A/N: Hello I just wanted apologise for the late updates. It has been a hard few weeks but I am happy that I got this out today! Also I will try my best to do update before Christmas but like I said it is a busy time! Also on a lighter note check on my other romance story 'Lonely Bytterfly'.

- Grace xx



"So, let me get this straight. He saved you, fixed your wounds. And you're still telling me that there is nothing between you two." I threw a small punch at his shoulder. He yelped loudly making me laugh and poke my tongue. Although I know that I feel nothing towards Blaze for some stupid reason my cheeks always burn. "Did you want me to shoot you? Because I will do it." I spoke firmly.

"calm down Ange. But just so you know you and hulk are terrible at hiding your true feelings for each other." He said chirped innocently. "That's just your imagination," I stated.

"Oh, and by the way, you would be pleased to know that I made it safe." I rolled my eyes. As he sounded offended that I didn't ask him questions. "Well obviously dipwit, and I was going to ask you how you went on. But you were too busy asking questions about that horrible disgusting revolting guy."

"Oh, young love." He sighed and humming.

I will show young love, you annoying pigheaded boneless scumbag.

"So, before we get to the devils house. We should probably find an excuse to tell the boss." He said clenching his jaw. I giggle softly making him frown. "Why the hell are you laughing?" He Scolded laced with confusion.

"Because mi asqueroso moco."(my yucky booger) I started. "if you hadn't noticed... in your case I doubt it. But whilst you were too busy fixing your green hair. I placed a rather valuable box in the back of your new car." His eyes widened and he looked at the box before yelling in excitement.

"Fuck yeah! If you weren't in love with hulk, I would kiss you." He chirped smiling cheekily.

"I can still shoot you."

There was a moment of silence and Jace still hadn't wiped off his sick grin. "Good luck with killing me but if I remember correctly, I am 'meeting' your family tonight." A loud groan left my lips. "Ugh, I forgot about that." I could hardly grasp the whole strange situation. I could only pray tonight goes well and not too awkward.

Jace will have to act like a friend I hardly know. He will have to see me with the mask I wear in front of my family. More importantly and I could already sense the unsettled feeling as Jace is welcomed in our house in open arms. My family are completely unaware of the fact that Jace virtually lives in our house part-time.

"You know if they found out the truth my family and most likely uncles and cousins will slaughter you." I teased sinisterly. He grinned at me and flicked me away waving my comment away.

"Like you would ever tell them the truth." The air thickened suddenly around us. No words were said, and I could tell he realised his mistake with his words. "Ange I di-."

"it's fine." I cut him off not letting a single ounce of emotion display on my face. "Let's just go inside." He gave me a defeated look but got out and grabbed the box.

I looked in the car mirror quickly sucking in a breath as I made sure my mask was successfully on. Jace looked disappointed in himself as he walked in the building with a frown. My heart pulled to him and I had to make sure that once we are finished with this meeting that I tell him that it is fine. He didn't do anything wrong he just reminded me of the cold-hearted truth of reality. It was a hard pill to swallow, to breathe. But I must remain strong, not let my feelings show.

And like always I need to put duty before myself...it's a must.

I walked in the musky dreaded building making sure to walk with strength and honour. The other assassin 'colleagues' greeted me with a nod of appreciation. They know my rank in this wretched place and they know my capabilities. They know to not mess or underestimate me. Same with Jace, we are a team, forever and always.

My thoughts were cut off when my body was thrown up against a wall. The pain was quick to spread up my spine, but I was quick to mask it.

Devon

"You fucking cunt." His eyes were filled with unshed tears and anguish. Men all around stopped and looked at what was happening with curiosity. It was odd of sorts for someone to challenge me. I didn't spare Devon a weakness of emotion. My face was as blank as a canvas.

His eyes narrowed to mine and he took the time to throw a heavy punch to my stomach. In my heart, I did feel a tug of remorse and guilt for Devon. But this was our world and sadly death was inevitable. Saving your heart is merely impossible in this cold-hearted place. As soon as you turn your back, as soon as you show a weakness, as soon as you show your humanity. That is when the people who control you slowly do anything in their power to crush you.

