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Chapter 5

The mall was busy; Christmas decorations sparkled in windows and doorways, adding a sense of elegance to the décor. The walls were painted a pale blue and clashed with the pink lino floor. Hundreds of shoppers hurried back and forth, in and out of shops, getting together the last of their Christmas lists in time for the 25th. Among these shoppers were Henry Summers- Los Angeles' gang land boss –and his daughter Elizabeth. She followed her father around the mall smiling and singing to herself. She knew the kind of job he did, but it didn't matter to her. All that mattered was he loved her and wouldn't let no one hurt her. But he didn't know about William, did he? When William came around the corner Elizabeth was still singing, not paying any attention and walked straight into him. Before she fell he heard a few bars of the song and couldn't help but hear the truth ringing in them.

'I must be spoiled and rotten!'

He smirked at her, picked up her shopping and held his hand out for her to take. Once she grasped it he pulled her to her feet and apologised. She smiled and looked away.

"Thank you."

Her father looked back and asked her to hurry up. Then noticing her companion stopped and addressed him.

"And you are?" When William didn't answer Henry continued. "Thanks for helping Elizabeth. And you should watch where you are going. Hurry up, now."

"'Lizabeth? 'Tis pretty, suits you."

Elizabeth blushed and nodded. Noticing his accent she was about to ask where he was from but Henry cut her off.

"Who are you? What do you want with Bethie? Who do you work for?" He asked suspiciously. Fearing the worst.

William answered calmly, his eyes- much to Henry's discomfort -never left Elizabeth. "William. I helped her up. Work for Liam."

It was the last word that did it. So calm, so uncaring. The man that name accompanied had done a lot to ruin him, including going after his family. The way William said it…

"Stay away from us." Henry ground out through gritted teeth. Grabbing his daughter's hand he dragged her away. Leaving a stunned William staring after them. Her especially. That went well. He thought to himself as he left the mall got into his car and drove off. His mind awhirl with thoughts of pretty blonds and murder.

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