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Sherhoey's P.O.V

I blinked open my eyes, blinking them to adjust with my surroundings. Out of reflex, my arms pulled my Angel close to me. A sudden peace ran throughout my body at her soft body being cuddled up against me. I turned towards her, adjusting her in my arms and took her fully in my embrace. Her face glowed so softly under the pale yellow lights, and her lips shone a bright shade of pink. I kept admiring her peacefully sleeping face, with hearty eyes.

She really looks like an angel. My angel.

Unable to help myself, my lips drew close to her, pecking her lips ever so softly, taking care to not disturb her sleep. I groaned when the desire to kiss those soft luscious lips grew more inside me. Her lips were slightly parted, releasing small puffs of air, and fuck that looked so tempting. My lips again touched her lips, lingering for few seconds to reminisce the softness of her lips.Moving away a bit, my fingers started brushing against her cheek.

I love her so much.

"Sherheoy..." My angel mumbled sleepily. I looked at her to check if she was awake, but no she was sleeping peacefully. I smiled at how easily she recognized my touch even in her sleep. I don't know what I did to deserve her, but she's all I have.

I pulled her closer to me, almost gluing her against me when I recalled the past events. I won't let that Sgrehem bastard to do anything to my angel. She is so pure, so innocent, so fragile, and I vow with everything I'm, that I won't let him wither her. Not by him. Not by anyone.

I know that he wants to break her to get me, he wants to ruin my beautiful angel to shatter me. But he wouldn't accomplish in it. Not now. Not ever. He'd pay for making my angel his target. He'd pay for everything. He'd pay for every single tear, my angel shed.

I never wanted to see that sacred look on my angel's face. But because of him, I saw. The terrifying look on her face, with eyes pooled with tears, when she discovered her destroyed home. My heart ached to see her like that, to see the fear in her eyes. The eyes, the tantalizing hazel eyes, which should always shine, those pretty eyes were so dull and full of fear.

When he ambushed us, the only thing on my mind was to keep my baby safe. She's absolutely unaware of the cruelties of him. And I know, her heart is just as soft. My heart almost threatened to stop when she was amidst the danger. But the way she said she trusts me then and now, that I'd protect her at all costs, melted my heart. She is just so kind hearted. And her innocence is just like a small baby.

My baby angel.

I leaned forward and kissed her chubby soft cheeks. She's so very precious. My anger rose for myself remembering that I am responsible for this! It's my fault that she's in this danger! My fault, that her home was thrashed! My fucking fault, that my angel got those threats! If only I hadn't involved her in my life, my sweet angel would have been safe, far away from Sgrehem's reach. He wouldn't have put his evil eyes on her. But since he knows that she's very close to my heart, he'd try his level best to hurt her.

I'm sorry my heart.

Inhaling deeply, I forced myself to calm down. My heart beat was uneven and fast, just by the mere thought of my angel's life in risk. I never thought he was still lurking around me, waiting to find my weakness.

He did find my weakness now. My angel.

I thought after our last encounter, he'd leave me alone. Didn't he already break me to the verge of collapse? Now, he wants to take away my light, my Angel from me. The only thing which is keeping me sane, from the haunted blackness, which I call life. I cannot let him shatter my little world, my angel.

I won't let him.

The small part of me knew, my angel is too soft to deal with the abyss of darkness within me but I was so tired of being alone, so tired of being restless, so lost in this never ending darkness that I couldn't let the ray of light go away. I wouldn't have lived with myself if I had let my angel go. How can a thirsty person who has walked a desert could let go of the water? How could I let go of the peace which I felt after years of being trapped?

My angel brings me peace, gives me the sense of tranquility.

I was unable to supress the strong urge to protect those translucent hazel eyes, filled with innocence, the moment I looked at her. I wanted to protect her, to treasure her, but seems like I ended up putting my baby heart in danger. Every fibre of my being screamed me to keep her in my embrace, no matter how well I was aware of the fact that I do not deserve someone like her, my angel.

But I swear to myself, I'd not let the light of hers fade away. I'd fight for her, until I chase each of the demons away. This time I'm not alone, my love for my angel is my strength, her being beside me is my biggest power. And I know, I can face the world, if my angel stays with me.

I was carressing her cheeks while having so many thoughts for I don't know how long. But I paused, when I heard my phone going off. I carefully removed her from my arms and placing her head on one of my hands, I reached out for my phone.

Enroe.

This son of a bastard won't let me have few peaceful moments! What does he wants now?!

"Yes, Enroe?" I huffed out, not liking his disturbance at the moment.

"Sherhoey, you douchebag! Get your ass out of your bed! You can spend time with 'your love' later." God, he is really an asshole! I can clearly hear the tease in his voice.

"Shut up." I grumbled, pulling my angel closer. "Why are you so worked up? Go find, your love if your so jealous." I whispered to not wake her up.

