Love Unspoken

Walter was about to step through the door when he suddenly froze.

The crew behind him halted too, all eyes darting up to the second floor. The room that had been lit just moments ago was now suddenly dark.

"Boss?" someone whispered, waiting for orders.

Walter barked, "You guys cover the exits. If he slips away this time, you're all dead."

With that, he shoved open the hotel's main door.

The lobby was dim, and behind the old counter, a middle-aged dude was snoozing, totally oblivious to Walter's entrance.

Walter barely glanced at him and headed straight for the stairs.

The wooden steps creaked under his weight. No biggie, though guests wandering around at night was the norm here, so no one paid attention.

His fingers brushed the gun at his waist as he crept up to room 218.

He paused at the door for a couple of seconds, then knocked.

Before his knuckles even hit the wood, the door cracked open.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Walter squinted and shoved the door wide. Just as he reached for the light switch, he felt a cold blade at his neck.

"Still the same old tricks, huh?" Alexander's voice came from behind, and the door clicked shut.

After a beat of silence, Walter chuckled. "Alexander, is this how you welcome your guests?"

"You really had me going, Walter," Alexander said, ice in his voice.

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Walter laughed again. "Don't be so dramatic. Someone might think I broke your heart."

In response, Alexander shoved him against the wall.

The room light flicked on, and their faces were suddenly clear.

Alexander's eyes flicked to Walter's hand, hovering near his gun.

"Want to see which is faster, the gun or the knife?" Alexander pressed the blade harder, drawing a thin line of blood.

Walter locked eyes with him, grinning like the knife wasn't even there. He pulled out his gun.

"Alexander, if you die here, no one will know. But if I die, you won't make it out of this prairie," Walter said.

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Alexander smirked. "So what? We can go down together."

Walter teased, "You came all this way just to die with me? If I were a chick, I'd be flattered."

Alexander's eyes narrowed. "Walter, you really want to kill me just for revenge?"

"What else?" Walter shot back.

"You know I'm not with The Kennedys anymore," Alexander said, his gaze hard. "But you seem more determined than ever to take me out." Walter's smile faltered, just a bit.

Their eyes locked, and the tension in the room cranked up a notch.