GREED

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

ERIC'S POV

I left the room and went to help my soldiers finish off Adam's men. Unfortunately some of them had escaped because their boss was no more and maybe they had their own families to look after.

But I would make sure that my men hunt them down so that they never repeat the mistake of messing with Christina's life ever again.

CHRISTIANA'S POV

My whole world became numb and painful as I stared at Zack's lifeless dead body. I couldn't stay here anymore and the lives of the girls were in more danger all because of me.

I was such a terrible mother and I felt ashamed for myself I failed to perform my duties. The world around me seemed to revolve around chaos and destruction and I was a part of it.

It claimed the life of Zack and took him away from me. It's all my fault that Cassandra and Kenzie don't have a father anymore and they would never forgive me if they eventually found out about the truth.

I just wish the earth would open up and swallow me whole. Just then I felt a hand tap my shoulder. Our eyes met in a frenzy, his gaze softened and for the first time he offered me his hand.

"Christina come," Eric said coolly. His words held a deeper meaning and I felt the urge to run into his arms and seek his warmth and comfort.

I grasped his hand and he helped me to my feet.

"He's gone Eric...and it's all my fault" I whisper softly and he cups my cheeks tenderly.

"I know and he didn't deserve to die in that way, but you have to pull yourself together for the sake of the girls."

"It's not that easy...and this day will haunt me forever and I'll always be tormented."

He tightened his grip around my waist shielding me from the harsh reality I called life I was just truly unfortunate and unlucky.

"Please…" he begs and my heart tightens in my chest. A deep sigh escaped my lips and I nodded quietly.

He ushers me towards the door and I spare one last glance at Zack's dead body. A week later we were on a plane going to England. It would be our safe place for now. I leaned into my leather seat and sank further seeking comfort and peace.

Zack was finally put to rest.

I glanced at Kenzie and Cassandra and luckily they were asleep looking at them just brought back painful memories of Zack.

He was just buried a few days ago and when I had gone to his funeral his mother had created quite a big scene portraying me as the bad guy in front of everyone.

But I managed to say my last goodbye and vowed to take care of Kenzie and Cassandra it's the least I could and maybe the guilt would eventually lessen.

A tear rolls down my cheek and Eric hastily wipes it away as he holds my hand and I sigh deeply and lean to his touch wanting more as I close my eyes letting my body relax.

"Zack" I whisper and Eric places a soft kiss on my forehead and within seconds I instantly fall asleep.

I'm brought back to the horrible nightmare of how I lost Zack.

"Where am I? I wondered curiously as I took in my surroundings.

When I turned around I saw uncle Adam pointing a gun at me and for a second I thought that I had traveled back in time.

" Now it's your turn to die" uncle Adam mutters avidly as he pulls the trigger.

Zack pushes me away from the danger and we both land on the floor with a big thud as the bullet penetrates him.

"Zack no!"