Chapter 70

"You have to go back to New York. You have to get Damon to do what we want him to do" Tyson was insistent on his plan. Camilla had no other option but to go along with her brother's plans, but with her own plan in mind. She decided to go back to New York but not to do what Tyson wanted her to do.

"Tomorrow morning, I'm sending you on the first flight to New York. Once you are there, I can concentrate on building myself again, while you and Damon get rid of Logan for me" he said, finally picking up the fork and eating the food Camilla brought for him.

"Okay Tyson. But what if Logan finds out I'm there? He'll take me hostage" she reminded him. Logan was still keeping an eye out for either one of them.

"I don't think Damon would let that happen, remember he loves you" he answered.

Camilla was shocked by her brother's sudden change. He only cared about revenge and killing Logan.

She sighed and left for her room. She hoped that what she had in mind would work out and the feud would finally be over.

This wasn't going to be an easy task, she knew it. She needed all the assistance she can get to make it work.

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Logan was woken up by the loud clattering coming from downstairs. It was going to be a big wedding, and it's only a few days away. He put on his robe and entered the bathroom to freshen up. He came out and met Adena, still fast asleep in the corner. He stood there for a moment, admiring her figure.

She looked flawless in her sleep, so peaceful and quiet. He sighed, not remembering the last time he slept so peacefully without a worry.

He was somewhat surprised at himself, for almost revealing his painful past to his slave. Something that he dreads talking about. He always thought it would make him appear weak if he shares his problems. But Adena almost broke down all his defences.

Adena stretched on the floor and her eyes flickered open. The first thing she saw was Logan's stature, with his dreamy brown eyes staring down at her, which kinda made her feel butterflies in her stomach.

"I'm crazy".. she thought.

Why on earth was she having these weird feelings for someone who has been nothing but cruel to her? She longed for nothing but freedom.

"Good morning master" she greeted, shifting her gaze to his feet.

"When was the last time you took a bath? You stink" he smirked. Her cheeks turned red in embarrassment, and she pouted.

"How am I supposed to take a bath when you keep me tied up here like a goat?" she whined.

Logan chuckled.

"Go take a bath" he ordered. He bent over to untie her, making funny facial expressions to show how much she was stinking up the place. Adena felt like crying.

"Go on" he said, pointing to the bathroom.

She blinked at him in surprise, did he want her to use his bathroom??

That place is like a temple for Logan. A temple that only he can visit. And now he's asking her, a slave to go in there and take a bath?

"Your.. your bathroom?" She questioned.

"Yes. Remember I told you you're not allowed to leave my room again" he said and she nodded.

"Quickly take a bath, I need to blow off steam, if you know what I mean" he smirked. Adena gulped, understanding exactly what he meant.

More pain awaited her.. she stunted into the bathroom and shut the door.

"Whoa" a gasp escaped her mouth when she saw the paradise called a bathroom.

It was beautifully decorated with some of the finest tiles that she has ever seen. The shower head was gold, the bathtub was also gold. And it had a freaking hot tub next to the immaculate white toilet bowl.

How wealthy is this man??

She decided to take a shower instead of a bath. She stepped into the shower and drew the curtains. Then she turned it on and had one of the most soothing showers of her life. She had to use Logan's soap and ended up smelling like him after she was done bathing.

"Took you long enough" Logan said as soon as she walked out of the bathroom.

"I'm sorry master" she apologized. He motioned her to joined him in his bed. Adena reluctantly went to meet him and he had her tied up.

It seemed like Logan only enjoyed s3x if his partner is in pain.. or he just wants to inflict the pain he was feeling on another person.

He tied her to the bed and had his way with her. Adena cried at her pitiful life, but she was already used to it. She endured all the pain until he was satisfied.

Adena stood up from the bed after Logan untied her. She tried to walk but got dizzy and fell back into the bed, groaning.

"Are you okay?" Logan asked.

"Says the man that just finished r@ping me. Don't act like you care" she winced and tried to get up again. She took a few steps before she fell again, but Logan was quick enough to catch her.. and they locked eyes.

"Your eyes... They don't look too well. I think I should call Liliana" he said, helping her up. Adena scoffed.

"Stop it already. I know you don't care about me. I can take care of myself so don't bother" she said, making sure her tone was soft. She didn't want to get into trouble with her master, of course.

"Adena.."

"It's fine"

Logan watched her go to the corner and lie down to rest. He felt bad suddenly, for taking advantage of her.

