Show No Mercy (17 page)

Authors: Bethany Walkers

Chapter Sixty Four

A guilty crush

Before Adam knew it, he was being rushed. All he has was his bare hands to defend himself from an onslaught of bloodlusting enemy. Instantly, he assume his own stance and began to prepare himself for the violence he was about to inflict. Nobody would come out alive. Adam was surprised at how many people there really were, considering he’d already fought with many of them.

The first attacker rushed towards him, while a second moved around him to attempt a strike from behind. Adam lept back and elbowed the rear attacker in the neck, crushing his windpipe and knocking him over. He coughed up blood. Immediately, Adam took his own momentum and directed it forward. In one easy move Adam sidestepped the first opponent and took his arm, twisting it around with enough leverage to snap the bone, causing him to drop in pain. A swift kick to his temple as he dropped let him set himself up for a change in position to take on the next three fighters.

Unable to get around Adam, they rushed from the front. Adam dropped and scissor-kicked the one to the left-most of himself, delivering a fatal kick to the neck while he fell, causing a sickening crumpling sound. He rolled away, spinning up into a kick towards one of his opponents chests, dodged. He rushed towards Adam so Adam sidestepped and pounded his head into the brick wall. Adam turned around and grabbed the necks of the two enemies, gripping into their flesh until the vital juices began to spill from their necks. He dropped them.

As soon as it began, it was over. The broken bodies were a testament to the fact that someone wanted Adam destroyed. Someone who didn't want to take chances. Someone in a position of power. The cold rain washed over him … and he walked further on to find Joshua Toft.

Jazz was finding it very hard to keep up with Adam. She had finally caught up. All she could remember him doing was knocking the people who were inside and around the house, unconscious, and now, she was trying to dodge the lifeless people who were sprawled across the floor, literally everywhere. It made her grimace to see so many dead bodies.

Now that she had caught up with him, she saw that Adam at this time was fighting with Joshua, throwing objects at him and screaming.

Joshua broke into a run. Adam ran after him, down the endless corridors. Jazz again followed. She was tired and was sweating madly, and she was getting really self-conscious about how disgusting she must have been looking. However, she still wanted to see all of the action.

Jazz herself had began to fall for Adam, now that she had seen the him before in his diaries. He was so handsome back then. Jazz had a crush on him. But she knew that she couldn’t get together with him, as that would just betray Sophie even though she couldn’t see them.

So Jazz followed them as Adam chased after Josh.

Chapter Sixty Five

Taking Adam to advantage

They had reached an alleyway, except from Jazz, who was
still
trying to keep up with them. She was into girly things, and according to being a decent female, being good at running was not an option.

Adam had unfortunately lost his memory once more.

Joshua used this to take advantage.

“Someone is trying to kill me, sir,” said Joshua, blood and tears beading from both his eyes and body. “He’s a very bad man, sir.” Joshua pointed down the alleyway leading to outside.

Adam looked down there because he wanted to help Josh, not knowing who he was. At the moment because he’d lost his memory Josh Toft was a complete stranger.

Josh used this opportunity to start hitting Adam.

But before he could … Jazz arrived!

“SIR! ADAM! WATCH OUT!” Jazz screamed at the top of her lungs, as Josh was carrying a metal weapon.

Adam spun round. He began punching and kicking Josh for all he was worth.

Josh gave him a hard shove, so Adam toppled backwards. He went over to Jazz and knocked her over to the floor as well.

It was just like the Sophie Steele-Adam Attenborough scene, when Josh had murdered Sophie, except Jazz was there to take Sophie’s place.

Both had their arms reached out on the floor, just like that very scene.

Chapter Sixty Six

Justice is served

Adam began to shout; he was so scared.

“NO!” he screamed in desperation, feeling like it was Sophie Steele there instead of Jazz.

Joshua Toft chuckled lightly to himself, and went to check if any one was looking before he was going to perform his merciless evil deed. He looked down the alleyway leading to outside.

Adam used this opportunity to get up himself. He toppled to his feet. Joshua was that stupid because he had dropped the weapon. Adam picked it up and whacked it in Joshua’s head several times when he had his back turned.

There was such a noise that the glass cupboard by his side knocked over on top of Josh.

That was more than enough to happen: Joshua Toft, Adam Attenborough’s worst enemy who’d killed his girlfriend, the evil, merciless, soul-taker was dead.

He was finally dead.

Chapter Sixty Seven

She was always in his heart

It was the little girl’s birthday, Chloe, whom Sophie had saved that day from the hijackers.

Adam Attenborough had now changed his life for the better. He still had the fifteen minute lasting short term memory loss, but found a better way to beat it, and was also starting to get treatment for it. He looked the same as what he looked like all those years back, when Sophie Steele were all his hopes and his dreams.

