A/N: I don't own any of the characters you recognize. My mind wouldn't leave this story alone so here is a bonus chapter.
Later that Night
Lanay was frustrated as she pushed past Show not even bothering to say a password tonight. It wasn't in her to be upset but she had to speak with Hunger and find out what was the true purpose of her task. It was more than embezzlement, to have her work around Rollins and his crew, Roman and Dean.
She stormed towards the VIP area again feeling the anger rolling off of her and ignoring the patrons brushing against her. She tried to calm down but seeing his face again and him grabbing her hand infuriated her. Should've just killed him when I had the chance.
Lanay reached the area watching Stephanie and Hunter kiss not bothering to pull away abruptly even when she cleared her throat.
"Lanay." Stephanie smiled at her standing up to give her a hug. "You look beautiful tonight."
"I just have on jeans and a shirt mom." Lanay felt her anger leave seeing Stephanie, her unofficial mother. She treated her more as a daughter than her husband.
"Still."
Lanay couldn't help but smile at the praise. It was something she wasn't used to unless it came from a fresh kill. Her eyes went back to the target. "Seth saw me." The fury returned to her eyes speaking of the man known as Seth Rollins. He was once a part of The Authority before starting his own line of work with his friends Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose. The same line of business she was in sort of speak. The woman took a seat next to Hunter, this time not waiting for an invitation as she poured herself a double shot of vodka still reeling from feeling his hand against hers again without violence involved.
"Did you get caught on purpose?" Hunter asked his tone held no malice but he was aware of the history.
"Of course not."
Hunter rubbed his beard looking over at Stephanie who took a seat next to Lanay. "They are going to have to be dealt with eventually. Are you prepared for that?"
Lanay kept her face neutral knowing that this was going to take place eventually. It was a showdown no one could stop, one she wished she could though.
"Callihan will be dead tomorrow." Lanay said firmly ignoring her original three day plan.
"Perfect."
"They will try and intervene Lanay." Stephanie stroked her hair softly looking down worriedly. "You can't put yourself in danger."
"Rollins said that I can't kill him. He knew what I was there for."
"Of course Rollins said you can't." Hunter laughed. "He's there to protect him, they're watching his back because of this."
"I will prove him wrong… again." Lanay smiled at Stephanie leaning in closer to the woman stroking her hair. She normally hated affection but Stephanie was such a nurturer these were one of the few moments she could enjoy it.
"That's what I like to hear!" Hunter poured her another shot handing it to her. "Tomorrow you say?"
"Yes, tomorrow morning it will be done."
Lanay knew she wouldn't be able to feel his blood on her hands. This one would have to be a quick in and out, leaving a calling card to the trio only known as The Shield. It was bittersweet Sami deserved it for looking his nose down at her.
"If you do it tomorrow, double your fee." Hunter looked at her in her eyes. "I trust you on this one."
"Don't let your emotions get in your way." Stephanie spoke into her hair. "Believe me I know about feelings, don't let them stop you from what you need to do."
"When have I ever?" Lanay mumbled between half lid eyes. The scalp massage Stephanie was giving her was doing wonders to her stress.
"There's a reason Seth is still alive isn't there? So yes, you have 'ever'." Hunter rolled his eyes watching as Lanay pulled away from Stephanie.
"I…"
"We moved past it and you need to and get this done. I have another assignment for you once this is completed. I expect you to remove any other targets that are in your way this time." Hunter interrupted her from trying to find excuses.
"Hunter." Stephanie eyes lowered warning her husband to drop it.
"I will handle the job, it will be done by tomorrow evening. I have made some… choices but this time I won't let them stop me."
"That's what I want to hear." Hunter moved closer to the woman cupping her chin in his hand. "You are my protégé and I trust you to complete the task." He kissed her forehead affectionately finally letting her go. "How are The Shield doing since they left us?"
Lanay didn't want to speak on how good they were looking lately. The last time she saw them Seth was a bleeding mess, Dean let himself go and Roman… well he never not looked well. "Dean's back to cleanliness it seems. His hair was slicked back but eyes were still crazy as ever."
"One day." Hunter said more to himself and Lanay understood his claim. I'm going to have to kill the only people I claimed as "friends" one day. "I'll let you get some rest, you have some errands to do don't you missy?"
