by Ali Parker
Sickness ran through Kate at the acknowledgment that Victor had hired the hit on Jon's mom. Her stomach turned upside down, and she pressed her fingers to her mouth.
"Hey... what are..." The blond behind her moved toward her, speaking entirely too loud.
Kate ran toward her and grabbed her by the hair, pulling her back out the front door and slamming it.
"Get the fuck off of me, you-"
Not waiting another second to let out some much overdue aggression, Kate reared back and punched the bitch hard in the face.
The girl hit the floor and started to scream.
"Shut the fuck up." Kate pulled out her gun and pointed it at the girl. "Shut up now. I'm serious."
"Fuck you." The girl started to scream again, and Kate let a part of herself go as she pulled the trigger, leaving the girl limp on the front porch.
The front door yanked open, and Zak stood in front of her, his eyes wide and breathing heavy. "Kate. What the fuck happened-"
"Are you with me, or against me?" She lifted her gun toward him. Her plan to be stealthy was over.
"What? Of course I'm with you." He moved back and lifted his hands.
Victor rounded the corner from the office and she didn't hesitate for a minute. Two rounds exploded from the barrel of her gun, one after the other, both hitting him in the chest.
Zak jerked back and went for his gun.
"Nuh uh..." She waved her gun at him, lifting it toward his head. "I asked you the question and you answered it. Are you changing your mind?"
Victor turned on the floor and twisted onto his back, raising his gun to fire.
Kate moved to the side, pushing Zak as the smaller man cried out for Victor to stop.
One of his bullets burned by her arm, and she let out a painful gasp as she hit the floor. Rolling, she moved to her back and aimed again, pulling the trigger as he stood up. The smile on his face as he fell face first on the floor would haunt her forever.
One of Victor’s goons stood down the hall, pointing a gun at her, his expression filled with tension.
The sound of a gun going off caused her to close her eyes. She was going to die, but Victor was out. Jon and Marcus could take out Billy and get away together.
When the bullet didn't hit her, she opened her eyes to find Zak kneeling beside her, shaking. He lowered his gun and turned to look at her.
"Thank you. I've been waiting forever for someone to help me. He has my wife locked up in Russia. I'll help you with Billy, then you help me get Katrina back. Are you with me, or against me?"
"With you. Definitely with you." Kate let her head hit the floor behind her as she exhaled deeply.
Today wasn't her turn to die, but something solidified inside of her in knowing that she would have if it was required.
"We need to get to the others." Zak offered her a hand. "There's one way to get my wife back, and only one man has enough of it to help us."
"Please tell me you're not talking about Billy Turner."
"I am. He's the only one with enough cash money to pay off the debts that Victor put in place should I ever get free from him." He reached out and touched Kate's face. "Angel moy."
"What?" Kate tried to steady herself.
"It's Russian for you're my angel." He smiled.
"Don't tell anyone else, please. I have two dominant men in my life that wouldn't welcome a third."
He laughed and helped her to the car.
One threat down.
One to go.
And then... Freedom.
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