Odette POV

Right Jab.

Why?

Left Jab.

How?

Right Kick.

When?

Left Kick.

What?

These where the one worded question that kept playing in my mind like those annoying songs that the radio station plays for a whole month. I was losing concentration. Boxing used to be my way out. Always have. But today it seem that I could not get the blasted memory of what happened on Thursday. Today was Saturday. A day dedicated to tank tops, yoga pants, Ben and Jerry's and boxing in Fit Me gym.

“Ugh!” I huffed out frustrated. Why is it so darn hard for me to forget him?

“You alright there, Princess?” Gabriel asked stopping his Workout and making his way towards me.

“Yeah. Just...thinking.” I still couldn’t find the guts to tell him about Xavier.

“How about we go out? Your remember the Smoke Inn? We haven’t been there for ages. I am craving a deep fried steak.”

Gabriel said with a face that resembled a child on Christmas.

Chuckling I said,” You are always craving things even Alex finds hard to eat. How the hell are you even fit after eating so much?”

It always made me jealous seeing his eight packs.

“What can I say! I think a lot about you.” To his credit, he tried to keep a straight face. But failed.

I laughed so hard that I had to gasp for air. But seems like air betrayed me because when I accidentally graze towards the entrance, Xavier was there.

He sure look like he is about to pounce on me or on Gabriel.

“Girl, You alright? Why are you so pale?” Gabriel’s voice rang through my head. I tried to reply. Trust me I did.

I was about to reply when Xavier made his way towards us with a storm in his eyes.

“I-I...umm...Ahhh!” Before I could say something a pair of hard lips met mine in a punishing kiss.

Before prom, me and Xavier would always have time for ourselves. Even in busy schedules, we would find time to just be for each other. Either we were making out or either we would make a hell lot of mess. I have always considered myself lucky because of Xavier. He was always gentle, loving, caring and a big softie when I was concerned.

But now as he kissed me, he felt like a person who wants revenge. A person who has nothing to lose. A person who is just breathing, not living.

I pushed him with all my might when all of a sudden Gabriel jerked Xavier towards him and landed a hard punch on his face.

Breathing heavily, Gabriel stood in front of my protectively.

“Don’t you fucking touch my girl, Xavier Storm.” Gabriel hissed.

His words shocked me. His girl? How the hell did That happen? And WHEN DID I BECAME HIS? AND WHAT IS GOING ON?

“Yours huh?” Xavier said with an emotionless face. Closing the space between him and Gabriel, He said,

“Take a good care of her while she is yours. I sure as hell would. Because trust me, the day I ruined her, she wouldn’t be able to be anyone’s else’s.” His voice send chill throughout my body.

It was far from the good kind.

“The day I let you ruin her is the day one of us would die. I am not letting You coming near her. Trust me.” Gabriel whispered so menacingly that even I was afraid a round of punching would start again.

Xavier smirked. Suddenly his eyes found mine.

“Lets see.” With that he whirl around, making his way out.

“Are you alright,love?” even after getting threatened by one of the most influential person on Earth, he was worried about me.

Talk about injustice.

“Are you serious? You are the one who is supporting bruised knuckles. Come on, lets go home. I’ll patch you up.” I said while grabbing my duffel bag as well as his.

“You do know that I am an underground fighter too right? Even if I do it for fun, I do take a lot of hits.” He said with an arched eyebrow.

“Don’t make me beat your ass again just like the previous times. Shut it and lets go.” I said while rolling my eyes.

The ride to my home was awkward alright. Gabriel seem to be in deep thoughts. I was thinking as well. Those four darned questions.

Why is he here?

How did he find me?

When was it that he found me?

What does he want?

Simple questions, Complicated answers.

Sweet.

“You go sit in the living room, I’ll bring the first Aid kit.” I said while making my way towards the counter.

Sometimes I wish I was alone. My loneliness would be helpful for so many people. At least I wouldn’t hurt anyone.

“When did you meet him again?” the first question from Gabriel. I was busy cleaning his minor wounds.

He didn’t even hissed. I am so fucked.

“On Thursday. He came home.”

Honesty is our number one rule. Whatever happens, Gabriel and me would always be honest with one another.

“Do you still love him?” he knows I do. Why is he asking if he knows?

“Yes.” Three words and my answer has him stiffen.

“Why?” he whispered.

“A love undefined. I cannot not love him.”

I said while wrapping his hand.

“If you were to marry me, would you still love him?” his question confused me.

Gabriel was always expressive with his emotions. Even with me, he did say he loved me. But after all this year, even after dating some girls, why is he asking me this?

“ What are you saying?” I asked cautiously.

“I cannot let you be his. You are mine.” Gabriel said while pulling me towards him.

“No. I am not anyone’s. I told you already Gab, why are you doing this?” I asked softly.

“Because I would be damned if I let him have you. Be mine Odette. Be mine.” He said with ragged breathing. Joining hiss forehead with mine, his next words kinda surprised me.

“Be mine before he kills me. He will have you anyway. I know him, his crimes, his power. I know he will take you from me. But I want a little time with you. Xavier won’t let you go when he has you. So before you become his, be mine. Before you become his.”

Fan-fucking-tastic.