Chapter 12

After we reached home and showered. Xavier called all of us to the hall for me to tell them what I was doing there. So that's why now I am being watched by 12 pairs eyes waiting for an explanation.

“Hazel, tell me why were you there?" Xavier enquired and I breathed out a sigh and nodded my head.

"When you talked about Ashley I was really curious to see that if it was her or not. So, when you guys left I went to my room, took out my duffel bag and went to the basement where I got the car from and drove to where you guys were. I was standing on the wretched buildings window while you guys were talking. And they started firing at you guys, I took the sniper which I got from the basement and shot them . I was about to leave when Sam found me and took me to you.” I said it all in a breathe as I saw others nodding their heads.

"How did you know where we were going ?" Xavier asked while I smirked

“I put a tracker on your jacket." His eyes widened but he quickly recovered from this fact.

"Why did you want to see Ashley so badly that you put your life in danger ?" Max asked with eyebrows crunched up. I looked towards Ashley and saw her nodding her head.

“Because she is my Sister.” Skylar gasped while the boys stared at me. I let out a sigh and started to tell another story.

“Our Father was the leader of the second biggest and strongest gang in London.We are his daughters. We all were a happy family. Dad never mixed his personal life with his professional life. We were doing good when suddenly our gang became enemies with the first strongest gang, the Kings. One evening, we all were sitting in the living room when guns were shot at us. Dad told us to hide while he took care of them. We were going up the stairs when the sound of a gunshot stopped us. Dad fell limp on the floor with blood oozing out of his chest. We screamed when a man burst through the front door who I assume was the leader of that gang and fired at Mom. She lost her balance and fell from the stairs. She told us to run which we did. We got out of the back door when the house exploded. The house burned down to ashes. I heard a few shots go off before losing consciousness. When I woke up, I was in an orphanage and Ashley was not there. I thought she died after that I couldn’t sleep nor eat. I was depressed for months and would have night mares about it but a lady in the orphanage took care of me and adopted me as her daughter. Last year, she died due to a heart attack. I got to know later that Mr Simon killed the leader of that gang and that he also died while fighting him.” I didn't even realise that I was crying until Ashley pulled me in for a hug and we were full on crying liked new born babies.

After a while, we calmed down. The sniffles still continued though. The guys were watching us with sympathy. Max was holding a crying Skylar. I turned to Xavier to see a solemn look on his face.

“Xavier, you okay ?" I asked him and he turned his attention to me.

“What was the name of your dad's gang ?" He asked with a heavy voice.

“The Shadow.”

Their eyes immediately widened as if they saw a ghost.

“Why?" I questioned confusedly.

“Because our gang's name is The Kings.”

I sat there dumbfounded as Xavier stormed out of the room. His gang’s name is the Kings which means that his Father killed my family. The guy I love killed my family.

Why does this have to happen with me?

"Hazel, go talk to Xavier.” I got rid of my thoughts just as Sam told me to go after Xavier.

The sound of glass shattering and things being thrown to the ground alarmed me. I stood up and jogged to Xavier's office. Opening the door, I saw all the books, papers and files scattered on the ground. A broken vase lay just beside the door and behind the desk sat Xavier with his head in his hands. I carefully tiptoed to him avoiding the several broken pieces of glass laying on the ground. Xavier raised his head up as I reached to him.

"What are you doing here ?" His voice hoarse as he spoke.

“I came to talk to you.” I said while getting up and sitting on the desk in front of him.

“You shouldn't have come here. Heck! You shouldn't even stay or talk to me right now.” My brows furrowed in

confusion.

“And why is that ?"

"Because I killed your parents. Because of me you had to go through so much. You lost your family and your childhood. Because of me you had those nightmares and was depressed for months. It all happened because of me!” He yelled as tears started to well in his eyes as well as mine.

“No, it's not your fault. I know I had those nightmares and was depressed. But there is one thing that you are wrong about it didn't happen because of you. It's our parents who are at fault. May be if your Father didn't attack us that day maybe my family and I would have been together today. But it was going to happen if not by your father then maybe some other gang could have done it. I miss my parents a lot and I know I can never see them but it's not your fault. It never was nor will ever be. Your parents were also killed but it's not any of us fault. But I am happy that it happened. Do you know why?" I questioned him placing my hand on his cheek. He shook his head.

“Why?”

"Because I got you. You came into my life and gave me what I thought I had lost, happiness. You gave me back my Sister who I thought was dead. And three great handsome brothers also a new Friend and Sister. So, no need to feel guilty okay?" He nodded his head and wiped away my tears as I did with him.

“Thanks for telling me that.” I smiled.

"You are welcome.”

"But I have something to tell you.” Said Xavier while I nodded my head.

“I don't like you calling the guys handsome." Just then I burst out laughing while Xavier looked at me as if I had grown two heads.

“What? It's true." I laughed louder and he also started laughing.

Laughs were heard from outside the room. I turned around and said.

“You guys can come in now!" I heard a few curses from Skylar I guess. Then the door opened and all of them walked in wearing goofy smiled on their faces.

“So, you guys patched up." Sam said while wrapping an arm over Ashley's shoulder. I nodded and got off the desk only to be pulled on Xavier's lap.

“It’s been a long night lets go to bed and Ashley, you could use the guest room." Max said pointing at her.

“She could also stay in my room.” Sam wiggled his eyebrows while she gave him a disgusted look.

“Hands off my Sister." I warned and he immediately raised his hands.

“I was just suggesting it and it's her choice who she wants to stay with.” He exclaimed and I nodded my head . All of them went to their room while I remained seated on Xavier's lap. My head was on his chest listening to his heartbeat.

“Babe." I raised my head and arched my eyebrow.

“You have some awesome shooting skills. Your dad did a good job." I smiled and murmured a thank you.

“Also I forget to say one thing. You should wear leather more often cause you look really hot and sexy.” I blushed as he chuckled and carried me to our room. He closed the door with his feet and placed me on the bed and pulled the covers over my body. After a few moments, I heard the light turn off and felt the bed dip as Xavier wrapped his arm around me. I turned and placed my head on his chest

"Goodnight baby." I hummed in response as I was too tired to say anything. My eyes started to droop as I fell into a peaceful slumber.