Chapter OneMaya POV“You’re the only one I can trust to keep me alive.”My name is Maya Kristoff and if the man standing opposite me doesn’t help me, i would be dead.Lets back date a little.A MONTH AGO.The air smelled like ash and cider and the clouds around the tall oxford mansion didn’t make it any better, i brushed an invisible strand of hair away from my face, I tapped my neatly packed bun and cleared my throat as i inhaled sharply, there was nothing to do. I couldn’t go back, even if i wanted, the camera’s had picked me up the instant i walked through the huge brass gates and Harriet would’ve seen me also. “You seem hesitant to go inside Maya.” I turned slowly to meet the side profile of my squad mate, John.“No, i’m not.” I answered calmly facing the old building again, “I’m just taking in the sight before me, its bring back a lot of memories, don’t you think?” I added tucking my hands behind me.“Well, i would say you need it because i heard some pretty interesting news to
Chapter TwoMaya POV“Are you really going to take on this mission?” John asked as we walked into the training grounds, we were sparring partners and it was time for our evening session. I stood opposite him and got into a fighting stance, but John remained as he was, with no stance, no hands ready to defend, just his olive-tanned face staring back at me. Instead of answering, I sent out a jab for his head which he blocked turning away from my side.“Maya, you’ll have to think this through,” he stated as i turned to land another punch at him. He blocked it again.“There is nothing to think about John, or are you worried i would be your senior soon when i complete the mission.” I teased and he rolled his eyes at me.“I guess you’ve made up your mind then,” he said and i paused adjusting my form, i crossed my hands over my chest and glanced at my dusty boots.“Yes, I have. I mean what more should i have said- No? John, this is big, just not for everyone, it is a great deal for me.” I p
Chapter ThreeMalcolm POVWhy was she here? It had been a year and yet she still managed to get under my nose without trying so hard. It was her i saw back at the boarding area and now she was here. Why? Maya was trouble and from the little time I’ve known her, i know that she is a woman who carries chaos with her.I raked my hands through my wet hair as i stood under the shower head which released hot water to ease the tension on my shoulders. Maya Kristoff. Her honey eyes were still the same, soft yet nothing about her was friendly, they still housed that door of unattended emotions, her nose, a product of her dangerous engagement and her lips, soft and possibly luscious. “You shouldn’t be having such thoughts about this woman.” I scolded myself rubbing my hands across my face but it was no use, the image of her face was already implanted in my head. She had dyed her hair, it was not as the bright champagne, instead, it was a deep shade of brown almost like she is hiding a part of
Chapter Four Maya POV“Your name is Anya Henry?” Malcolm asked as he reached for my the clipboard which was passed to them, his eyes skimmed over the information, i watched his face for a more broader reaction but his face remained unchanging. What was going on in his head?“Yes-” he raised his head to stare at me as i replied. It was almost as if he was ready to tear my lie apart and call me out but instead he leaned back in his seat and crossed his hands over his chest.“Tell us, why do you want to work here?” He asked and the rest of the team remained quiet, Malcolm easily carried the room with his authouritative aura and his hands crossed over his chest as his eyes nailed me.“I have what your company needs and would love to build an experience with my stay here, both with the company as an organization and the people in it.” i answered smoothly with my eyes still on him.“I see. Tell us Anya- what did you do before you applied for this job?” He asked and his lips stretched out i
Chapter FiveSong- AIMED TO KILL- Jade LeMac………………………………………MAYA POV……………I groaned as i opened my eyes and stretched my bones as i got out of bed. I rubbed the sides of my neck and climbed out of the comfortable bed and moved to the windows. The blinds covered them and i pushed them apart as i stared down into the darkness, the sun was yet to rise but there were traces of its light from a far off.I closed the curtains and moved to the bathroom where i washed my face and brushed my teeth. I changed out of my sleeping clothes and put on my sports short and a sports bra, i wiggled into the large black hoodie which covered my upper thighs. I checked my phone for any news or updates but my screen was blank as i received none. I put on my shoes grabbed my headset and phone and stepped out of my room. My eyes scanned over the door opposite me, Malcolms room, i checked on my button lips and walked away.I took the stairs to the h
Chapter SixSong- OUT OF THE BLUE- Fluerie……………………………………..MAYA POV……………“Hold the elevator!!” I yelled as my feets picked up pace and i tucked a loose strand of hair away from my face, i was not late but if i didnt get to the office in the next thirty minutes on my first day then i should be expecting to be fired. I heard the sound of the elevator door and i turned up the corner.My eyes locked with the same man i had left an hour ago, and while his gaze was on me, i watched as his fingers reached out and pressed the button.It took my five seconds to realize that he was closing up the doors. He was closing up the doors.My brows narrowed and i skipped further, hoping to get in the just in time, Malcolm eyes followed me in a cold gaze as the gaze slid shut. I banged my hands on the closed doors but it was all futile. He had intentionally locked the doors on me, i clenched my fists as i tried to think of less ways to murder Malcolm.I sighed and threw my head back lightly.“Are you
Chapter SevenSong- Heartburn- Wafia………………………...MALCOLM POV…………………Maya is a wrecking ball. Chaotic and loud. She is a force that always brings destruction with her and when i spotted her entering the gym from the far end, i couldnt help but stare at her form. She hadn’t nticed me and with that headset on, she was probably getting briefings for whatever she was in the city for.She told me that she was here for a new start, but i knew people like her didn’t ‘do a new start’. They were out to destroy something. I moved from where i stood to one of the benches behind the threadmill, it wasn’t intentional to want to be behind her but i wasn’t going to cower away just because she was here. I would do what i need to do and not think about Maya.My plan didnt work. It looked like i had been staring at her and she caught my gaze. Shit.I moved my eyes away from her and down to the benches where the weights sat. I climbed on, starting my rep, some oart of me thought she would say somethi
Chapter EightSong- Starving- Hailee Steinfeild, Zedd…………………………………………MAYA POV……………I hated it here. I checked my watch as the rest of us got into the elevator. It was closing time and i couldnt wait to peel the clothes away and hit the showers. “So Anya, how was your first day?” I turned to the brunette who had removed her hair from the high ponytail it was in. She wore glasses which sat on the bridge of her nose, she had tucked her tablet to her other arm and held her tote bag in the other.“It was fine,” i replied with a wide smile, but it was a lie. I wasn’t able to move around to find any clue on how to get the first piece of the gem.“It’s fun having another lady around for a change.” She muttered and a low chuckle escaped my lips. She was right, there was a large percentage of male in our department and Mark who had black curly hair rolled his eyes as he turned to me.“Don’t mind her, she is happy because she has someone to invite to sleepovers.” He said and i tried not to