If Looks Could Kill (NC-17)

[letia84]

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Notes: Yes this is another fic by me. These chapters well be coming slowly until Lex & Chloe is done (I’ll update it in a day or two). Thanks to those that read and bigger thanks for those that leave feedback. Once again I don’t know Chloe’s mother’s name but I will call her….Sarah Sullivan.

Title: If Looks Could Kill (NC-17)
Author: Letia84
Rating: NC-17 for Sexual Content, Adult Language and Violent Content
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. Own by DC and Warner Brothers
Summary: Chloe Sullivan is one of the best contract killers in the business. She is hired by Genevieve Teague and her target is billionaire playboy Lex Luthor. Her mission was retrieving a stolen artifact in Lex's possession and finding out any information he has accumulated on the stolen piece. She goes deep undercover in Metropolis to learn all she can about Lex then proceeds to seduce him so she complete her mission. Chloe fails to follow the first rule as a hit woman "Never fall for your mark". She has to kill Lex then hand over the information or be killed.

Prologue

“Ms. I need to see your ID before you go in.” A guard held up his hand blocking Chloe at the entrance into a conference hall in Washington D.C. It was a pretty high profile meeting since the scientific research being presented could change the lives of hundreds of people.

Chloe was there for one reason to kill the honored speaker before he could tell the world about his research. He would be presenting his data that he had a better drug for lung cancer patients with minimum to no side affects. The drug was being worked on by several people and they were all close to getting it right but the man speaking to today beat them to it.

She didn’t question her employer’s desires to have this man dead but it was obvious that the company wanted the scientist out of the way so they could take the credit for his work. The only information she took on a quick kill like this was a name and a face.

Chloe was holding on to a note pad and pin and smirked at the guard holding her back.

“I’m a reporter here for the Washington Post .” She held her badge out to him that was draping around her neck. She waited for the ok from him and he waved her in to the building. Chloe walked in making her way through the crowded to the back stage of the symposium room to go and do her job.

Chloe was a trained contract killer and it all started eight years ago when she took out her first mark a lobby lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father started to train her once she turned twelve in the ways of the family
business.

It was shortly after her mother was killed when her father started grooming her for the life she was now living.

Sarah Sullivan was attacked and killed by people looking for her father Gabe. After it happened Gabe knew if anyone where to find out about her she would suffer the same fate but he would make sure it couldn’t happen.

He started teaching her self defense but soon her father realized she was a natural with weapons and had the ability to con the pants off a poor man. Her father could give her a lot of things being a wealthy hitman but this was something he couldn’t buy. It was important to him that she be safe.

When she made the choice to become apart of her father’s net work he protested against it. She was doing small cons with him helping him steal things we she turned seventeen and Chloe wanted more. She did her first job on her own without her father’s knowledge. It was easy kidnapping and she was only nineteen at the time.

The people that hired her for the kidnapping where looking for her father but she took the call and did the job. At first they where pissed when she showed up with the mark she did her job so well they were impressed that she was so young and skilled at the job.

The word spread that a new alias was on the market and there was nothing her feather could do to stop her becoming one of the best in the business after only a few jobs.

Chloe landed in Washington D.C. a week ago on a red eye from Germany. She was paying a visit to Gabe and her father insisted she go and take on this hit.
It was a simple job but it was paying enough to keep in her in Dolce & Gabbana the rest of the year. It wasn’t that she needed the money but her father knew she was still young to the business and she should take on as many jobs as possible to build up her reputation.

Chloe finally made it to the door leading to the backstage lighting looking towards the front of the symposium room. Last night she broken into the place and left her rifle in pieces in the bottom of a custom suit case her father gave her last year for a Christmas gift.

She had everything planned out and was proud of her self for getting it a done in a week’s time. The speaker had guards at his hotel and she didn’t want to risk not getting him because she had to run from the police. When the speaker was on stage and out in the open it was the perfect time for her to make the hit.

Chloe figured out the guard scheduling on the backstage and knew that one would be waiting for once she opened the door. The door was locked and she pulled a hair pin from her sleek up do to pick the lock. It was one of her favorite things picking locks especially vaults. She saw vaults just like the door she was about to open; easy to get into if you just have the key.

The door opened and the guard was standing there waiting for her. “Hey you can’t be back here.” The man said.