He was now the kind, handsome gentleman that Sophie had fallen in love with …

Jazz came along as Chloe began to blow the candles on her birthday cake. Adam watched her cheerfully, clapping along with the others.

“Hi Adam, I’m your friend Jazz,” Jazz said. “I’ve brought you a present.”

“But it’s not my birthday,” Adam said, looking confused.

“I’ve got a present for Chloe, but this is for you,” Jazz repeated, and she handed it over.

Adam began to walk further down the orphanage garden, so he could sit down on a bench, alone, and gather up his thoughts.

Adam was very excited about opening the presents, immersed in his own thoughts to think what Jazz had given him. He began to open the bright turquoise wrapping paper, which was decorated with glittery silver stars. The present began to reveal.

It was that slab of clay from all those years ago, which he and Sophie Steele had pushed their foot in as a memory of her winning the apartment, and there was a love letter with it. Adam sobbed as he read it.

I always thought that dreams were just dreams, but you made them all come true and even better, you built new dreams with me! I cannot thank you enough for being more than perfect because you showed me that even all the things that seem wrong are actually opportunities to work at them together and bring us closer together. No matter how far you are and no matter what you do, I always want you to know how much you mean to me, and how much I truly love you and how much I will always be yours forever.

I love you so much and wish I could be there to hug and kiss you all day and all night long, but for now, this love letter will have to be my message. Please know that you are a big part of me and I think of you all the time. I love you, and I've loved you before I was born, because I believe I was made for you, and will be yours for all eternity.

Adam remembered their first kiss once more.

Adam smiled at Sophie, and then they both stared at the mistletoe that was hanging above them. He always wanted to find the right moment to do this, and the time right now seemed perfect. Adam leaned over and his lips brushed against hers. His hand tangled in her hair and Sophie’s arms slid around his neck. She closed her eyes and as soon as their tongues made contact she felt every cell in her body feel like it was on fire. Adam deepened the kiss, continuing to explore her mouth. He had never had this feeling before. “I love you Sophie,” Adam said against her lips, his voice desperate. “I love you so much.” He ran his hands down her back, sending shivers down her spine. Sophie tightened her grip around him, fighting to get closer still. Her hands ran down his chest, feeling his muscular body as they continued to kiss. The stubble on his chin scratched hers. “Mmm,” Adam murmured against her mouth.

“Please don’t stop,” Sophie breathed into him, gasping. “I want you. I want you so much.”

Adam ran his fingers on her cheek, and then his lips slowly moved to her neck. He kissed her neck all the way down to her collarbone, before his mouth pressed against hers once more, more firm, and even more desperate. He continued to groan, and Sophie felt sensational. His lips moved to her ear frantically, as his hand moved to her hip and their hands continued to explore each others bodies.

When they finally broke apart, they were both smiling. They talked for while, but then they couldn’t help but kiss each other again.

She moved closer to him, looking up at his kind face that was now bathed in the glow of the evening sun. She felt a powerful outburst of affection overcoming her. She compulsively reached out and placed her hands on his smooth cheeks. He didn't resist. Her heart beating heavily, she slowly elevated herself by standing on her toes and stared into his eyes, almost pleadingly, trying to communicate her desire to be consumed by him. He stared back, and apparently understanding her feelings, drew closer to her. She closed her eyes, her lips parted slightly, awaiting that which she had been longing for. A few seconds passed before she finally felt his warm lips brush against hers. At that very moment, she felt her passion for him course through her body, causing her to shake uncontrollably. She raised her hands above her head, allowing him to wrap his arms around her waist and hold her tightly as he began to kiss her lips. She moaned softly, kissing back to the best of her ability. Moments later, she felt his wet tongue slide between her lips. She greeted it with her own tongue, feeling his moist breath in her mouth. As they rubbed their tongues against each other, she felt his hands slide down her back and to her bottom. She squirmed playfully as he squeezed her bottom lightly and wrapped her arms around his neck. They kissed passionately, holding each other in their warm embrace, expressing their unspoken love. After what felt like eons to her, their mouths finally parted, and their eyes finally met. They continued to hold each other, silently staring into each others eyes. After giving him a watery smile, she placed her head against his chest. The beating of his heart was audible, an indication that he felt the same way she did. He stroked her hair gently, planting a loving kiss on her head and then nuzzling his nose against it.

His eyes watered as he remembered Sophie Steele.

He turned to his side, and he could see a vivid but imaginary Sophie sitting by his side. He was using the power of his heart to see her.

She touched his face and hugged him, brushing the tears away from his face.

Adam wrapped his arms around the air, as if Sophie was there.

After all this time, and after everything he’d been through … it felt like nothing had ever changed.

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