Why did he do it?

Because he's stubborn and doesn't want anyone to think he has gone soft.

But the bitter truth is, Adena was weakening him, she was breaking down all his defences. He wanted to prove that he was still cold hearted, so he inflicted pain on her. But now, he feels terrible.

He sighed and left to check on the arrangements downstairs.

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Damon was getting ready for work that morning, and also getting Zoey ready for the school bus. He always dropped her at school any day he wasn't in a hurry, but today, he had to meet Logan at the mansion before work so Zoey was taking the bus.

"Zoey! The bus will be here in two minutes, what the f.." he stopped himself from cursing at the nine year old.

"Hurry up!" He yelled out instead.

Zoey skipped down the stairs happily, with her pink school bag in her hand.

"I'm here uncle!" She beamed.

Zoey was such a happy child and a pleasure to have around. Damon only wished that her sister didn't die, because Zoey deserved the love of a mother.

"What were you even doing?" He asked, helping her put the bag on her back. She was about to answer when the doorbell rang.

"Who could that be?" Damon asked, walking over to the door. He was shocked to see Camilla standing in front of him, looking sober. She was putting on a suit and had a bag with her, a travelling bag.

"Camilla?" He called.

"Camilla!!" Zoey squealed and jumped into her arms. She had gotten so used to Camilla and loved her a lot.

"How are you princess?" Camilla asked, feigning a smile and ruffling the little girl's hair.

"I'm fine Camilla! I missed you" Zoey exclaimed. Damon noticed the school bus and urged Zoey to leave for school while he took Camilla inside.

"What are you doing back here? Did you forget the condition of things here?" He asked, locking the door to make sure there weren't any sudden visitors.

"It's my brother" Camilla sighed and narrated everything to Damon who was shocked by it.

"Your brother seriously thought I would kill my best friend?" Damon chuckled.

"He thinks you love me that much" Camilla sighed. Damon cupped her cheeks in his hands and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

"I do love you that much" he smiled.

"I also love Logan.. you should stop mistaking me. I am not just loyal to him, I love him and would never hurt him. We've been friends since we were toddlers Camilla" he explained.

"Yes I know. That is why I have another plan. And I need your help" she sighed again, for the third time since she arrived.

"What plan is that?" Damon stroked his chin.

"A plan that can end this feud between Tyson and Logan"

"I don't think that will be possible"

"Just hear my plan out will you?" She asked and he nodded. Camilla explained everything in details to Damon and he found himself smiling at it.

"It's brilliant!!" He exclaimed.

"So you'll do it?"

"Yes, but we need one more person to make this plan a perfection" Damon said. Camilla raised a brow at him, wondering who it was.

"The one person they both adore.. even if Logan refuses to admit it" he chuckled.

"Who?"

"Adena"



Damon noticed how absent minded Logan was at the office that day. He was always distant during meetings and barely heard what any of the organizers were saying.

When they were both in his office alone, he decided to ask him about it.

"Are you okay Logan? You seem a little distant today" Damon asked, staring intensely at Logan who was tapping his fingers non stop on the desk.

"I don't know Damon.. I hurt Adena and she's upset with me" he confessed much to Damon's surprise.

"Wait.. did you just say Adena is upset with you? And you're sulking about it?" Damon snapped his head back in laughter while Logan glared at him.

"What exactly is funny?" He queried.

"The fact that are in love with Adena and you don't realize it" Damon replied, trying to recover from his outburst.

"I am not" Logan scoffed.

"If you know what's good for you, you better start trying to win her heart, or you might end up losing her for good" Damon pointed out.

"Even if you were right, what about my wedding? I promised my father that I would marry Delaney" Logan said.

"I'm sure your father would want you to do what makes you happy" Damon said, making Logan go into deep thought.

Could his best friend be right? Is he falling for his slave? He shook his head and hissed.

After work that day, Logan got home and met Adena asleep. She has been sleeping a lot lately. He didn't wake her, he had his bath and went down to have dinner.

He spent the rest of the night talking about the wedding preparations with Delaney, although it wasn't what he wanted.

All he could think about was Adena, he wanted to see her, talk to her and look into her mesmerizing green eyes again.

The wedding date was fast approaching and soon he would be taking vows with Delaney, the thought of it made him gag. He had never loved Delaney, not even for one day, if anything, she was just a mere item of s3x to him.