“No one tells me can’t” Chloe reared back her arm and punched the guy then her elbow meet his throat once his head went back. She was three times smaller then the guard but he wasn’t ready for her it was always an advantage for her.

People never expected her to be as strong or as fast as she was. Her father’s advantage was that he looked like and every man. Someone you talk to around the water cooler and went to the bar with for a beer after work.

No one ever expected her father to know six languages, have knowledge of every gun every made, and have the ability to kill a man with one blow. All these things he taught her.

Chloe realized her assets where simple. She looked trustworthy but in her green eyes there was the hint of something more and men seem to eat it up. She could talk her way out of mort situations instead of having to shoot her way out and she wasn’t bad on the eyes either.

Her father made sure she understood cons that involved seduction where dangerous because that’s how he met her mother. The first rule for any job was don’t get so close to your mark you start to have feelings for them. They were being stolen from or killed and the job left no room for emotions.

The guard was taken back by her blow to his face then started to gag once her elbow crushed his windpipe. Chloe was glad she went with a pants suit today because it appeared it would take more then one punch to put this guy out. She leaned back and did a round house getting him down on the ground.

Once the guard was backed away from the door she hurried in before someone saw her and pulled out a needle filled with a tranquilizer hidden in her note pad.

She shot the man full of the fluid. “Your going to take a little nap and when you wake up you won’t even remember I was here.”

The guard didn’t stand a chance and he was sound asleep in a matter of seconds. Chloe hid her case in a broom closest and didn’t expect anyone to search there. People never wanted to be reminded that someone cleaned their bathrooms and scrubbed their floors.

She heard the meeting starting in the room and kicked into action. She pulled out the case then walked over to the lights looking out onto the stage. No one could see her from where she as since the lights where so bright. Once she confirmed the speaker was being announced she knelt down on the ground and opened the case.

She opened the secret latch to find her black sniper rifle. It took her a few seconds to get it together and loaded. She stood up and lined up her shoot pointing the tip of the gun to the stage. There was plenty of time before the guard woke up and there wasn’t going to be a guard change until after the speaker was done.

The crowd clapped for the scientist once he was announced and he came out all smiles. “Hello Mr. Whitman.” Chloe mumbled to her self getting the man in her line of site. Getting just the right shot aligned.

There was only one shot at this because as soon as the gun went off she knew there would be chaos. Once the speaker was still at the podium Chloe had her shot.

She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. Even though she killed before every time it came to doing it she took a moment to think. Her first kill she threw up afterwards. Stealing and coning where one thing but taking another life was something that changed you.

Chloe’s heart was harder then it should be and most of her nights she spent alone. Casual acquaintance with men was all she did and getting involved with someone in her line of work just wasn’t possible. The only man in her life was her father and she was set in the fact that he would be the only man she ever loved.

After taking her moment to reflect Chloe finger the trigger of the rifle and double checked her shot then she squeezed. The bullet zoomed to the scientist and he was down and dead before people could scream.

The job was done Chloe had to act quickly. She went back to her case and placed the rifle back in just as fast as she took it out. Her father drilled her morning, noon and night until she could put it together faster then a marine.

Once the gun was put away Chloe made a mad dash out of the backstage room to the door leading out of the convention center. She had to push through the crowd and every one was terrified franticly trying to get out before the shooter shot again.

Police where coming from all directions and she would have get out of before they caught up to her wanting to question everyone on what they saw. As she walked through the mass of frighten people she took off her reporter badge and stuffed it into her suit coat. She timed her escape to about five to sex minutes given the chaos after she did her job.

Clear of the crowd out in the city streets she slowed down and tried to look as if she belonged on the crowded side walk simply walking around the city. There was no reason for her to rush no one was following her and it appeared things went smoothly.

As soon as the news reporters went out about the assassination of the prominent scientist her pay would be deposited in to one of her secret accounts.

Chloe let out a sigh then looked out onto the crowd street for a cab. A driver saw her waving her hand and stopped to pick her up. She told the driver to head to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Today was just another day at the office for Chloe Sullivan and a new job was waiting for in Metropolis.

TBC

Chapter 1 The Assignment

Notes: I don’t know I’m I crazy for writing this one? Have I gone too far? Please let me know.

