Chapter 60: chapter 60

Rodas's POV------------------"Aaaaghhhh!!!" Mason's scream reverberates all over the torture building. Again and Again, as he gets his thumbs crushed by a hammer.He is kneeling on the floor naked while his both hands are placed on the table before him where his fingers are getting crushed. Mason Turner's red face twisted in pain while sweating profusely is a sight to watch. I encourage one of the boys Nick to crush the rest of the fingers. Mason trembles with fear. He withdraws his hands and desperately shakes his head. "RODAS PLEASE!!!" he begs. "Please don't do this anymore. It hurts like hell... Please!!!" Nick grabs his hands back and places them on the table again. I chuckle. It's so satisfying to see him begging like this, to see his pride getting crushed."So, how does it feel to beg someone, Mason?" I ask."I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I will do anything for you." He chokes out, tears and snot making a mess of his proud face. I lean forward and grab his chin harshly."You will do anything? Why don't you shoot yourself then?" I say before taking out my gun and throwing it in front of him. He stares at the weapon for a long time and gulps before looking at me. I tilt my head. "C'mon... Do it quick. I've got to go home," Moments later he grabs the gun but it eventually falls from his hand. He whines in pain."Oh!" I cover my mouth. "I forgot your thumbs are no more," Mason grits his teeth and lets out a loud sound of agony."Kill me then... Just kill me" This made me laugh in disgust. "Don't blurt out something that you don't want Mason. Do you think I will let you go if you scream like this?" He goes silent immediately, swallowing back his words.I get up and dust off my clothes before stretching my limbs. "I will kill you. You don't have to worry..." I say and then turn to face the boys."You can do whatever with him... Just don't kill, otherwise, I'll kill you all..." "Got it, Boss!!" They shout. "All right then..." I smirk and walk toward the door but Mason's words stop me."You can't do this to me. I guided you back then when you were just a shrimp""Mason... I don't care about all those things. You just shouldn't have messed with my family" I say slowly turning back to face his pathetic state and making my way to him. "Mason Turner, YOU KILLED MY UNBORN CHILD AND HARMED MY GIRL... Nothing in the world can save you now. So just enjoy your last moment with the boys... Cool? Ok..." I pat his shoulder and make my way out of the room. Zeco is waiting outside for me. "Are you done?" He asks with an impatient voice. "You're free to go," I tell him but he shakes his head."I'll drive you home first-" "Give me the car key... You can go" He looks at me in uncertainty but already reaching for his pocket."You sure?" I nod. He drops the key on my hand before running across the road and getting inside a cab. He can't wait to see Jeremy. Can he?But then the smile drops from my face. I also need to hurry. I'm anxious and also somehow afraid to face her. Liam told me she was fine over the phone. He sounded angry. Of course, I cannot blame him. I've made the same mistake again. I don't even deserve to ask for her forgiveness this time. My heart feels heavy as I stop the car in front of the giant building. She is in there. I want to see her and feel her in my arms yet I'm hesitating. I've never been this much afraid of facing anyone. What is she going to say? How she is going to react? Amid all those thoughts, I'm most afraid of losing her. I'm afraid she would look at me with hateful eyes. I know that a man who failed to protect the love of his life repeatedly doesn't deserve to choose. I'll have to accept the reality. Whatever she gives me, I'll have to take it. But how would I probably live? I stop in front of her room and wipe my sweaty palm over my pants. "ELORA!!!" I call, my voice hoarse. Then I open the door and walk inside. She looks surprised. Her beautiful eyes are wide open as she looks at me. I soften immediately but when I notice her bandaged wound, it feels like I've been stabbed countless times. I dare not look at her again. Mountains of guilt bury me in the ground and they are so heavy. She walks to me and slips her arms around my stomach. "It's not your fault. Please don't blame yourself" I say, resting my head on his chest. How can someone be this kind?I shake his head. "I failed again. I failed to protect you again." I blurt out with a ridiculously weak voice. "Rodas!" She takes my face in her palm and makes me look at her directly. She smiles."I'm fine... See?" I put my hand over hers and press our foreheads together."I'm so happy. I'm so happy you're fine. I don't know what I would do without you. I'm so happy" My voice breaks and tears well up in my eyes.I pull her into my arms, gently and kiss her head again and again."Everything will be alright. Everything is alright now." I whisper."Yeah!" She says in a small voice and hugs me tight.But then I suddenly become conscious of my looks. I'm covered in sweat, blood and dust. I've been wearing the same clothes for nearly two days now. I pull away from the hug and rub my nose. Embarrassed. "I- I need to take a shower... I stink" How did I forget about something like this in the first place? She chuckles and nods.Damn. She is so precious. I gulp and stare at her lips. "But... I want to kiss you so bad right now," She tiptoes and brushes our lips for a few seconds before pulling away. I won't be surprised if my heart explodes at this moment. I slip my hands under her chin and slowly connect our lips. It could be the most gentle kiss I've ever had. It calms me down and I feel a lot better and confident. But....Elora. Are you probably forcing yourself to endure everything because you love me? Even though you're breaking inside? Why are you sticking to the man who faces danger in his every step? I love you the most. I will do everything to keep you by my side but at the same time, I might do anything to keep you away from me. It's strange.Isn't it?