Ace-The Secret Assasin

Chapter Three-Training

~Current Day~

     I see the blood splattered on the bathroom mirror that Anthony Rodriguez was standing in front of. It was a clean shot like always. I noticed I was holding my breath again and remembered what James always tells me “When you stop breathing you stop thinking. If you stop thinking you end up dead.” I took three long breathes to release the tension that I had built up but I knew I couldn’t stay here long. Seconds later I was packed up, walking towards the stair case that led to the entrance of the building. JoJo’s voice came through the ear piece again.

      “Ambulance is five minutes out from the court house. You had a perfect shot though so it sounds like it’ll be another D.O.A (dead-on arrival). Get out of there quick and I’ll see you soon babe. Good job Ace.” I hear the line drop and take the ear piece out smirking at Jo’s last comment.  

     James said I needed a name to go by so when people requested my services, they would know who to ask for. He didn’t want me to reveal that I was actually a girl, being the over protective father figure that he was. It kept me hidden and safe in his eyes. So, I decided to go by my dad’s name, Ace. It made me feel closer to him and honor his name even though I knew he wouldn’t be proud of the women I had become.

     Gliding quickly down the stairs keeping pace and making sure not to look suspicious at the same time. Not like anyone would guess a twenty-year-old, skinny blonde girl with ocean blue eyes to be carrying a gun or any weapon at that. They’d never suspect it. Passing some unknowing pedestrians, I get a lot of kind smiles and lustful eyes looking in my direction. Oh darlings, it’s just a pretty face.

      I finally make it to the bottom floor and exit through the emergency exit that’s connected to the stairs. Stepping out into the warm rain, I don’t even bother looking left or right because I’ve studied this area lay out and knew exactly how to get to my car and out of town without suspicion.

Popping the trunk of my blacked-out Tahoe, I place the bag into the hidden compartment. Walking around to the drivers seat I hear sirens coming towards me as they flew past. Three cop cars, an ambulance and a fire truck rush by in a flash of lights and water splashing at me. No matter how fast they drove they weren’t going to be making it to Mr. Rodriguez on time. I made sure of it.

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     I pulled up to the gate typing in the code like always. The long driveway lead to a huge white and grey mansion covered in glass walls. Pulling up to the garage I park my car, next to my many other vehicles, and head into the house through the garage entrance. Walking through the door passed the mudroom and kitchen I see James sitting on the bar top on his laptop and drinking a glass of bourbon.

     “Hi Sunshine, how was work?” He asked me with a mischievous smile on his lips.Making me shake my head with a small chuckle. 

     “You can say it was perfect, but what else would you expect from me?” Giving him a wink.

     “That’s my girl, what’s your plans for the rest of the day?” Glancing at the clock on the stove I realized it was only 2 o’clock. I guess I should get a training session in with Mason, he’s my boxing trainer, best in the business.

Shrugging I looked at him “I’ll see if Mason is busy and try to get some training hours in.”

     “Ok sweetie, just make sure to keep your head focused and…” interrupting him mid-sentence I say “and breath, I know James.” Mocking him and rolling my eyes. He knows me better than anyone else in my life but he is so predictable when it comes to me.

     Raising his hands up in surrender he laughs “Okay, okay sorry I just don’t want you getting yourself into something you can’t get yourself out of.” Laughing back at him I reached over and kissed his cheek gently.

     Running up stairs I went into my room changing into my work out clothes and grabbing my bag I headed to the gym.

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     After arriving at the gym, I get out and head in quick trying to stay out of the rain. I had already called mason from the car and he agreed to meet up with me. He was an exceptional trainer and trained all of the best ultimate fighters in the business. He said he was already here meeting a new client of his. As I walked in, I saw mason in his muscular glory covered in sweat and a little blood. He was standing in the ring with a completely new face. My heart started racing as I stared at the beautiful man throwing perfectly calculated hits towards mason. His messy brown hair drenched in sweat, he stood at 6-foot-6. Body sculpted in muscles I didn’t even know people had and sun-kissed skin that made him look irresistible. He looked like a god himself.

     Damn, I could roll around with him anytime. Um no. No men. EVER. No matter how sexy they are. I know the rules, I thought to myself.

     Looking back at the fight I see the new guy pin Mason into the matt with a choke hold, his whole body weighing him down. Mason was a built guy but this kid had an easy 50 pounds of pure muscle on him. Mason then decided to tap out with what remainder strength he had left. 

     Standing up and holding a hand out for mason to get up the kid stared at him with a smile on his lips. Perfectly white teeth peaking from behind his delicious plump lips. Making my heart skip another beat.

     Finally making myself look away and I sat down my bag on the bench and started wrapping my knuckles.

     “Hey Emma! Come here for a sec.” I heard from behind me. Turning around I noticed Mason walking towards me with a smile and the new kid following behind him.

     “Hey Mase, what’s up?” sounding cool and trying to keep my eyes on Mason so that I don’t keep staring at the gorgeous man behind him.

     “I want you to meet one of the best upcoming fighters in MMA.” Pointing to the guy behind him he said “Emma meet Liam, Liam this is Emma, one of my best clients. She will really give you a run for your money.” He laughed as I reached over to shake Liam’s hand. He reached over taking my hand.

     “Emma.” He breathed out as my heart fluttered from the way he said my name.