"Jealous my ass!" He scoffed and after a pause his voice became serious, "Ryan has caught two men." I took a deep breath, trying to make myself calm.

"Are they here?" I almost hissed.

''On their way." Enroe answered.

"Call Larevh and wait for me in my study."

"Alright." He said, aborting the call.

I kept my phone aside and looked at my sleeping beauty. I know she wants to know about Sgrehem and have many questions but waiting patiently for me to answer them. I kissed her forehead and slowly untangeled myself from her. I smiled when I saw my angel frowning in her sleep, trying to find me by spreading her arms. I placed my pillow near her, and soon she cuddled with it. I took few more minutes to admire my angel. Dropping one more kiss on her forehead, I got up and wore a shirt.

I pushed the door and heard two thuds. I looked down to see Larevh and Enroe falling on their asses, kissing the floor. I could not help but laugh at them quietly since they were glaring at me.

"Oww. Could you not open the door a bit softly?" Larevh complained standing up and rubbing his ass.

"Oh?" I folded my arms.

"He is a certified ass! How could he be soft." Enroe added, standing up.

"Excuse me? I didn't know you two would be behind the door." I said, raising my brow. They are to be blamed here and look at them, they have the audacity to accuse me.

"Yeah, whatever." Enroe rolled his eyes. He calls me an ass but I swear he is a dumbass!

"May I know what were you two doing near my door?" I questioned. They both started looking here and there, escaping my eyes.

"Ahh, nothing." Larevh said, nervously.

"Yes. Nothing." Enroe joined in.

Fucking asses!

"It didn't look like nothing. You two were eavesdropping." I deadpanned, this time it was my chance to glare at them.

"Haha. No Sherhoey." Enroe tried to laugh it off.

"Enroe! What the fuck you two were doing!" I demanded.

"Uhh actually... Larevh-" Larevh's eyes widened when he took his name. "-yes Larevh suggested this. I was denying him but he dragged me here to..." Enroe trailed off.

"To eavesdrop." I completed. And both had the guts to flash me a smile.

"Larevh!-" I turned towards him. "- Seriously?!" I hissed at him.

"No! Sherhoey it wasn't only my plan. You were taking so long so we just came here to check on you." Larevh said in his defence.

"You could have knocked instead of putting your ears like a babbon agaisnt my door." I said, still glaring at him.

"It was so silent-" he stopped in mid sentence when Enroe nudged him.

"Silent.. so?!" I glared. They both looked away again. "Enroe. Larevh!" I took their name as a warning.

"We thought you must be busy doing some stuffs but it was so silent. Either you two are very fast or able to control your moan-"

"Enroe!" I almost shouted at him. Is he for real?! I'm grateful that I don't blush often otherwise I'd have died out of embarrassment now.

"You two morons! Keep those nuisance thoughts away!" I growled.

"You said she's your love?" Larevh said as if it'd explain their moronic act.

''So? You dumbass! It doesn't means I'd be having sex with her. Period." I growled again. These two fucking don't know how much I love and respect my angel. I would never do that unless she wants me to. I'd wait patiently for her to love me, to accept me, to let me make her mine. Untill then I'd keep loving her with all my might, showering my love on her every single time possible. She's not someone to fulfill my needs, rather she is the owner of my heart.

"Okay. Okay. We get it. You were to explain about Pearl." Enroe butted in, seeing me fuming in anger.

"You two don't fucking deserve to know!'' I said and started walking away towards my study.

"Sherhoey! Either spit it out or I'll make you." Enroe said, stepping beside me. Larevh joined too. I sighed knowing well that they won't stop until I spill the beans. They act more like nosy old ladies than two matured men.

"What do you want to know?" I said taking a seat in my study room.

"From the start." Enroe and Larevh seated themselves in front of me.

I started telling them about my angel. How I met her for the first time, how I got drowned in her hazel orbs which captivated me in the very first glance, how I was blown away seeing her courage and fighting for my grandpa, how we become friends, and how much I love her, and that I've confessed my love to her. I omitted the parts where we two were close, and the heart transplant prank, and the kiss.

"Woahhh. I still find it hard to believe that you are whipped. The so called Sherhoey Silvervans, who is known as a cold hearted bastard has fallen in love. Just wow." Larevh rambled, making me roll my eyes.

"Did you ask her to be your girlfriend?" Enroe said at last. I was surprised that he didn't comment anything about it. He was unusually quiet. Neither did he show his surprise at the series of events. What's up with him now?!

"No. I didn't." I mumbled. The confession was uncalled for. I was so scared about her at that time that I just blurted out everything which was in my heart. The fear of losing her had taken over, and my mouth was on its own. I didn't plan to drop the bomb on her like that. I wanted to give her time but I wasn't able to stop myself at that time. But it turned out all good. I thought she'd run for hills, but she didn't. She gave me a chance. And I'd bring hell on earth before I let that chance ruin. I'll love her so very much that my angel won't leave me ever.

