SWNOVELS Chapter 114
I couldn’t shake off the feeling of jealousy that had been burning inside me since we got back from the party. I knew Kira had told me she didn’t have feelings for him, but the mere fact that they used to be a thing was messing with my head. I couldn’t understand why it bothered me so much. I knew I had no right to be jealous, but I couldn’t help how I felt.
I couldn’t explain my annoyance, but every time I thought about Dax, I felt my anger growing. I still had a score to settle with him, and now, somehow, I hated him ten times even more. I thought about all the times he had wronged me, all the times he had gotten on my nerve.
I paced back and forth in my room, trying to calm myself down, but it wasn’t working. I couldn’t stop thinking about Dax and Kira together, and it was driving me crazy. I felt like I was going to explode, like my anger was going to consume me.
I thought about all the ways I could take him down, all the ways I could make him pay for what he had done. I thought about confronting him, about showing him that he couldn’t mess with me, I thought about hurting him, about making him feel the same pain he had caused me.
My mind was racing with thoughts of revenge, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling of anger. I was consumed by it, and I didn’t know how to stop it. I felt like I was losing control, like my anger was taking over.
I knew I needed to calm down, to think clearly, but it was hard. All I could think about was Dax and how much I hated him. I knew I needed to focus, to think about what was really important, but it was hard. My anger was clouding my judgment, and I didn’t know how to clear my head
I took a deep breath and tried to focus. I needed to deal with Das, but I needed to do it calmly and rationally. I couldn’t let
my anger consume me.
I was about to grab a drink when my phone rang, shrill in the silence. I answered, expecting it to be someone else, but instead, it was my brother Brax.
“Aston, we have a problem,” Brax said, his voice tight with anger.
“What is it?” I asked, already feeling a sense of dread. I knew that tone in Brax’s voice, and it never meant anything good.
“Dax has stopped some of our ships from passing his sea port,” Brax said, his words spilling out in a rush. “He’s holding them hostage, Aston. He’s demanding a public apology to his Luna in exchange for the freedom of our goods.”
I was enraged. How dare Dax do this? How dare he try to blackmail me? I felt my anger boiling over, my heart racing with fury
“What did we do to him?” Brax asked, his anger boiling over. “What the hell have the two of you been up to?”
I didn’t answer. I was too annoyed to worry about Brax’s questions right now. I was too busy thinking about how I was going to take down Dax. I was too busy thinking about how I was going to make him pay for this.
“Aston, answer me Brax shouted. “What did we do to him?”
I sighed, trying to calm myself down. “Nothing, Brax,” I said finally, my voice cold. “We did nothing to him. He’s just trying
to provoke me
Ban Brax wasn’t convinced. “You’d better figure out what it is, Aston,” he said. “You’d better fix this before it’s too late. We can’t afford to have our ships held hostage like this.”
“I will,” I said, my mind already racing with plans. “I’ll take care of it. Bras. Don’t worry.”
But Brax wasn’t reassured. “See that you do,” he said. “I don’t want to have to deal with this anymore.” He kept rambling on as if he had to deal with any of it before.
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Chapter 114
I hung up the phone, my anger still boiling over. I was going to take down Dax, and I was going to enjoy it. I was going to make him pay for this, and I was going to make sure he never messed with me again.
I sat at my desk. my mind racing with thoughts of how to get my men and goods out of Dax’s hands. I was already ordering explosives, thinking about how I could blast my way out of this situation, when I stopped myself. I couldn’t act on my emotions, not now, not ever. Especially not because of Kira.
I thought about how I would explain our relationship to the world, to myself. I couldn’t just go around, blowing things up. because of a woman. Especially not one I claimed was my slave,
I needed to be reasonable, to think this through. I decided to get Kira to the port, to beg Dax for mercy. It was the sensible. thing to do.
But Kira was still asleep, and I couldn’t wake her up yet. I needed to wait until she was rested, until she was ready to face Dax.
Finally, after what felt like hours. Kira stirred. I went to her room, sat down beside her, and gently shook her awake. She didn’t even hear me come in.
I sat beside Kira, watching her sleep, my mind consumed by thoughts of Dax and his guts. But as I gazed at her peaceful face, my thoughts drifted away, and I got lost staring at her for a minute.
But as soon as she jolted awake, my expression melted into a frown. I couldn’t afford to be distracted, not now. Not when she could still have feelings for another man.
“Kira, we need to talk,” I said, myvoice firm, trying to shake off the feelings that had just surfaced.
“What is it, Aston?” she asked, her voice groggy, her hair dishevelled from sleep.
“Dax has taken our ships, our goods,” I said, trying to keep my anger in check, trying over. “He’s demanding a public apology to his Luna in exchange for their freedom.”
to keep my emotions from boiling
Kira’s eyes widened as she took in the information, her face pale with shock. “What are you going to do?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
“I need you to get dressed.” I said, standing up, trying to sound calm, trying to sound in control. “We’re going to the port. You’re going to beg him for mercy”
Kira’s face twisted in disgust, her eyes flashing with anger. “I’d rather die first,” she spat, her voice venomous.
“Don’t be ridiculous, Kira,” I said, my voice firm, trying to reason with her.
But Kira was stubborn, her jaw set in defiance. “I won’t do it, Aston. I won’t beg him for anything.”
Kira was unmoved, her expression unyielding “No, Aston. I won’t do it.
“Kara, get dressed. Now. We’re going to the port, and you’re going to beg Dax for mercy. Not unless you want to beg me for mercy first, we’re the only ones in this room, don’t tempt me.”
I brought Kira out of the house, and we headed to the port together. As we walked, I couldn’t help but notice her dress. It was too revealing too tight, and I felt a surge of anger. But I didn’t want to imply anything by asking her to change. I didn’t want to give her the wrong idea
So I said nothing I just walked beside her, my silence a heavy weight between us.
The rest of the ride was quiet, thar only sound the rustling of the wind and the pounding of my heart. I was angry, angry at Dax, angry at Kira’s dress, angry at the situation. But most of all, was angry at myself. I was angry at my own stupid
errobots.
When we arrived at the port, Dax was waiting for us, a smaug lock or his face. “Well, well, well,” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Look what we have here.”
I gritted my teeth, trying to keep my temper in check. “Dax,” I said, my voice cold.
But Kira stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. “Dax, you’re a pig,” she spat.
Dax’s smile faltered, and for a moment, I thought he would strike her. But then, his smile returned, and he bowed low. “My dear Kira,” he said. “Always a pleasure.”
I felt a surge of anger at his words, but I kept my cool. I knew I had to keep my temper in check if I wanted to get our ships. and goods back.
“So, Dax.” I said, my voice firm. “What do you want?”
Dax’s smile grew wider. “Oh, I think you know,” he said. “I want an apology. A public apology. From Kira.”
Kira’s eyes flashed with anger, but I knew she would do it. She would do whatever it took to get our ships and goods back. Whatever it took not to get on my nerve.