[strawberrigashes]

Great job. I'm not able to stop by much and I've hardly ever reviewed under this name, but I have to say that I love what you've written so far. The idea of Chloe as an assassin is great. I just can't wait until she meets Lex.

~Diana

[Vampbabe20]

Loved the prologue and can't wait to see where you take this one

[hfce]

That was great. I loved this take on Chloe its different, new and fresh. You go girl. :clapclap:



Hope :)

[angelines]

great prologue, can't wait for more.
is lex going to hired her or is someone else going to hired her to kill, seduced or steal from lex?

[lj715]

Love the prologue, very different ! Can't wait to read more.

[Louie]

Very interesting, more when you can.

[pipersmum]

Great start Letia I love the idea of Chloe being a trained Hitman I can't wait for her to interact with Lex ;)

Looking forward to more soon.

[Krysia]

Is it wrong that I think it's sweet that Gabe met Chloe's mother because he had to kill her? It kinda meaks me think of "Charmed" and the fact that Piper feel for Leo just like her mum before her fell for her whitelighter, eventhrough it was against the rules. This looks like a neat story. I can't wait to see how this Chloe will interact with Lex.

[teb85]

Great start ! A new take on Chloe is always interesting to read and I can't wait to see what happens next !!

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the nice feedback on this. I want to plug another of my fics Lex & Chloe has been updated and I started a story called Aftermath . It’s an add on to the crap Void episode this week. Krysia that is what I was going for with Gabe and Sarah but he was sent to kill her not heal her like Leo. I hope you like the next installment. I might do a few flash back so they well be in italics.

Chapter 1 The Assignment

Memphis, Tennessee Eight Years Ago

“You have the shot Chloe take it.” Gabe spoke to Chloe as if she was there. He was speaking a loud and knew the wireless head transmitted the message.

Chloe fingered the trigger of her sniper rifle. She was hiding out in a house across the street from her mark. The owners where not home yet and she broke into the place no problem.

Her mark was a wealthy lobby lawyer that someone wanted put down before he said something to the wrong people. She was feeling nauseas since she got out of the car to break into the house.

Her father was waiting for her a few houses away keeping watch for the lawyer. This was her first kill job and she wanted him there for support.

She done a lot up to this point as far as stealing, kidnappings, and cons but she never killed anyone. She beat up a man or woman from to time to time and she’d shot someone before but they didn’t die because of it.

Her father told her this was the true test if she could be apart of the network he was under. Her first jobs where taste of the work he did and none of them compared to a strict kill. He wanted what was best for his daughter and if she wanted this life she would have to prove it tonight.

Chloe tried to breath and felt her fingers tingling and sweat forming on her brow. She was in all black leaning against the windowsill with her shot aligned on the lawyer getting out of his car. If she didn’t shoot him now she would have to wait till he was in the house next to a window or go in the house and do it personally.

Chloe wanted this life she loved the thrills from her other work but was getting more queasiness as the seconds past before she reached the point of no return.

“Chloe you don’t have to do this I can do it. Ares will understand your not ready for this yet.” Gabe spoke again seeing the lawyer reach for his briefcase out then closing the car door.

“No, I can do this.” Chloe said back transmitting to him through her wireless set. Ares headed the network he was unsure of letting Chloe in knowing she was Gabe’s daughter.

She would have to do this to stay in and not have to start over with new network or working privately which guaranteed she wouldn’t get much working being so new at this.

If she didn’t do this she wouldn’t get her goddess name and would have start over in gaining Ares’ trust.

Chloe watched the lawyer walking to the front door of his home and she would have to decided now.

She closed her eyes took in a deep breath then shot him in the back of the head. The blood shot forward once the bullet went threw his skull and he toppled over to the ground. Chloe saw him bleeding on the concrete walk way and the chunks started to rise.

She dropped her rifle and ran to the bathroom adjoining the bedroom she was in She knelt down over the toilet and let all the tension, the stress, and the guilt go along with what was in her stomach.

“Your Bastet now Chloe. Do hear me. Ares gave you your code name and your now a full member of the network. He went with an Egyptian name for you.” Gabe waited for her to say something but he only heard her dry heaving. He assumed she was vomiting and it was yet another trait of his she picked up.

He did the same thing after his first kill.


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Metropolis, Kansas Present

“This is Bastet.” Chloe answered her cell phone closing the door to her hotel bathroom.

