Chapter 73 - Package

Shane was awaiting his boys return. He has been trying to get through to them to no avail. He started developing a bad feeling about it.

He has been trying to not go into a war with Nathan's men because, even though they appear simple on the outside; they shouldn't be toy with. He hadn't gotten a taste of their power before, but has heard of those who do. Which is why he tried to find out their source of power when he get this feeling that he has somehow gotten on the current leader bad side.

He lost his sense of reasoning and sent out his men after them because Nathan interfered with something he would never let go even if his life is put on the line, 'his wife.'

If it's possible to wage war against his creator; he will, as long as it involved eliminating the threat against his marriage. He realize he acted rashly by sending out his men after his temper subsided but didn't regret it. It's a matter that had to do with his only source of happiness, so no matter what the outcome may be; he's ready to deal with it.

Stella, who was laying silently beside him on the bed realize something was wrong with him. She has been able to breath well in the house since she involved Alex's family in Diana's case. It's either Shane was busy on the laptop; thanks to Diana's cousin, or he's busy with his plan on Nathan's interference or checking out his men's finding on Nathan's corporation.

He hasn't thought of sleeping with her for a while now. It's either he placed a kiss on her forehead, believing she's asleep or caress her face lovingly before resuming with whatever he's busy with. He hasn't been sleeping much as well.

His cell rang. He picked it and got notified by one of his men that a package was delivered at the entrance of his residence.

"A package?" he questioned.

"Yes Sir!" The caller replied.

"Who's the sender?"

"Maniac."

"Shit!" Shane cursed. "I will be down in 15 minute." he said and rushed out. Stella opened her eyes and stood up as well. She couldn't help but wonder what or who could make the monster husband of her's become these restless.

She walked to the window and peeped at the entrance of their resident from afar. She saw Shane walking towards it and remain still.

Shane got to the entrance where his men were already waiting for him. He stood far away from the large package, sealed with a red tape, with the word 'FROM MANIAC' written in capital letters with a white ink on top of it.

He could scold his boys on how this big package got delivered successfully without them catching the sender, but knowing who it's from, he couldn't.

"Open it." He instructed one of his men and asked the others to step back. Immediately the guy cut the seal and opened the package; it exploded. The guy blew into piece while the body parts of his men inside the package scattered all over the place, blood splattered everywhere.

Looking at the body parts and blood all over the place; Shane turned around and headed back towards the main house after instructing his men to clean up the place.

Stella couldn't see what happened clearly, as it very far from the main house but heard the sound of an explosion and saw a lot of things flew up in mid air and scattered around. Seeing Shane returning; she returned to the bed and pretended to be asleep once again.

Getting inside the room, Shane headed towards the bathroom, cleaned up himself and returned to bed like nothing happened. The life of his lost men didn't mean much to him, but the fact that their mission was not successful. He looked at Stella who could feel the room temperature lowered, but still pretend like she's asleep. He moved closer to her and wrapped her in his embrace tightly.

Stella is already used to this and remained still. If she tried to move away, he might change his mind and demand sex.

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Diana made sure to secure her computer and stood up, stretched her body, twisted her neck lightly, rolled her waist and cursed as the sound of bones cracking could be heard. She headed out of the room after turning off the light.

Getting outside the corridor, she frowned hard as everywhere was silent, everyone was asleep and she's just getting done with her annoying training.

She walked down the long passage sluggishly as her body still felt numb from her sitting all day. Suddenly, all the lights went off. She stopped in her tracks and looked around suspiciously.

It was dark, she couldn't see anything but after all the waking up techniques she undergo within the short while she has been here; she could sense movement even without her having to open her eyes.

She didn't realize it yet but she's changing.

She felt a movement not too far from where she stood and ran. She didn't have to ask 'who's there?' or 'who are you?'. Whoever it was isn't up to no good since he made the light went off before making a move.