire plan would fail.

  From what Maria said, Tristan had dropped some weight and his health was beginning to decline again.

  The wedding was scheduled for 3 weeks from now.

  I said a silent prayer everyday that Tristan would make it.

  Everything would be in vain if he ended up dying before Moe was able to rescue him.

  Alex sighs as he tilts my chin up. “Fine, I'll think about it Bonita. Why a yacht though? What the hell would we do all alone on a yacht for 2 whole weeks?" he asks.

  I take another deep breath, stand up, and drop the silk robe I'm wearing.

  His eyes flash as a smile spreads across his face.

  He takes a step towards me. “Thanks for the morning hard on, but I can have that anytime I want...soon to be Mrs. Martinez.”

  I try not to wince at his words.

  I despised the fact that I was going to be taking his last name.

  I understood perfectly well now why Tristan didn't want it himself.

  I purse my lips as I trace a finger down my abdomen. “Please Alex. I don't ask for much. Just do this for me.”

  He rolls his eyes. “You're going to have to be a little more convincing then that Bonita.”

  I'm moving my finger down lower, when a knock on the door interrupts us.

  I quickly cover myself as Maria walks in and says something to Alex in Spanish before she leaves.

  What was that about?

  He turns to face me then. “You have a meeting this afternoon?”