She just arrived in Metropolis and wanted to change and shower before heading to her appointment. She had a dream on the plane about her first hit. She was dreaming about it a lot lately and didn't know why. It was still running around in mind and she didn’t want it to be.

“You did good in DC.” Ares said to her.

Ares called to check in after a job and to offer her new assignments. Chloe was expecting a call since nothing went wrong for him to call and criticize over. “Thanks. You have something for me already.”

“No if you take the job it well be a long con you know that. I am checking in on you to make sure you are ok.”

She didn’t know why he was so concerned about her. Her father wasn’t doing well when she left him in Germany and it appeared Ares know about it. He knew everything. “Look Apollo is fine if that’s why your calling. I think he has the flu.”

“I know his status. I just wanted to make sure his health is not going to disrupt this job. I suggested you personally to this woman and I can’t have any fuck ups.”

“There is no room for a fuck up when it comes to me you know that. Apollo will not effect my work. I have to go.”

Ares was the only man she was afraid of and she never even met him. Chloe tried to track him down once but never came up with any strong leads. She mind it up in her made that he was to feared if he could hide from her.

“Bastet you’re a rising star I don’t want to lose you.” He hung up and Chloe shut her cell.

She placed the phone down on the sink counter and went to turn the shower on. She was still in her suit from the conference and was ready to get out of it.

She took a quick shower looking over her scar from a job last month. She was kicked the stomach and was black and blue afterwards. It appeared she was healing but she still had a little ways to go.

Chloe dried her long blonde hair and decided not to wear a wig that day. She hadn’t been in Metropolis since she was in middle school before her mother died and knew no one would recognize her.

She threw on one of the soft white robes hanging from the room door and walked out to check out her bags. She had them shipped a week ago then delivered to the hotel this morning before she arrived. The bags where resting next to the plush sofa in the room.

She had her two travel trucks full of clothes and shoes. There were two large suitcases with computer equipment and other gadgets and then her weapons. She opened the truck of clothes and pulled out something to wear to her meeting.

She decided on a black suit and then rummaged through her second truck for the heels that went perfectly with it. The client she was meeting was a straight woman and she had no reason to dress slightly sexier. She didn’t dress sexy to have affairs with clients but for some reason it put them at easy.

Chloe went for her file on the client hidden under several layers of computer equipment. The job hadn’t been fully explained but she knew it was going to be a long con and she would have to stay in Metropolis.

She looked at the picture of Genevieve Teague and then her profile. She was a wealth woman born into money and her husband recently died. All his assets where turned over to her and she was now running his company.

Mrs. Teague was searching for several 17th century French paintings and hired several people to steal them for her but she lost one of them. Chloe assumed the job was to retrieve the painting but didn’t see the need to run a long con to get it.

She crumpled the file and went to the bathroom to flush it since she now it memorized. Chloe picked up her cell in the bathroom and noted the time and knew she had to get going.


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Chloe arrived at a the Teague offices and did a quick check of her self before she walked out of the elevator. She was in her black suit and did a quick up do of her hair. The gun attached to her thigh was in place and she was ready to go an meet her new client.

“Hello Miss can I help you.” The reception said to her.

“I have and appoint with Mrs. Teague. The name is Sasha Soren.” Chloe liked her new alias and repeated it over and over during the cab ride there to make sure she didn’t say the wrong name.

“Right of course go right in she is expecting you.” The reception waved Chloe to the doors leading to the office.

She walked in and Genevieve was looking over the city out of the large window in her office. “Mrs. Teague.” Chloe called to her.

Genevieve turned to look at her and held out her hand to her. Chloe took it and gave her a handshake. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you Ms. Soren or should I call Bastet?”

“Which ever you prefer.”

“Oh perfect timing.” Genevieve she said in her British accent pointing behind her. Chloe turned around to be greeted by someone she knew from the file. “This is my son Jason.”

“Hello Ms. Soren. Ares didn’t do you justice in your description” Jason gave her a half smile and shook her hand as he eyed her up and down.

Chloe didn’t think he would be at this meeting and if she’d known she would have changed. He was wearing a nice leather jacket, dark slacks, and smile shit. His hair was a bit rumpled and he had a little stubble forming. This man was good looking and Chloe was letting her mind wonder to the possibilities of getting something inside her that didn’t run on batteries.