At around midnight, he returned to his room and this time, Adena was awake. She glared at him when he entered and it amused him.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" He asked, settling on the bed.

"I'm sorry about that" she pouted.

"But umm.. it's a bit cold tonight. I hope you won't be having another nightmare because I'm sick of taking care of you" she rolled her eyes.

Logan was a bit excited to know that she cared about him, even though she was being sarcastic about it.

"Why don't keep me warm tonight, that way, I won't have any nightmares" he grinned and walked over to her.

Adena feared that he was going to have his way with her again. She remained quiet as Logan bent down to untie her. She received the shock of her life when he lifted her off the floor and dropped her gently on his bed. She continued to watch in awe as he took off his clothes and wore a robe instead. Then he climbed into the bed, next to her.

He curled his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to himself but she continued to tremble.

"Don't be shocked" he said.

"I'm just scared"

Those were the last words Adena was expecting to hear from this hardened man. She blinked at him, giving him a look that meant, "did I hear you well?"

Logan sighed and pulled her in closer.

"I know you weren't expecting to hear that from me but it's the truth. Even tough guys like me get scared. I'm scared of having another nightmare, it's the scariest thing in the world" he confessed.

Adena was taking in his soothing scent, with her eyes shut, and paying attention to him.

"What are they about? Your nightmares?" She asked, in a whisper.

"My father's death, my sisters and my mother's deaths" Logan confessed and Adena gasped.

"Wha.. what happened to them?" She asked.

Logan took a deep breath and was quiet for a while. He trailed his finger from Adena's back, to her hair, allowing his fingers to comb through her hair. Adena felt shivers down her spine with every touch from him.

"It's okay if you don't want to talk about it" she whispered.

"No, it's fine. I wanna talk about it"

Adena did not expect Logan to ever be like this, so soft, so vulnerable and calm.

"It all happened sixteen years ago" he began.

💢 Flashback 💢

Nine year old Logan was coming downstairs to show his mom and dad the awesome drawing he made when he heard them arguing. He hid near the staircase to listen to what they were saying.

"This is all your fault! If you had just left them alone when I told you to, all this wouldn't have happened!" His mother yelled with tears in her eyes. She struggled to keep them back but the tears flowed freely. Why wouldn't she cry? Her family was under attack.

"Sarah, you are just making matters worse. You need to take Logan, Maurice and Maureen away from here. Your safety matters most" his father, a stern faced man said, fear evident in his voice.

"And you? What about you?"

"I have to stay here and fight, till my last breath" he answered.

Logan was shocked by this and ran back upstairs. He went to his sisters and told them everything he heard. Maureen and Maurice were twins, they were 12 years old and very beautiful girls.

The three of them confronted their parents about the issue but we're shunned. The twins decided to let it go but Logan was bent on finding out more.

The following night, Sarah woke her children up and told them that they were taking a surprise trip to the UK.

"It's because dangerous people are coming after daddy right?" Logan questioned and Sarah fought to hold back her tears.

"Logan, nothing like that is happening. We are just going to the UK for a vacation" Sarah forced a smile.

"Awesome! A vacation!" The twins chorus but Logan wasn't convinced.

Sarah called in Liliana who helped her to pack everybody's bags and they headed out to the car. Dean, Logan's father followed them, he decided to accompany his family to the airport at least to say his goodbyes. He wasn't sure if he would see them again.

On their way to the airport, it started to rain. Just a few miles away from the airport, Dean noticed a car following them. He asked the driver to go faster but they were cornered by that car and two other cars.

Immediately, several shots were fired at their car and the children screamed in horror.

"Take the kids a run!" Dean said to Sarah, giving them shelter and allowing them to sneak out through the other door. He brought out his own gun and shot at the attackers while Sarah, Liliana and the kids ran in the direction of the woods.

"Ahhhh!!" Maureen screamed and dropped down to the floor. A bullet had hit her on the leg and Maurice stayed back to help her twin.

"Liliana, take Logan and run. I'll get them" Sarah ordered and rushed towards her daughters. Liliana tried to pull Logan with her but the stubborn boy got free from her grip and started running towards his mother and sisters.

"Logan!! Come back Logan!!" Liliana followed him in the rain. She managed to catch up with him and pulled him behind a small bush where they had to lie on their stomachs and watch the tragedy befall on the family.

"Mom!" Maureen yelled, blood oozing out from her leg. Sarah rushed to her and carried her in her arm while she dragged Maurice in the other hand.

