A gasp left my lips as I was roughly turned, my back now meeting the hard stone.
In front of me was a man I did not recognize, though before me stood Patrick Riley, looming over me with an air of intimidation.
> I asked innocently, though something told me that would not work out.
Patrick's expression morphed into pure anger and annoyance, and a powerful slap to my face sent me flying to the floor- well, it should have.
I only stumbled back into the wall, my head turned to the side. After taking a few breaths, I turned to stare into his dark, emotionless eyes. >
I caught him off guard, and got a few good punches and kicks in before he collapsed onto the ground.
I scoffed, >
My tone was lethal, as was my expression.
A hiss left my lips when his foot met the back of my knee, making me fall onto the ground rather roughly.
I grunted as he rolled on top of me, the blood trickling from his nose onto my face and neck.
>
>
His words stilled me.
I stared up at him, watching as he loosened his grip on me, sitting against the wall now. My defeated body stayed on the ground while he began to speak again.
>
I stared at him in silence, unable to think of a response.
> >
My stomach churned and I sat up immediately.
> I said, His tone was empty, emotionless. > > I asked quietly, watching as he gave a slight nod with his head.
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>
I turned my attention over to where Sebastian now stood with Callum and Mason, their eyes flickering from me to Patrick, then back to me.
>
Sebastian's eyes widened, as did Mason's and Callum's. I gulped as Sebastian's eyes flew to Patrick, and a sickening, dark look took over his expression.
> Sebastian seethed, moving closer towards us.
I was taken back with surprise when a sardonic, twisted grin crossed Patrick's face, and a chilling laugh left his lips. His laugh grew louder and louder until he was wiping the tears from his eyes.
>
I was now standing upright, backing away from Patrick.
He shook his head and chuckled, his eyes now on me. >
I stared at him, my throat closing up.
>
The sound of the bullet made me flinch back, and a silent scream left my open mouth. Patrick's back slammed against the wall as the bullet entered his chest. Crimson blood stained his shirt, pooling around his nearly lifeless body. Patrick choked out through labored breaths.
I stiffened at his words. >
Patrick was deathly pale as he spoke, >
A murderous look crossed Sebastian's face and he lunged forwards, his hand wrapping around Patrick's throat. With an animalistic growl, he dragged Patrick up the wall, so that they were at eye level.
>
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You know the phrase, 'Silence is deafening'?
Well it's true.
The overwhelming silence that settled in between us made my stomach twist in nerves and caused my hands to grow clammy.
Sebastian was pacing back and forth in his office while Mason, Callum, and I could do nothing else but watch.
He was furious.
<< Listen-<< Mason began.