“I could say the same about your picture Mr. Teague...and call me Sasha” She replied to him taking her hand away after a long handshake.

“Please call me Jason.” He said to her still giving her that smile almost a smirk.

“Alright enough introductions.” Genevieve motioned for them to take a seat on the couches in the middle of the room and Chloe sat down across from her while Jason sat next to her.

“Bastet in Egyptian mythology says she was a lioness, a devourer, and protect of the pharaoh from the chief god Ra.” Genevieve said to her picking up a file on the couch next to her and handing it over to Chloe.

“Yes that’s right. That’s how she received the title Lady of flame.” Chloe opened the file and assumed the first picture in the file was of her mark. “I would love to discuss mythology as much as the next person but let’s talk about the job.”

“Right to work. Ares said you where impatient.” Jason said to her still eyeing her body in the suit.

“Jason don’t ogle her.” Genevieve rolled her eyes at him. “I am sorry for my son’s manners.”

“It’s alright. Tell me about Lex Luthor?” Chloe held up the picture of the striking bald man in the file.

“You know of him?” Genevieve said.

“Of course. Did he steal your painting?” Chloe started to flip through the file and there were profile sheets on her mark and a picture of the painting.

“Yes he did and I want it back.” Chloe could hear Genevieve grinding her teeth in frustration.

“Why did the robberies fail?” Chloe tried to keep her attention on Genevieve and not look at Jason who was still staring at her.

“Because Lex is holding the painting somewhere very secure inside one of his Luthor Corp buildings. We thought a beautiful woman could get the painting from him rather then using brute force again.” Jason smiled at her as he spoke.

Chloe had to flirt with him a little and moisten her bottom lip. The action made one of his eye brows go up and they locked eyes for a moment but it was interrupted by Genevieve.

“The painting leads to something more then just something to add to my collection Ms. Soren. It is the key to…”

“Hold it right there.” Chloe said cutting her off turning her attention back her. “The less you tell me about the painting the less inclined I’m to steal it and sell to the highest bidder.”

“I like your honesty but you need to know that there is something behind the painting. Lex knows it and I want to know it. He has a research team working on it and I want what information they have.” Genevieve said to her.

“So it all sounds very straight forward. You want me to seduce him to get close to the vault holding the painting, get the information he has collected on it and…”

“Then kill him.” Genevieve finished for her

Chloe didn’t think this was a hit type job but it appeared it was. “Are you sure? People well be very suspicion when playboy billionaire Lex Luthor turns up dead.”

“I trust you well be able to take care of that and make it look like and accident of some kind.” Jason interjected

Chloe wanted this job it was paying more money then she ever earned and it would do wonders for her reputation in the business. “I can handle it.”

“Excellent, what do you need from us.” Replied Genevieve.

“Nothing I’ll take this file and do a little surveillance of my own if you don’t mind. Is there a time limit on this?”

“No I don’t care how long you take as long as you get it what I want but as soon as possible is always best. Jason well be here for you if you need anything and we are agreed on the sum of money?”

“Yes my accounts show the down payment and the rest I’ll want transferred when the hit is done. At that time you should have your painting, research and one dead billionaire”

“I hope you are everything Ares said you would be.” Genevieve fixed her stare on Chloe and she knew that she was having doubts. The failures to steal the painting must be weighing heavy on her mind.

Chloe got up from the couch to leave. She had a lot of work to do. “I will keep you posted on my progress.”

“I’ll walk you out.” Jason stood then step back so she could go ahead of him. Chloe moved out of the office and they took a silent elevator down.

“How do you feel about dinner tonight with me?” Jason said to her stopping her from getting to close to the door heading out.

“I should prep for my surveillance tomorrow. Can you take a rain check?”

Jason leaned in close to her whispering in her ear. “I’ll hold you to that.” Then he walked back to the elevator and didn’t look back until he was inside still smirking at her.

“Damn job.” Chloe mumbled. She could had to get ready to start looking into Lex Luthor and would have to worry about dulling the ache between her legs another time.

TBC

Chapter 2 I see you

[lj715]

Love this one! Really like how you showed Chloe just starting out as a hit woman. I think this is going to be another favorite of mine. Great job! More please.