A loud gunshot stopped her on her tracks and she turned around only to see her husband lying dead on the floor, blood oozing from his head.

"God!! Nooo!!" She yelled out in horror.

Logan screamed from the bush when he saw what happened, Liliana covered his mouth and bit down on her lip.

These attackers didn't stop there, they caught Sarah and the twins too and made them lie on their stomachs. Logan struggled to go and help them. But there wasn't much he could do, he was just a little boy, so Liliana held him back.

Logan watched in great horror as one of the men raised his machete and separated his father's head from the rest of his body. They did the same to the little girls. It was a blood bath. The cruel men decided to rape Sarah one after the other and when they saw that she was dead, they left her body and ran.

What's weird is that no other car took that route that night. It's like all roads were closed, just for this to happen.

Logan ran out of his hiding place and rushed out of his hiding place and went to where his family was lying, beheaded and cold.

He screamed and wailed, running from his father's body, to his mother, to his sisters. Nobody was responding to her. His heart was broken, broken beyond repair.

He watched his family being murdered in cold blood, at such a young age. It left him broken, it made him hate everything, it made him hate everyone.

Liliana stood there crying in the rain, wondering why such a terrible thing befell the innocent boy. She tried to console him but he didn't want to be consoled. He lost all the ability to feel anything.. apart from anger. All he wanted was revenge.. he was thirsty for the blood of those who spilled the blood of his beloved family…

💢 Back to reality 💢

"And I did.. I found the b@stard, and I killed him. I took him apart inch by inch, until all the parts of his body was littered in his room" Logan's eyes were red, with anger and fear.

Adena's clothes were already drenched in tears, she felt so much pity for Logan, she snuck her hands around him and hugged him tightly.

"Why did he do that?" She mumbled.

"Power.. it makes men do unbelievable things" Logan answered and buried his face in Adena's hair. She cried endlessly in his arms, his terrible childhood made her remember hers as well.

Growing up without parents was hell for her.

"Don't cry, it's okay" he placed small pats on her back. He tried to fight back his own tears. The memories were still fresh in his mind.

"My story isn't over yet" he chuckled.


💢 Another flashback 💢

At eighteen years old, emotionally damaged Logan started to build his empire, bit by bit. He started to make a name for himself in the business world, he was known for his intelligence and cleverness in dealing with business even at such a young age.

Logan only had three people by his side who cared about him. Liliana, Damon and Delaney. They were always there to support his dreams, and help him achieve the fame he sought after.

Delaney loved him so much, she would do anything for him even if meant displeasing herself. But lately, Logan noticed that she was a bit anxious and distant. He didn't bother talking to her about it because he doesn't want emotions to get in the way of his work.

Logan woke up one morning to discover that he had lost 70% of his shareholders. He quickly called in his managers and Damon who all swore to know nothing about it.

"That's not all sir" one of the managers said, shock evident in his eyes as he stared at his phone screen.

"We've been hacked. Someone has hacked our system and we're losing money!" He exclaimed. Logan swiped the phone from him and stared at the screen.

His jaw dropped when he realized it was the truth.

"No! No! What is happening!?" He yelled.

He was losing everything, everything he has been building is crashing before his very eyes and he couldn't do anything about it.

Things continued to go from bad to worse for Logan, it was clear that someone was betraying him. Somebody have away all his secrets, his passwords, everything! He slowly lost everything again, making him vulnerable and helpless.

Logan wanted to rise again, he swore to himself that he was going to be the best, he promised his late family that their name and his name would be feared all over the world.

He started by looking for petty jobs after being rendered homeless. He got employed as a cleaner for a few months. Damon and Liliana joined him in his petty jobs, and returned all their earnings to him. Because they knew what he was going through.

It was clear to Logan that being nice got you nothing but failure and mockery, he had to be as stone-hearted as possible if he wanted to achieve his aim.

"You're a very attractive young man" his boss said, in a tone that seemed rather seductive.

"Sir?" He coughed.

"Logan, have you ever asked yourself why I don't associate with women? I'm into men"

Logan felt his heart sink into his stomach at his boss's words.

"You're.. you're gay?" He questioned, his eyes popping out from their sockets.

"Yes. If you can please me, I'll give you half of my inheritance.. it'll belong to you. Only if you decide to keep your mouth shut. Nobody can know about this" the finely built man said. Logan couldn't believe his ears. He had no idea that he was dealing with a gay!

