The Traps of Black Swan

Leon was rejoicing with his little achievement when Aeon looked at Aarvi. However, when Aeon spoke, Leon grounded his teeth.

"No better? You guys are no match. If you are dust under the shoes, she dazzles in the sky." Aeon almost rolled his eyes.

He saw Leon getting closer to them. He thought of shifting the knife at Leon's neck and clearing out the field. Since he had beaten him in his office, Aeon assumed he could handle Leon.

Aarvi could clearly see through Aeon's plan. If they were in a better position, she would have scolded him and lectured him that fighting Leon physically wasn't so easy. Aeon didn't stand a chance against him

If Aeon goes under Leon's control, then it would be more like she is in a wolf's den.. If Leon can't have her, he would ask his men to molest her. She would never take that chance.

She hated to make any physical contact with Aeon but it wasn't the time to worry about. Her hand swiftly moved and held Aeon's wrist. Before Aeon could ask her anything, she knocked the dagger off his hands. 

'He doesn't even know how to hold it.' She thought of grabbing the knife from the floor.

Leon was astonished for a moment witnessing how skillfully she handled the knife. He let out a silent sigh of relief when he was sure Aeon would be safe.

Aarvi bellowed at Aeon, "Are you an idiot? Who asked you to sacrifice your life?" 

Aeon furrowed hearing. Did she say he was a shield to keep her protected? He was willingly doing that to get them out of there. He felt wronged hearing her blame him.

"If I am an idiot to protect you from this man or anybody, I would do it even at the cost of my life. And I don't need your permission for that." His voice raised at her.

Leon's face darkened significantly. He clenched his teeth and glared at Aeon like a mortal enemy. He had expected Aeon to be playing along in Aarvi's game or trying to save her out of gratification. He never expected Aeon to fall for Aarvi.

Aarvi was taken aback by his outburst. There was worry and fear in his tone that laced with anger for being wronged. His furrows and the knit of eyebrows were loudly saying he was frustrated for being helpless. The fear had clouded his eyes. 

Fear of losing her.

She knew he was kind. He would feel sorry for an unknown woman in trouble but this was more than just that. She had seen fear in her husband, friends, and family. But she was nothing to Aeon and his reaction was little too much than that of a friend. 

'No.' She told herself. She didn't want to believe what she discerned about Aeon. He should hate her for troubling him so much or just be thankful for her for what she was doing. She didn't expect or need anything else. 

Mainly, she didn't want Aaron to feel insecure or worry if she had to meet Aeon again. 

She hissed at him to keep him out of this mess. She didn't need his blood to spill. She wasn't so powerless to need a man to protect her. She knew her way out of the problems. "I don't need your sympathy. Stay out of my business." She was cruel.

She wanted to be harsh at that time. The harsher the better so that he could throw her out of his heart if she had unawarely taken space. His heart was broken once, she didn't want him to keep her any longer and hurt himself again.

She couldn't believe she was even thinking of Aeon's well-being when the Shadow team was in trouble because of her. 

Aeon froze, staring at her. He was indeed hurt. He wanted to laugh at himself for thinking too highly of himself. He was nothing to her. A pawn in her game just to replace his elder brother on his throne. 

How did he assume she was close to him just because she spoke to him in the car?

When he had no space in her life even to protect her, there he was, leaving his Amiah entertainment, ready to sit on the chair just because she planned it for him.

'I am really laughable.' He thought, falling silent watching her.

Aarvi turned to Leon hoping for the silence from Aeon. Her glowering eyes were red, glistening due to the moistness under the light. "Your brother is safe. Now, let them go."

Leon was content with Aarvi's reaction to Aeon. It wasn't like he expected her to like Aeon. He knew Aarvi loved Aaron, more than anybody. One could easily see that in her eyes whenever Aaron would be around. Her adoring eyes on Aaron and affectionate smiles at him were something that made Leon loathe Aaron more.

Hearing Aarvi, he burst into laughter. He felt the Little Lamb had lost her smartness in fear and nervousness. He went back and sat down like a ruler of his palace. That smugness was back on his face. 

"Little Lamb, why don't you kill him?" It was obvious she wouldn't let Aeon die even on the latter's wish. So why will he bargain for it?

Aarvi gritted her and stabbed the sofa that was next to her. The dagger blade sunk into the expensive couch that almost made Leon imagine her sinking the dagger into his throat. He quickly got rid of his mind when he heard her growl at him, "Leon Harmon, don't go too far. Aaron will shred you into pieces." She threatened.

It only made Leon laugh again, enjoying her helplessness. He wanted to continue this meaningless battle. But more than that he wanted to play with her, see her cry, and beg him to have her.

"Little Lamb, your dear husband couldn't even save himself, do you think he will come here?" Little did he know Aaron was on his way.

He waved his hand in dismissal to Aaron's topic. He didn't want to ruin his mood with Aaron's name. He offered her a chance of revival, "If you listen to me, I will ask my men to leave your men. How is the deal?"

Aarvi looked suspicious and hesitant to accept his offer. She heard the Shadow team trying to say but the cloth inside their mouth was stopping them. They were shaking their heads asking her not to listen to Leon.

When she looked at them, they fell silent seeing her guilt-ridden. They felt worse for her. They started praying for Aaron to reach there quickly and Crack Leon's bones. Alex clenched his teeth and lowered his head. If they all go out alive, Shawn would dismiss them and put a new team for her. It was their last day.

Leon again spoke seeing her willingness and fear of odd works. "Little Lamb, you are thinking too much. I promise none will lay a finger on you."

Aarvi knew he wasn't going to ask anything good. When she saw him beckon her with a finger, she hesitantly stepped forward and stood in the center.

Aeon clenched his fist so tight that his knuckles turned white and his fists hurt. He wanted to drag her out. He was aware of Leon's unscrupulous way of dealing. His eyes were as dirty as his hands. If he can't touch her, he would make Aarvi bear those eyes on her body. It would probably be worse than death.

Aeon also knew his effort would be useless. She would rather go back just to save those men than escaping with his help.