[Krysia]

Very interesting chapter. I'm not sure how I would feel if Chloe slept with Jason. Don't get me wrong he is hot, but a part of me thinks of him as hopelessly inlove with Lana. I like how they got Chloes contact informations through Ares, the god of war. I can't wait to see how Lex will react to Chloe and how she will go about seducing him.

[hfce]

That was a great update. I can't wait to see how Chloe reacts to seeing Lex face to face. :D

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the feedback. Check out the Aftermath update as well. Hope you enjoy this next part.


Chapter 2 I see you

“Right on time Mr. Luthor.” Chloe was jotting down the time Lex Luthor arrived at his office and it was the same time everyday in the morning. When he left work it was completely random but she assumed he scheduled most things in the early morning then his nights were more open.

Lex Luthor appeared to be the most regimented man Chloe had ever spied on. It was making her job rather easy in keeping a close watch him. It almost worried her that if anyone other Genevieve Teague wanted him dead it would be really easy to work in the killing into his routine.

She had a wire tap set up in his penthouse which she had to pay a large sum of money to a member of his staff to put in and keep watch over it. She went through the profiles of most of the people that worked for him and the list appeared to be never ending. If she need to interview them to see if they would help Chloe went through a third party and didn’t want them knowing her identity.

Chloe had his routine down to waking up at four in the morning; working out for an hour, at the office by at least six thirty every morning and home by at least ten to eleven at night. This was only a weeks worth of surveillance and Chloe didn’t think too much variation was going to happen any time soon with him.

She was sitting in a car she purchased under another alias watching Lex Luthor walking into the front doors of the Luthor Corp building. Today he was in light dark jacket, black slacks, and a baby blue dress shirt.

Chloe looked at him and he didn’t fit in with the people walking around him on the street. His bald head was singling him out but he appeared to ooze and air of superiority at the people around him.

She assumed it all came from his background as a rich kid that never had to ask for anything and was most likely taught to think of himself as superior to others. Chloe could play off that emotion if she had to. She didn't want to admit it but she attracted to Lex more then she was to Jason.

She watched him go into the building then pulled off to head back to her new apartment. With the right amount of money people could have a fully furnished home in no time and that’s what she did.

Chloe knew she would have to fake a permanent resident and get her story right has to who she would be playing in all this. As Sasha Soren she was going to be and art dealer. It was the perfect cover because she could use it to get her way into his collection and possibly to the French painting she needed to retrieve.

She applied for a position at the Metropolis Fine Art Museum and her specialty was going to be Asian artifacts specializing in weapons. It was something Chloe knew form her college studies. All of her college studies aided her in her job now even though it took her a long time to finish do to the constant work load she was given by Ares.

She was going to go to an art exhibition and auction in one day and she knew the RSVP list included Lex Luthor’s name.

She pulled up to her new place and wanted to go over her file of Lex Luthor again. It was planned that she would be seeing him very soon and she wanted to make sure everything was in place about him. If she was going to seduce him she needed to know what he liked and what he didn’t.

Chloe was greeted by the door man and she took the elevator up to the thirteenth floor. She opened the door to her place and it was modest accommodation for and art dealer just starting out.

She tried to bring in a few pieces of her own to help her play the part. She had a few houses in various countries and had some of her painting and smaller sculptures shipped over to her.

Chloe breezed through the small foyer taking a left to the bed. She took a moment to kick off her sneakers and pull off her jeans relaxing for the moment in her new place. Lex Luthor’s file was tucked away in a box under her bed. It wasn’t the best hiding place but it would have to do until her small vault arrived. For now she knew he position wasn't comprised.

She tossed the top to ground and pulled out her collection of pictures of him then went though the stacks. Chloe flipped though her night shots of him after work and on one night he had dinner with a brunette. Then on the next night at dinner again he was with a different woman but she still had brown hair.

Chloe took out the Teague's file at the bottom of the box and looked at the women he dated in the past year. None of them resembled anything Chloe had to offer. She was much shorter, older, had more schooling and her hair was no were near being brown.

Chloe pulled the band holding her hair in a pony tail and ran her fingers through the long blonde strands. She need something to catch his eye and looking nothing like the women he dated before a little hair change couldn’t hurt.

She pulled off her t-shirt and went to her closet for a change of clothes. There was a salon near by and Chloe was going to stop in.