"Lanay." Stephanie called out. "A word. Excuse us Hunter."
Lanay shook Hunter's hand standing up following Stephanie to the back exit of the club finally getting a moment of silence once they were outside.
"I know you had feeling for Seth but be careful. If need be you're going to have to eliminate him."
"They weren't feelings, it was lust."
"So why is he still alive?"
"I was interrupted. I don't have feelings, it's why I kill." Lanay gave what she hoped came across as a genuine smile.
"They will have to go eventually. They are against everything we stand for. Their sense of justice doesn't align with ours, they protect anyone with a hefty price."
"Since when?"
"Oh sweetie, you've been out the loop more than I thought. Since Hunter turned his back on Rollins and you attempted to kill him."
That explains it. "The rumors of them being out the business aren't true then?"
"No."
"They're protecting Sami?"
"Someone tipped them off. We have a traitor amongst us. Hunter and I are working on finding out this threat, you just be careful and don't get caught."
"Thanks mom." Lanay hugged the woman that took her in, trained her into a woman. She owed loyalty to the Helmsley family for different reasons. Hunter for training her and Stephanie for nurturing her. "I will have Sami for you two tomorrow."
"I know you will. Just… be careful with Seth. I know he was able to touch you here." Stephanie touched the woman's heart.
"Not anymore he can't."
Lanay remembered the betrayal and what she had to do to him and what she couldn't finish. "It'll be done mom… better a witty fool, than a foolish wit." Lana mummed the ending to herself.
"Be sure of that. Godspeed." Stephanie gave her a hug nudging her towards the car.
Next Day
Lanay waited to strike on Sami, it was going to be quick and easy. She knew the obstacles she had in front of her especially now that The Shield were aware of her appearance and Seth seemed to know what she was after. The thought of his appearance after two years of forgetting bothered her.
Asshole should've just bled out but of course a traitor wouldn't die. Lanay thought as the pocket of Ketamine felt heavy. She missed killing in broad daylight but this was risky in front of three trained men.
She didn't sit at the café this time instead opting to hide in the shadows waiting for Sami, hoping to catch him without his flunkies around him. They are flunkies now… fucking flunkies.
Lanay watched him walk in the building seeing Seth look around nervously. That's right babe, be cautious, I know you feel me around you. She smiled to herself knowing that this kill would have two delicious effects on two different people lives.
Seth looked around whispering to Roman Reigns, the tall, dark man who had his hair wrapped in a bun. The suit hung so beautiful on his body and Lanay felt something inside of her stirring. HE always had this impact on her and Seth hated it. She watched Dean place his hand on waist suddenly.
Guns. They have guns. Lanay thought admiring Dean's small waist. It was something he hated but she couldn't' help but to admire it from afar. These three men touched her on so many different levels but it was only one that was able to reach her heart.
Seth commanded the room around him he always directed the other two. He was the Architect of the three members. He sure did command her attention. Lanay bit her lip trying not to go down memory lane and the tears that came when she felt his blood, it wasn't a great feeling for once.
Quick and easy. Quick and easy. Lanay repeated to herself checking her watch. Three hours to go.
Lanay hated the memories of the past. It was in the past for a reason; the feel of Seth's body on hers was a favorite. No, he betrayed you and your family. He was worthless, a peon, he doesn't deserve remembering; focus Lanay don't go down memory lane at a time like this.
Later that Day
Lanay walked towards her favorite café and a flash of movement made her look as she noticed Sami walking towards his car.
It's time
Lanay walked quickly towards Sami taking the syringe out of her pocket, she walked quickly towards Sami bumping into him again stabbing the syringe into his hand walking past him.
"Ouch!" Sami exclaimed before collapsing to the ground.
Lanay walked off quickly keeping her head down seeing all the men towards him. She caught a sight of The Shield running towards Sami looking around frantically probably for her but she felt the scene quickly.
Sami would succumb to death quickly even if paramedics were on scene. It was a painful death feeling a rush of sadness hit her that she couldn't witness it.
Seth noticed her retreating and was upset he wasn't more on guard. He didn't think she would strike this quickly. He knew who her next target would be and he guaranteed within everything within him he would keep that person safe. Hunter was a man out for revenge now, not sure what nonsense he filled her head with on this target but it wouldn't be so easy next time.
A/N: Thanks for reading!
