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Bella
When I had changed back into the clothes I wore here, I said a final goodbye to Embry and then followed James to his limo.
As soon as the car took off, we were making out. James's hands roamed my body and I forced my hands to grip his shirt in my fists to make it seem like I wanted him.
I could taste the booze on his breath. Just barely, though. He wasn't drunk, but he was slightly under the influence. That could be used to my advantage.
The limo stopped and James groaned, pushing me away.
"Come on, vixen," he murmured, grabbing my hand and pulling me into the apartment building.
When we got in the elevator, he pulled me underneath the camera and cornered me, smirking.
"Are you intimidated?" he whispered against my neck, his hands on either side of my body.
"No," I answered confidently. "But you should be intimidated by me."
James chuckled. "Oh really?"
I nodded, swallowing loudly. "I know a few tricks of the trade that will make you squirm."
James met my eyes. His dull blue eyes danced with amusement.
The elevator dinged and he scooped me up in his arms, causing me to squeal and giggle. He unlocked the door to his apartment and kicked it open, carrying me across the threshold.
He nipped at my neck as he kicked the door shut again. I tugged at his hair as my head fell back to give James more skin to devour.
He sat me on the counter and forced my legs apart with his body. He pulled my t-shirt over my head, leaving me in my nude bra.
He licked the valley between my breasts up to my collarbone and I wrapped my legs around him, locking my ankles.
His hands rode up my thighs and underneath my skirt. He pressed his thumbs over my hips and began tugging at my thong.
I couldn't have sex with him, I just couldn't.
"How about we have a few drinks before we dive right into things?" I gasped between pants.
James growled against my throat.
"I'll leave my shirt off," I offered, my hips swivelling against his stomach.
"Fine," James muttered, pushing himself away from the counter. "Beer okay?"
"Yeah," I replied, shifting slightly.
He cracked two beers and handed me one. I took a big gulp.
"You're a bit familiar," James murmured, his eyes narrowing as he looked me over. "I've seen you somewhere before..."
I shrugged nonchalantly, although my heartbeat picked up. "I work at the most famous strip club in North America, a lot of men know me."
James seemed satisfied with the answer. He took a drink of his beer.
"How'd you get The Lair?" I asked, honestly curious.
"Bought it," he answered, leaning against the counter. "I came into a lot of cash, and I'd always considered owning a strip club, so I just did it."
I nodded. "Living the dream, huh?"
He grinned at me. "Every bachelor's dream, yeah."
I finished my beer and hopped off the counter.
"Bathroom?" I asked.
James pointed to a door directly behind me.
"I'll be right back," I murmured seductively. "Then we can pick up where we left off."
I turned around and James slapped my ass lightly. I looked at him over my shoulder with my best sexy grin, and then entered the bathroom, closing the door behind me.
I looked at myself in the mirror. I seemed calm enough. I slipped my mini skirt and heels off, leaving them by the huge Jacuzzi tub. Then I pulled my wig off and left it on the counter. I pulled out my bun and bobby pins, letting my hair hang in loose curls.
This was it. It was game over.
I touched my reflection with a wistful smile.
"Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned," I murmured to my mirror image.
Then I walked out into the apartment.
"I'm in the bedroom!" James called.
I followed his voice through the living room and into an open door. The lights were off and James was already in bed.
I crawled on top of him and straddled his erection.
I leaned into him. "I've missed this."
"What do you mean?"
I blew lightly in his ear. "Having a few seconds of control before you throw me onto the bed and pound into me."
"We never..." James stopped, thinking. "Bella?"
I smiled against his cheek. "The one and only."
He started laughing, his hands still running all over my body.
"I can't believe it," he murmured. "I didn't think you'd have the guts to even look for me, and here you are."
I sat up, smiling. "Too bad we're not on better terms, huh? This could have been just like old times."
He ran his fingers over my thong. "It still could be like old times, if you want it to be. You've gotten better looking, and I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't turned on right now."
"What a shame," I sighed, getting off the bed and turning on the light. "If you weren't such a bastard, I might take you up on that offer."
James laughed dryly. "You've still got a mouth on you, Bella. You never knew when to keep it shut."
I smirked, crossing my arms. "And you're still a cocky son of a bitch. You never know when to give up."
"I always win," James replied smugly, sitting up. "The only thing I ever lost was you and now I have you again."
"Well, you'll be sad to know that I plan on leaving here one way or the other," I answered coolly, raising an eyebrow.
"Fuck," James laughed. "There's only one exit, Bella. And it's a painful one."
"Pain I can handle," I reminded him. "I've been close to death before."
"Right, right," James murmured, nodding. "And it was me that almost killed you last time. I can do it again, Bella. You think you're strong, but it's all a hoax. Who knew humans could be stupid enough to believe they have super human strength?"
