My pulse sped up as I pushed back the horrid memories before I stealed myself for what was about to come.

I hated this man with my all. He was the reason why I ended up in this life, the reason for all my hurt, trauma and pain… Not only to me but to a lot of people, families.

I needed to end this. He couldn't be allowed to walk away.

With that final thought, I pushed back all the fear I felt and narrowed my eyes at him.

"Care to relive the memories? Before I kill you. I'm sure we'll jave a good time." He told me.

"If you touch me, he'll kill you," I warned him.

"Ah, but I already have touched you. Not once, but many, many times," he said, grazing my hip with his large, rough hand as he brushed his knuckle under my chin once, causing me to cringe away in disgust. "And now, I'm touching you again." He placed his hands on my jaw, cupping my face as roughly.

I glared at him and slapped his hand away, trying to take a step back.

As he did, we both heard a gun click from somewhere in the room.

"Drop your filthy hand before I fucking put a bullet between your fucking eyes." Edward's voice said, in a deathly calm voice.

A smirk grazed my lips, as I looked into his eyes. "I did warn you." I replied.

Before he could answer, I snatched my arm away and moved, unfortunately I failed to realize the desk was behind me and I hit myself on the edge causing me to wince.

"Looks like you're losing your touch, Sparrow. As well as your looks too." He sneered as he grabbed my arms again.

I rolled my eyes at him, and scoffed when his eyes shined with unwarranted triumph. "You lost your looks a long time ago. Let's not start pointing out the obvious because ypu won't like what I say next." I deadpanned.

"Please, I haven't changed at all. I am still the best looking man in this building after all." He replied, offended.

"If you say so." I mumbled dryly, with an eye roll. "Though if that's what you think, it looks like it's time to visit the optometrist." I added unimpressed.

"Please, you think your new boyfriend is better looking than me? That he can fuck you like I did?" He asked, as he gave me a lecherous look.

"He is, and he has." I replied honestly, as I grew bored of his blabbering.

"Oh, well we shall see how skilled he is once I am done with you." He sneered as he tried to move closer to me.

Without hesitation I felt him flip me around, my back pressing against his chest as he pointed his gun to my head.

I really hated pretending to be the damsel in distress but I couldn't deny that seeing Edward defend me did things to me.

Especially when I knew he was going to get possessive once we were alone.

Up until now, I hadn't been able to do anything … Yet he had been able to get under my skin like no one else had. Captivated me, like no other man has been able to do… and made me feel things no one has ever been able to bring out in me. No one has ever made me feel this way before … No one.

"I won't repeat myself again, Othonos." Edward growled, as he moved closer.

"I've already had her, you think I won't have her again? She's mine. I can take her whenever I want ..." Yannis sneered.

I rolled my eyes, scoffing as I reached my breaking point.

"If you hurt her. Even dare to touch a hair on her head, I won't hesitate to kill you. This is a promise not a warning." Edward replied, heatedly.

"Edward, I can handle myself. Please leave." I cut in.

He looked at me in disbelief, shaking his head at me fiercely."No, absolutely not!" He replied adamantly.

"See? She wants it too." Yiannis told me gleefully.

Alright, that does it, asshole.

Without hesitation, I elbowed him, and brought my fist down, smashing his testicles as hard as I could.

When he doubled over I brought my knee up, hitting his stomach as I did.

"Disgusting waste of space and air. I never wanted it, never will either. Your very touch repulses me. I'd rather be anywhere than be here, near you." I said, before kicking him in the face.

As he laid there unconscious, I pulled out a needle for my thigh holster.

"What the fuck is that?" Edward asked me, suddenly, in surprised shock.

"I don't think he deserves to have a quick death. He deserves a long, and very painful one." I explained as I crouched down and stabbed him in the calf with the needle, careful to avoid the major arteries. "It's a little concoction Tia and I created especially for this type of, shall we say, sewer rats?" I replied as I slowly pushed the liquid into his system.

"You surprise me every day, amore." He replied amused.

"Is that a good or bad thing?" I asked, narrowing my eyes playfully at him.

"Good. Always good." He replied as he helped me stand upright.

"You're just saying that because you want me to marry you." I scoffed.

"I promise you that I am not, uccellino." He replied with a smirk.

"Whatever you say, amore." I replied amused as we walked back out.

Edward gestured for the guards to go in and dispose of the trash as he led me away.

"Did Rose --?" I trailed off as he did.

He nodded, "King has been taken to the basement along with Othonos. Soon the Earth will have gotten rid of the vermin that exists here. That's the only thing that matters now." He informed me.

I frowned, hesitating for a second.

He sighed as he saw my hesitation. "Have you changed your mind, vita mia?" He asked me. "I know you want to know that you can still do it, but only if you wish. It doesn't mean that you are a coward if you don't." He promised.

I debated for a second wondering if it was fine to walk away.

But then I saw the expression on Edward's face. The reassurance, support, and love I saw there was all I needed to make my decision.

A small smile pulled at my lips as I shook my head in response. "No, I don't -- I don't want to. I know I've done my share of the plan and everyone else who he hurt needs a chance to get their chance at him. I'm fine with that." I replied.

He smiled at me before nodding in response, "Let's get you home, vita mia, I believe I have a promise to fulfill to you." He told me before pulling me in the direction of the door, causing me to let out a startled laugh.