"Why?" Larevh butted in.

"Because he is a qualified douchebag." Enroe answered in my place.

Just as I was about to answer-or rather give them a good dosage, we heard a knock on the door. With a quick come in, we saw Fliqh and Fiohn entering inside, followed by Ryan.

"Boss." All three greeted me and two dumbasses sitting in front of me. They turned their chairs to face them.

"What's the current status?" I asked Ryan.

"We tried to catch them all but like the cowards they are, they ran away. We only managed to get hold of two of them." Ryan answered looking quite angry himself.

"I see. It's alright. You did a good job Ryan, provided the attack was a surprise to us." I turned towards Fliqh and Fiohn, "Have you taken those two filthy bastards to the special room?"' I said in an angry voice. They'd pay for thinking about hurting my angel!

"Yes, boss."

"What about the residents Ryan? We saw few people around the dead bodies of watchmen, who were they?" I asked further.

"They were his men boss. They didn't want us to know about their plan so they made it look like the residents were fussing around the bodies where in reality they had been watching our moves and notifying their buddies up in the building waiting to attack. The residents were locked up in the abandoned warehouse which was few yards away at the back of the building. They were taken there by their cars itself. About ten of them have been killed ruthlessly. We found the cars of the residents while chasing his men away. The attack has been planed boss by them very carefully." Ryan explained.

"Have the residents have been escorted back to their respective flats?" This time it was Larevh.

"Yes boss. But they are scared like shit. Some even refused to go back there, we had to force them to go back."

"And the murder of watchmen, and letting the news come to us was also a part of their plan." I mumbled.

"Sherhoey, the major concern is that Sgrehem planed such a full proof plan overnight. We have to track his moves real fast and have to be ready with back up plans." Enroe said. That was the most scariest part. If he can plan such a dangerous plan overnight then how much more severe he could go in near future.

"Yes, Enroe." I looked towards Ryan, "Tell our best detectives to trace each of his hide outs and also ask our hackers to track down the number from which Pearl received the messages. Get the cctv cameras recording from the flat of last twenty four hours. I want tight security around the house. And also, ensure that our safe houses are installed with cameras and security protection." I instructed Ryan, after which he left to complete those tasks.

"Have you provided security guards for grandpa, Larevh?" I asked.

"Yes Sherhoey. As soon as he'd come in his senses, we'd shift him to one of our safe house." I nodded.

"One thing is for sure that they are keeping eye on us but with such tight security how's that possible?" Enroe questioned.

"Either they're following us everywhere we go, or they have planted someone inside my house to watch over us." I replied.

"They must be planing this from a long time." Larevh added.

"Fliqh, you will find out the person who's keeping an eye on us and also tell our guards to keep their ears and eyes open in front of the servants. We never know who will betray us. Also I want 24/7 security for Pearl. She is to be protected at all costs. " With a firm nod, Fliqh left.

"Should we take help from the police officials? He is a mafia and we're not." Larevh suggested.

"We can't be sure whether they're puppets of him or not." Enroe said wearily.

"If we ensure to help them, we can get their support. Sgrehem has been threatening them and that's why they are so helpless. Initially, they tried to arrest him but the terror he inflicted made them back off. We've to just anyhow keep their families safe, and then we might involve them. We've to strengthen ourselves soon, and get as many men as possible. Getting the police authorities is better than being less in number. We want trained men not the new ones. They don't even have a rival mafia gang. They have all of the other gangs as slaves. We've no options other than going for police department." I said. This was the last resort, we cannot train new people now. We don't have time for that.

"Sherhoey, I'd ask the higher police officials to visit us." Larevh said, knowing well what he gotta do next.

"About the back up plans, we can't do anything unless we know their moves, except keeping ourselves guarded." I said further, rubbing my forehead. This was very serious and I didn't have a proper plan to defend ourselves. How would I protect my angel like this!? How would I keep his claws away from my angel?!

At that moment, I felt so useless. What type of a man I'm? I don't even know what'd be my next action if he again takes us by surprise. My angel nearly got killed today. What if he again tries something like that? For fuck's sake I'm not even prepared.

I felt two hands on either of my shoulders. I looked up to see Enroe and Larevh have already left their seats and are now stranding beside me. They both passed me smile.

"We will soon make defence plans Sherhoey. We've got this. It's gonna be okay. Don't worry, we will make through this together." Enroe said.

"Yes. He doesn't stand a chance against us. We'll win this game he has started. Have faith. If you'll start losing hope how'd you protect Pearl? Be strong for her." Larevh said this time blinking his eyes to reassure me that they are with me like all the other times.

