> he spat out, >
I felt a malicious grin spreading over my lips as Chief Carter walked into her office, signaling for me follow, I turned back to Sampson, my body blocking his entrance.
> I said, with my signature sardonic smirk. >
Sampson's lips thinned out as he glared at me angrily. I simply shrugged as I went to shut the door behind myself, pausing when his hand shot out and prevented it from closing.
he snapped, >
I gritted my teeth before faking a grin. >
With that, I slammed the door in his face, and flicked the lock for good measure. Sampson instantly gave up, as he didn't even try knocking after he was locked out. By the time I turned around, Chief Carter was already seated, and watching me with an amused expression. While it seemed as though we were on the same team, something about Chief Carter made me feel the need to be cautious.
> I started, «>
She folded her hands formally before she began to speak. >
The tone of her voice was indicating that I should trust her, and see that she was trying to help-
If only she really knew how many times I have heard that fucking tone.
I merely nodded my head in agreement, although I knew she was only using me for the information.
I didn't mind the whole escape plan though. If anything, I desperately needed a fresh start, and there wasn't a chance in hell I'd get one in London. I needed out, and Chief Carter was going to do that for me. So I guess, in a sense, we were both using each other.
> My tone was sharp and lethal, and closed off, not allowing any room for discussion.
Chief Carter hesitated at my words, before she continued. >
I nodded my head stiffly at the word, > I hadn't actually considered the fact that I'd be leaving London for good. The concept had clearly not been processed properly; was I really going to leave the place I grew up, forever? Did I even have the strength to do that?
This was my home. Everything I knew was here, and I was about to just abandon it all.
> Carter continued, not noticing my inner conflict, > I scowled at her words, >
I was looking for a fight, that much I could tell. Bitter resentment filled me with every breath I took, and there was nothing I could do about it. I was mad. I was fucking angry.
>
That too.
I stood immediately, my eyes ablaze. > My tone was lethal and venomous as every word leaked from my mouth.
I wasn't a child. I had never been a child. That was just it, and it was something she could never understand, not in a million years.
my skin bristled at the use of my nickname, and I felt an urge to wrap my hands around her neck and strangle the life right out of her.
>
Her attitude had changed. She was no longer the woman trying to convince me that she was doing the right thing. She was now Chief Carter, who was a police woman desperate for revenge.
The thought of that made my mouth start again, a rant building that I could not suppress.
I barked out a harsh laugh, >
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I sat down as I finished, my chest heaving as I fought to contain the fire within myself.
Her lips were set at a tight line, and her beady eyes raked over my shaking form as she allowed my words to sink in.
I felt my hand reach out for the shiny, small, metallic object on her desk, giving myself something to play with as I breathed deeply and painfully. I hadn't realized how much that rant would take out of me, but I was glad I got it off my chest. >
My fingers delicately traced over the outline of the object in my hands I listened to her words, struggling to focus on what she was trying to say as millions of thoughts raced through my mind.
>
I felt a smirk slide onto my lips as my cold eyes met her curious ones. >
We sat there, staring at each other like two enemies who have agreed on something for the first time. I watched in sickening fascination as she laughed loudly, a smile breaking out across her face. «You're bloody brilliant, »> she whispered in awe, >
I couldn't help but notice the hope that laced her tone, and the question that hung with her words. Shaking my head slightly, I gave my answer.
« After this, I'm going to leave. I won't need any help; so don't expect me to ever contact you again. I'm going to start a new life for myself, wherever that is, I don't know. And you, you should do the same. >> When she shot me another smile, I knew I had broken through to her. She was on my side now. I could have made her done whatever I wanted at that moment, because I was now the one with the power.
I watched her carefully as she lifted her phone, indicating that the plan was set in motion, and that a car was to be ready and waiting for me in ten minutes. She looked me over once more before letting out a soft laugh.