"I'm sorry sir but I'm not into men"

"You have to! It's an order or you're going to lose your job!" The obviously s3x starved man yelled out and huffed angrily.

"Then to hell with your job!!" Logan scoffed and turned to walk out but two hefty men stood in his way. The grabbed him and forced him to lie on his stomach on top of the desk. He screamed and struggled to get lose but the strong men held him down.

He was brutally r@ped by his boss, not once but on several occasions. He was locked up for days and forced to give into the beast's sexual advances.

Damon and Liliana spent days at the police station, looking for him and filing so many reports. But Logan wasn't found. Nobody knew where he was until one fateful day.

Logan decided that he has had enough. His boss entered the room to play with his toy again, but unfortunately for him, Logan was prepared.

"It's time again, Logan. Now be a good little boy and get on all four" his boss said with a huge grin on his face.

"No, not today" Logan growled and attacked him. He had managed to get free from his ropes and jumped on top of his boss. They struggled for good ten minutes before Logan was able to pull out the gun his boss was hiding underneath his jacket.

"Logan, you don't wanna do this, please put the gun away" he pleaded, raising his hands in the air. Logan paid dead ears, he corked the gun and fired a bullet into his boss's skull.. letting him drop dead on the spot.

It was the first time Logan handled a gun, the feeling of hurting someone else gave him a satisfaction he has never felt before.

So he thought, this was the only way. Hurting people, causing others pain and taking away what they love is the only way to get his happiness.

With the loaded gun, Logan found his way outside and shot everyone in sight, he killed the guards, the innocent women and children, he killed them all.

He had to escape to Africa to avoid the police. He started to build his empire from scratch again. He worked harder than he did before, taking down those that tried to come against him. He became a cold blooded killer.

After two years in Africa, Logan went back to New York and took over many businesses, with Damon by his side. He rose to the top, controlling many firms. He got involved in politics, to protect himself from the law. Being friends and a financial help to the head security agents helped him too.

After all he went through to be where he was, Logan was going to do everything it takes to maintain it, even if it meant being the most heartless person in the world.

💢 Back to reality 💢

"I didn't know.. I didn't know that such terrible things happened to you Logan. I didn't know" Adena sobbed, still buried in Logan's arms.

He caressed her hair and tried hard not to cry. Those memories were very painful and remembering them only filled him with spite.

"Don't cry, it's all in the past" he said.

"Is it really?" She asked, looking up at him.

"If it was really in the past like you said, I'm sure you wouldn't be the hard man that you are" she added and he chuckled.. she was right.

"I don't know why you decided to share this with me" she sniffed.

"I don't know either.. maybe it's because.." he paused and sighed.

He doesn't even know why. He didn't know what Adena did to him, that made him open up like this to her. Something that he has never shared with anybody.

"Because what?" She asked.

"Nothing Adena. Now you know my story, but that doesn't mean that you've stopped being my slave" he smirked.

"What?"

"What do you think? Just go to bed okay? Sleep" he said, sounding it like an order.

Adena didn't say anything further, she closed her eyes and tried to sleep but everything that Logan told her that night wouldn't leave her memory. She would definitely start seeing him in a different light after that night.

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The next morning, Adena woke up on Logan's bed but he was no where to be found.

"He must have left for work" she thought, getting rid of the blanket and climbing down from the bed. She immediately felt like throwing up and ran into the bathroom.

She spilled the content of last night's food into the toilet bowl and washed her face.

"Ugh!" She groaned and sat on the bed, feeling weak. She rested her head on a pillow, trying to regain get strength when the door threw open, revealing Logan's handsome best friend.

"Good morning Adena.. is Logan not here?" He asked, scanning the room.

"I thought he'd be at work with you Damon" Adena responded, raising her head.

"I think he must have gone for a walk or something.. meanwhile, are you okay? You don't look too well" Damon asked, approaching her.

"I'm fine, just a little tired"

"I hope Logan isn't stressing you out" Damon smiled.

"No, it's okay" she sighed, remembering Logan's past.

"Well, I wanted to see you anyways" Damon stated. Adena was surprised.

"Me? What for?" She asked, wondering what Damon could want from her.

"Yes, you. I'm sure you're aware that Tyson and Logan are at each other's necks right now.. I need your help to put it to an end" Damon grinned. Adena blinked at him in surprise.

"My.. help?"

"Yes dear, your help"