Hadaen [The Marujan Brothers Series] Book One by Hannah888 Read Free Book Online Page B

against her chest as
if it was begging to be set free. Her stomach twisted, both from
anxiety and hunger.
    She needed to leave Seattle. Amelia
didn't know how she'd make that happen but she'd think of
something. Rain water beat down on her head, her hair sticking to
her face and neck like paste. She could feel her body shivering,
attempting to make heat. Her teeth clattered and she shut her mouth
instantly.
    She had woken up at Hadaen's place
only a few minutes ago, feeling more cosy than she had ever had in
many years. She had somehow felt at home. But then she had heard
the voices; Hadaen's and another's. Of course curiosity had led her
to the doors she was sure led out to the balcony. And she had
listened. Amelia's heart had sunk through the floor when she heard
them mention taking her to some place commonsense only told her she
wouldn't even be able to find on a map. She had felt hopeless and
frightened; and the only reasonable thing she'd seen fit was to get
the hell away from there. She was damn grateful that his apartment
wasn't far from where she lived.
    Looking around in all directions,
Amelia scanned the area cautiously before running up the steps
which led up to the building she called home. A staircase brought
her up to a hall before she felt around in her pockets for her key
and slid it into the slot. Shoving the door open, she saw Reese
jump to her feet.
    "Where were you? I was starting to get
worried."
    Amelia slammed the door shut. It was a
good thing they didn't have neighbours. "Relax, okay? I'm fine. I
just need to leave Washington… Or the country." Stripping out of
her blouse, Amelia headed for the bathroom.
    "What?" her friend’s voice came from
behind her. "What happened? Are you in some type of trouble?
Amelia...we can talk about this!"
    She took a towel from the rack and
started to blot her hair, glancing at her paled face in the mirror.
"You wouldn't understand."
    Reese grabbed the towel from her
hands. "Then tell me. Make me understand. Is this about that guy at
the store? Did you see him again?" And then her hands searched at
Amelia's face. "Did he hurt you?"
    Amelia glanced at her friend. She'd
never seen her like this before. Maybe she really did care. Pulling
off her jeans, she then took back the towel and wrapped it around
her body before ridding the wet underwear. Suddenly remembering her
cellphone, she retrieved it and pressed a button. It still
worked.
    "I just need some cash, Reese. That's
all I need. I have to get out of here."
    "Tell me what the fuck is going on
with you!"
    There was a crash coming from the
living room. Amelia's heart slowed to a thud. She gripped the towel
tight. Reese spun around quickly, her gaze sharp and she moved out
of the room.
    "No! Reese!" Amelia groaned fiercely.
She was destined to lose her mind. "Don't...go out
there!"
    After a moment, Amelia only
thought it wise to go after her. Stepping out into the living room,
she stopped dead in her tracks to see Hadaen Maruj standing in the
middle of the room. His gaze was cold enough to give her frostbite.
He held a hand out behind him, as if cautioning the other intruder.
Amelia's glance ran over the other man. They looked alike, possibly
related; same colouring, eye colour, and thick dark hair. Only this
one looked more approachable. It took her a while to realize that
neither of them was looking at her. Amelia's gaze averted to
Reese. What the fuck--Reese? A golden glow surrounded her, her hair floated
around her head slowly and she stood completely still. She couldn't
believe what she was seeing. What the
hell? She'd lived with this woman for
seven years!
    "Who are you?" Hadaen's voice came,
slowly and stealthily.
    "What do you want with
Amelia?"
    "That's none of your fucking business.
Who sent you?"
    Reese turned away and faced Amelia,
walking towards her. "We must get you out of here."
    "The hell you will!" Hadaen snarled.
And as if by some superhuman speed, he strode pass Reese, standing
protectively in front