      His sultry voice bringing me back “So what are you training for Emma?” adding an extra emphasis on my name.

     “I’m not really training for anything; I just like being in the ring. I like keeping mason on his toes.” I replied chuckling and nudging masons shoulder.

     “Well then maybe you would be ok with me joining a couple of your training sessions?” As he said this, I found myself looking into his Sandy brown eyes. Swirling with different emotions all at once. I wonder what he’s thinking about? Causing my heart to pick up speed again. “Mason speaks very highly of you.” He finished.

     Not being able to form a sentence to the compliment mason interrupts with “Man she might not look like much but damn is she fast. She’s got speed like I’ve never seen, always five steps ahead of anyone she fights.” Causing Liam to give me the sexiest smirk I’ve ever seen. A small dimple popping out of his right cheek.

     Trying to keep my blushing to a minimum I looked over at mason and replied “Well if you weren’t so slow you might stand a chance.” All three of us laughed lightly before mason turned to Liam asking “Would you want to join us today?” Then mason glanced at me with questioning eyes. He knew I liked to train alone but I also knew he was trying to impress Liam. I guess I can make do with showing off for the new guy. It makes it even better that he is pure eye candy too.

     Liam nodded to Mason giving him the ok. I looked at both of the boys and said “Ok boys let’s get this warm up started. I’m heading to the tread mill for a five-mile run.”      

     Both of them laughed as I heard Liam chuckle causing mason to look over with a straight face and say “No man, she’s serious.” Looking at me shocked they both decided to join me anyway. Thinking to myself: This is going to be an interesting work out…

     Three hours later and ten sparing matches, Liam still hasn’t been able to pin me. You can tell he’s getting frustrated causing him to slip up on his signature moves. I knew what he was going to do before he even decided. He might have been bigger and stronger than me but I was faster and smarter.

     He threw a strong right hook barley nicking my chin as I ducked back and used my long legs to land a strong kick to his ribs. Causing him to stagger back again. We were both dripping sweat and breathing hard. I decide to side swipe his legs from underneath him. Successfully causing him to fall on his back with a loud and hard thump. I jump on top of him and straddle him while pinning his hands by his head. I knew he could easily push me off but I wasn’t going to go for my regular kill shot.

     Now leaning over his body, I suddenly realized how close we were to each other. Our breathing hot and heavy as I basically laid on top of his chest. His eyes dart to mine while I kept eye contact and bit my lip. My mind swimming with dirty thoughts of him underneath me as I rode him all night long. Jumping off quickly, I needed to separate myself from him. I knew I couldn’t keep my head on straight.

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Liam’s POV

     She laid on top of me with my hands pinned beside my head. Damn if this isn’t the hottest thing I’ve ever seen. She was straddling me making me wish that we weren’t in front of a bunch of other guys in the middle of the gym. God she is amazing, even since the first time I saw her. She was standing by the benches wrapping her knuckles gingerly with pink tape. Beautiful blonde hair pulled into a high pony tail. Her fine ass on full display in tight black leggings, followed by long sexy legs. A pink loose-fitting tank top tied into a knot in the front. Every guy in this buildings wet dream and I can’t say I blame them because I was in awe too. Mason pulled us from our training to introduce us. Her name was Emma. The name rolled off of my lips like a soft moan. Her voice pure like music but held a slight edge to it that I couldn’t quit place.

     I looked at the girl on top of me dripping in sweat as my mind wondered off with all of the different ways, I could make her drip. f**k Liam you got to chill, you barley know this girl. But the truth is I want to get to know her, honestly more than anything.

     Suddenly she jumped off of me again successfully bringing me down for the tenth time in a row. How does she even do that?! I thought to myself.

     “Well I think I better head home and take a shower. I’m meeting up with a friend for some drinks.” She said to Mason and I as I watched her unwrap her knuckles.

     “Is Jo going to be there?” I hear mason reply with hope and want in his voice. Whoever this Jo is must have him wrapped around her little finger pretty tight cause he seems smitten.

     “Well duh, who else do I spend all of my time with?” she replied while laughing. Her Laugh brought a smile on my face. It sounded like a little kid laugh that made you wish for simpler times.

     Mason rubbed the back of his neck sighing as he asked “Would it be cool if we tagged along?”

     Nodding at him, her eyes twinkled with mischiefs “Um…we?”

     “Yeah Liam and I, I promised him a night out and who better to escort him than two beautiful ladies and my-handsome-self?” he said with a smirk making her giggle again. I could listen to that sound all day.

     “I guess that will be cool as long as Liam is chill with it?” She looked over at me with her bright blue eyes shining.

     I nod in response not being able to form a complete sentence when she looked at me like that.

     “Cool, meet us at the Liquor Lounge at around 10?” We both agreed as she tossed her stuff back into her bag picking it up and walking towards the exit. I stood there mesmerized while her hips swayed from side to side following the same sway as her ponytail. It was hypnotic until I saw Mason snap his fingers in front of my face bringing me back to the present.

     “Yo dude, snap out of it.” He said laughing at me. “You might want to pick your jaw off the ground because she’s off limits.”

     Snapping my head towards him I asked “Why?” he shrugged slightly and just shook his head.

     “I have no idea; trust me all of the guys here have tried but she hasn’t given anyone a chance.”  Sighing to myself I couldn’t help but think of her. How am I ever going to get a girl like her off my mind?