This was news. My brow furrowed. "What do you mean?"
James laughed, standing up. "We told you that we gave you your strength and you believed it. We didn't do anything to you, Bella. It's all in your head."
I suddenly felt all of my self-confidence drain from my body. I wasn't strong?
He walked closer to me. "You're still as clueless as you were before the surgery, Bella. You're still a stupid bitch that'll believe anything she hears from the guy she's fucking."
I looked at him, horrified.
He chuckled sarcastically. Then he backhanded me across the cheek, making me sway on the spot. Tears were supposed to spring to my eyes, but they never came.
"You're stronger than you were five years ago, Bella, I'll give you that," James said, walking around me. "But I guess you've been practicing, haven't you?" He gripped my hair tightly, forcing me to look at him. He got right in my face. "You nearly ruined me, you little whore." He threw me to the ground.
I felt weak. I stood up slowly, trying to remember how I fought Edward three weeks ago.
He walked towards me again. I stood my ground, looking him in the eyes.
"I should have gone after you as soon as you killed my first scientist," he continued. "It would have so easy. You left your entire family defenceless in Phoenix. I could have held them hostage, but I didn't. I thought at least one of my workers would be able to take care of you."
I smirked smugly. "No such luck, asshole."
He punched me in the left cheek, causing me to fall down again.
"Don't you ever lip me off, Redbird!" he roared. "Don't tell me you forgot your training already?"
I stood up, gritting my teeth.
"You know what, James?" I asked, wiping the blood off of my lips. "You're just pissed because you know I'm stronger than you. My mind and muscles are sharper than yours and after all the kills I've accomplished, I'm pretty sure I could handle killing your filthy ass."
Hopefully my false confidence would throw him off.
He punched me in the nose this time, surely breaking it. I let out a groan, holding my face as the blood poured.
Then he kicked me in the stomach, making me bow with pain, eventually falling to my knees.
"So you're stronger than me, huh?" he asked mockingly, walking behind me again. He pulled my head back using my hair. "I've always owned you, Bella Swan."
"You've never owned me, James," I hissed.
He held his foot against the small of my back, forcing me to arch at an uncomfortable angle.
"What did you say?" he growled.
"You've never owned me!" I screamed.
He pushed me to the floor and jumped on my calf, trying to break my leg. It didn't work.
I laughed through the pain. "Hardening solution, remember?"
He growled, picking me back up and throwing me against the wall. My entire body ached.
I groaned as I curled up in a ball, trying to find some strength.
"Not stronger than me?" he roared. "Not stronger than me? Think again, bitch. You'll never be as strong as me."
I looked at him, my anger growing. "I may not be as strong as you claim to be, but I'm strong enough to kill you."
I stood up and threw my aching body at him, forcing us to fall to the ground. I started punching him everywhere my fists could connect. I heard smacks and cracks, signifying a good job on my behalf. James kept trying to move me, but I was moving too quickly for him to catch a grip of me.
Finally his arm connected with the left side of my head, forcing me to topple over. It didn't hurt, so I was back on my feet quickly.
James was bleeding all over the place. He looked furious. I noticed he had a steel bat in his hand now.
"That's it," he panted, walking towards me. "You asked for it."
"Bring it on, bitch," I sneered. I wasn't going down without a fight.
He roared and ran at me, bat held high. He swung it at my shoulder, but I caught it with the opposite hand. James pulled away quickly and connected with my ribcage. There were a few cracks.
I sucked in a breath and before I knew it, he swung the bat at my left thigh. I heard a snap and I crumpled to the ground. James swung the bat at me again, hitting my left arm, but not breaking anything this time.
I passed out after that. I was thanking God for that. I was in so much pain. I just wanted it to be over.
But there was no white light, or even any flames, to direct me to where I could find eternal rest. It was a mix of colours and I felt like I was spinning. I was so dizzy and hurt.
Then I heard a gunshot and I knew I was finally dead.
So, how do you think it'll end? If you love Seducing Revenge, you'll review to tell me how you think it'll end!
Seriously the best fight I've ever written. I write in a sort of catatonic state where I don't react to anything I write, or even remember what I write for that matter. Then I read it over, and I'm like, "Jesus H. Christ, Mary, you're a crazy bitch." That's exactly what my reaction to this chapter was. I hate what I had to write, but I was impressed with how I wrote it.
And steel bats can do a lot of damage. Don't underestimate the steel bat. I'm scared of bats even though I'm a ball player.
Well, that's all I have to say. The next chapter is the last chapter. :'( I'm so sad. I don't wanna give up Seducing Revenge. But I gotta let go, I suppose. So, yeah, one more chapter, and an epilogue, and then so long, farewell, goodnight, fuck yeah.
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It's Not My Time – 3 Doors Down
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