"Devon let sparrow go." Ares pleaded. Ares was a rather nice man in this place. Which was hard to find in this hard world. As much as he got the shitty hand in cards, he was always the peacemaker. Devon didn't move his eyes nor release his mighty grip. "Ares, he killed my fucking father, my brother." The people around didn't move their curious looks and I now looked at Jace. Although Jace hid it well I could still spot the look of concern hidden in his eyes. I gave him a stiff nod signalling him that I was fine and that I could deal with this.

"Do you seriously want to do this without Boss's order he could kill you?" Ares again warned. Signally to Boss and Tony who was watching the 'show' with sick perverted grins. Everyone in the room stiffened and shifted uncomfortably. Although we could all hardly call each other friends we were all something so similar. Which in a sick twisted corrupted way connected us all.

We were prisoners.

Devon's hand did not move nor falter only his eyes changed. By each passing moment, they got consumed with more and more fear. Until I decided to end this.

I swung my elbow to his face and kicked him in the stomach. Freeing myself from his grasp and letting him fall to the ground as he started to weep. My heart stung with so much unsettling sympathy and guilt. I cause his pain; it was my fault. I am a monster. It was a do or die and I had to stay loyal to my duty.

"Tony." Boss started with his lips starting to twitch. He caught my eyes and smiled as sinisterly as the spawn of Satan would. "Take this vermin and deal with him how you please. This crying is quite annoying." I stared at Devon utterly and completely helpless. I know this is all my fault. I am not only inflicting the cruellest pain on myself and family but now people all around me are getting hurt. Because of me, Devon got his title of being a 'man' revoked. Because of me, he failed to see that he fell for Boss's and Tony's test. Because of me, he will now have to suffer punishment.

Because of me.

Devon's screams and pleads were sounded in the hall as Tony dragged him off to his torture chamber. The room was thick with tension and the hardest part of it was that all the attention was focused on me. But I kept and wore my blank emotionless look with strength.

"Ah Sparrow you are here, I see you have brought my requested gift. Let's talk in my office shall we..."

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His screams echo in my head. The sound of the whip flinches in my veins. It is unforgivable torture that will never ease my guilt. Every moment he now stares at me will just be unforgivable anguish. He will forever see me not only for the reason of his father's death but now for his scars. It's your fault.

"Why are you such a misery gut." Diego teased elbowing me in the stomach. I rolled my eyes and shoved him away. "Probably because she doesn't want us meeting her 'boyfriend'," Juan smirked mischievously. I frowned at them and was quick to protest. "He is definitely not my boyfriend."

My brothers looked unconvinced but amused at my displeased expression. "He is not my Boyfriend! He is like a brother."

Just on cue, the doorbell rang. My brothers were quick to try and get to the door to 'welcome' Jace, but I was faster. Well, that was what I thought until I saw mamma welcome my green-haired friend inside.

"ahh, you must be Jace, Angelina's friend." Jace smiled cheekily and handed my mamma a big bunch of flowers. "Yep! I sure am Mrs Garcia." He says happily. Almost made me want to vomit on his sickly-sweet voice.

"Well, it's nice to meet you! You can just call me Brea. I have heard lots of things about you." Jace's eyes connected with mine and his smile instantly turned into a smirk.

"All good things I hope." I rolled my eyes and walked over to him and smiled just as sickly as him. "As good as I can with your green hair." His smile dropped into a frown. "will you ever get over that?" He deadpanned.

"Maybe."

"maybe" He scoffed with disbelief.

"Probably not." He rolled his eyes and then ruffled my hair. "Well, at least I am unique unlike you with your boring hair." I slapped his hand away and shot him a glare. "I would rather be 'boring' than look like a nasty booger moco verde."

He stalked over to me rubbing his hands away. I raised a challenging eyebrow knowing quite well he is going to try and lock me in a headlock, but a cough stopped us.

I and Jace turned around and got star struck when we saw Papa, my brothers and mamma staring at us. Mamma was smiling while my brothers and papa were glaring at Jace. I smirked at Jace's nervous look as he awkwardly shifted on his heels. "What's wrong moco verde are you nervous?" I teased and was earnt by a sharp glare by Jace which made me snicker.

"I am Angelina's father."

It was funny seeing Jace so nervous. All my life I had only seen him with his sick ego and cockiness. But I guess meeting my family truly dents his confidence. Jace looked at me for help but scoffed when he saw my smirk. He cleared his throat and tightened his own grip around Papa's hand.

"I am Ange's best friend."