I stood up and soon we three were embracing each other in a bro hug. I cannot be thankful enough to get such precious friends, who'll always have my back no matter what. These were the few times when I actually think myself to be lucky. Another time was when I got my angel.

Yes I've to be strong for her, my angel and my friends. I won't give up.

"So what's say? Let's show hell to those two fliths." Enroe said, with an evil glint in his eyes.

"Absolutely." I and Larevh said in unison.

"The only clue we can get about his next move is by them.'' I said with rage evident in my voice. My anger was boiling just at the thought of them. They're in for real shit.

With that we all walked to the special room to show them real pain.

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Third Person's P.O.V.

Efelo stood there shaking in fear again, thinking about the consequences he was going to face after breaking the news to his master. He couldn't stop his frantic heart beats, which was engulfed with terror. He so wanted to just dash out of there, and hide himself in some mountain for forever. But he knew, he cannot escape this devil, no matter what.

He cursed the day, when he let his sorry starving ass to work here just because to feed his family. He was jobless, pennyless and hopeless. He wished he hadn't encountered Refeus while wandering the lonesome streets. He wished he didn't agree to serve these monsters. He wished to never helped Refeus in escaping the murder spot which he committed ruthlessly then. He wished he knew that he wasn't going to provide his family with a good future, rather pushing them in darkness But now there was no way out. He has to die here, by the hands of these ruthless bastards.

"Refeus, we don't go for making amendments. We kill." Sgrehem growled. Efelo's condition worsened. In all these years, he hadn't experienced one discussion where his master didn't get angry. He was always like a hot volcano, ready to explode. And the explosions results in nothing but deaths.

"Sgrehem killing would create more problems. We've to take their signatures." Refeus said back. It was always astonishing to Efelo how Refeus easily talked back to the demon sitting in front of him, not giving a fuck to his anger. And here he was, literally ready to pass out.

"And who said, dead bodies couldn't?" The signature evil smirk made its way on Sgrehem's face.

"You mean, instead of taking signature, we should take their thumbprint after killing them." There Refeus again understood Sgrehem's evil plans. Efelo listened in horror. It wasn't a new thing. They do it always, without blinking their eyes.

"Exactly. But that'd be the last resort. First, torture them and force them to sign the contract papers. If not then you know what to do." Sgrehem replied. It was one of the reasons that Refeus was close to him. He knows his moves, and does his work perfectly. He wasn't putty hearted who shakes with fear. Sgrehem liked his courage.

"Efelo." Finally, both the monsters gave their attention to the shaking Efelo.

" Yes, master." Efelo said with his heart in his hands. His head was bowed, like always. He knew the rules very well and did not wish to give another reason to them, to slaughter him.

"Are Sherhoey and his angel held captive?" Sgrehem asked.

"No, master." Efelo's palms became sweaty. He knew, his master doesn't likes to hear 'no.'

"Are they killed then? I told you to bring them alive." This time it was Refeus.

"No, master. They escaped. And-" Efelo dared not to shutter.

"And what." Sgrehem demanded. Efelo doesn't has to look up to know that the demon has woken up. Just the mere feel of intensity of his eyes were already making his hairs erect.

"And they captured two of our men." Efelo completed, gulping down his terror. He witnessed a moment of silence, and wondered if the next moment he'd be dead.

A loud crash resonated in the room. He lifted up his lashes, making sure he doesn't makes an eye contact with the monsters and saw the art peice broken into peices.

"They fucking failed! Good for nothing nuisance! They failed to complete their assigned task!." Sgrehem bellowed in anger, and soon another art piece joined the floor. Efelo silently wished that the third target won't be his head.

"How did they escape?" Refeus questioned, eyeing Efelo.

"They arranged a helicopter on the terrace and called their backups. They destroyed the cctvs and disconnected the power supply. Our men still attacked them, but his men distracted us and thus they got the time to escape. Within that time, the back up reached too. They ended up chasing us and two of our men are in their hold now. Even they found out the residents and escorted them back to the building." Efelo explained.

''How did they discover that we were present inside the building?" Refeus asked.

"Master, its still unknown. We made sure to not make our presence known. Though, it all happened after Enroe's entry."

"It's Master Enroe!" Sgrehem roared, making Efelo flinch. Another grave mistake.

"Yes, I apologize master." Efelo quickly scrambled out an apology.

"Sgrehem, calm down. We need to work on our another plan." Refeus said, seeing Sgrehem all ready to explode.

"Refeus, all those men who failed, I want them in the basement now!" Sgrehem ordered, walking away. Efelo knew what happens in the basement, and he was already empthasing the soon-to-be-dead men. And he also knew, their death would be very painful. Sgrehem would be releasing out his anger on their blood. And by God's grace he wasn't in that line yet. He couldn't be thankful enough that he made out alive.

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