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Jackson woke up the next morning. It was precisely four o'clock in the morning and everything was silent. The quiet rng in his ears as he rose up out of bed and went to go get ready for his flight.
He felt somethinng tug at his hand. When he looked down, he saw Bella fast asleep She was still holding his hand from when they fell asleep earlier. She was gently sucking the thumb of her other hand as she held onto Jackson itghtly.
Her face didn't look pure and innocent. Bella looked pretty troubled. She jolted every so often in her sleep as nightmares undoubtedly racked her dreams. Jackson felt guilty. He wanted to wake her up and stop her nightmares but he knew he couldn't.
Finally, he got it in him to pry his hand from Bella's and walk out of the room. He needed to get ready fast. His flight was at eight.
He walked into the bathroom in the room where he usually stayed. He slipped his shirt over his head and sighed. He didn't want to leave. But he did want to complete the mission.
After he stripped himself of his pants and boxers, he stepped into the shower. Once the waater was running, he let out another sigh. The steaming water washed over his body and he allowed himself to just think.
He was going to be murdering Bella's father within a day or two's time. This was the man who raised her. But it was also the man who abused her.
Anger built up in him as he remembered Bella's scars and bruises. He was going to murder this man. And it would not be an easy death.
After he shut the water off, he quickly got dressed. And rushed out of his room and back into Bella's. His suitace was already paccked and placed in the room. He hoped he didn't wake her up. It would be hell leaving if he did.
`Jackson?" Bella whispered as soon as he walked into the room.
"Shit." Jackson cursed under his breath. She sounded really sad.
"Hey, sweetie." He whispered back. "What's up?"
Bella sniffled and he heard her little whimpers. She was definitely crying.
"Hey, hey..." he whispered, walking over and sitting on the bed. "Don't cry. Please don't cry."
"I don't want you to leave." she sobbed into his chest as he held her protectively.
"It's okay, I'll be back in a few days"
"What if you die?" she asked suddenly.
"What are you talking about?" he asked. The question caught him off guard. Where did that come from?
"Allred said that sometimes people die when they're on a mission. What if you die, Jackson?" she cried. "I don't want you to die."
"I won't. I promise. I'll be back in a few days and everything will be alright. You and I, we'll both be okay. I rpomise."
"Okay."
Jackson mustered up all his guts and sucked in a reath. He had to ask her.
"Bella, what did your dad do to you?"
"He hit me and kicked me and cut me with things. One time, he broke my leg."
"He won't ever hurt you again. I'll make sure of it, sweetie." He kissed the top of her head. "It's too early to be up. I'll stay here until you fall asleep, okay?"
"Okay." she agreed. "Jackson?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you more than anyone else."
"I love you, too."
She layed down under the covers and he gently held her hand. He was surprised by her last statement. No one had ever loved him. Besides Jonathan, but that didn't count.
After a while, he heard her even breathing and he knew she was asleep. It didn't take her long to fall asleep. She must have been really exhausted.
Jackson was once again angry at Bella's dad for hurting an innocent child. It was monstrous.
He walked out of the room with his suitcase,, ready for his flight with murder on his mind.
A/N: Sorry it's short. A filler chapter is all this is. Nothing too exciting. Next chapter will have a little more action in it. Haha
Don't really have a lot to say so... Until next time! :)
-Harley
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