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“Make me a brunette.” She told the hair dressing playing in hair behind her.

“But miss you have such beautiful blonde hair. I could do some highlights to bring it out?” The man said to her picking up comb form the table in front of her then giving her a few quick strokes with it.

“I know but I want a change. I also want you to it cut....” Chloe raised her hands to the bottom of her chin. “I think this short and I want it straight and sleek. Very sleek.” Chloe repeated and pictured in her mind what she wanted.

“A lady that knows what she wants. The brown might bring out your eyes.” He replied to her then covered her in a smock.

After a few hours of work Chloe was looking at her self in the mirror at the salon and she wasn’t looking at Chloe Sullivan she was looking at Sasha Soren.


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Chloe got home late in the day and she ready to meet Lex Luthor and get this con going. She took the elevator up and turned down her hall to find Jason Teague waiting at her door.

Chloe let a warm smile move over her lips and she was glad she changed out of her jeans and sneakers from earlier that day. She hand her keys in hand and prepared the key to open the front door.

“I almost didn’t recognize you.” Jason said to her stepping aside to let her get to the door.

She turned over her address and new cell number to the Teagure’s in case of emergency or changes in plans. Secretly she was looking forward to a call or a visit from Jason.

“You don’t like it?” Chloe replied to him opening the door then moving to stand in it blocking his way.

“I know he will but I liked you better as a blonde.” Jason tried to make his way in but Chloe wasn’t going to make this easy for him.

“Now is really not a good time.”

“Is there ever a good time with you?” Jason gave her that smirk again from the other day and Chloe nearly dragged him into her bedroom.

”I have to check on our boy.” Chloe lowered her eyes to his fancy black shoes then back up to his well chiseled faces. Her mind started to wonder about his full lips trapped between her thighs.

“See something you like” Jason said to her. Chloe jerked back to reality it was obvious she was aroused more then usual.

She spent a so much time working and then time with her father in Germany and now she was taking on another long job. She needed some kind of release that didn’t involve using her own hands.

“Do you want come in? I was going to have something to eat before I go back out patrolling.” Chloe moved aside to let him in.

“I would love to have something to eat.” Jason said to her leaning into her getting close enough to kiss her then brushing past her into the apartment.

Chloe lead them into the kitchen taking a right through the small foyer. Jason followed behind her and she knew he was staring at her. She didn't know exactly what was going to happen right now but Chloe wasn’t ruling out any possibilities.

Chloe only been there a week put she did cook herself a nice meal last night. “I was going to have a bit of the tortellini I cooked last night if you’re interested?”

She tossed off her jacket to the small dining table set up just before the open space leading into the kitchen. She changed into a wrap skirt and tight camisole top showing off just enough cleaving to make any man want to see more.

Jason took off his leather jacket the same one he was wearing the other day to take a seat at one of the stools at the counter top boxing in the kitchen space. “You kill and cook?”

Chloe rolled her eyes at the bad joke then proceeded to get the food ready. She set things up in front of him offering him water and he asked for wine. Chloe told him she didn’t have any yet and she didn’t. She started eating and he started in on the questions.

“Can I ask how you got started in this business?” Jason took a bite of the food and seemed please with it.

“You want to know how I became Bastet?” Jason nodded and Chloe answered him. “A family member got me in to the business.”

“Who is he or she?” Jason’s eye brow raised as he studied her eating.

That question was digging too deep. Chloe knew she already said too much about a family member and couldn’t say anymore. “I’m not answering that?”

“Why not?” Jason leaned in over the counter getting closer to her.

Chloe put her fork down and leaned in as well. “It’s too personal? I don’t get that personal with my clients.”

Jason reached to touch her new shorter hair playing with the strands hang just at her chin. “How personal do you get with your marks?”

“As personal as I need to.” She was leaning over closer to him and just as they were about to kiss her cell rang. She ran for her cell ringing in her coat and grabbed.

It was a source from Luthor Corp informing her that Lex Luthor was leaving the office for the day. “Mr. Luthor is leaving work early today I have to check on him.”

“Can I go with you?” Jason got up from the stool to stand next to her.

Chloe didn’t want to go but this was her last fact finding day on his routine before she meet him and she would have to go. There was no sense as to way he couldn’t go with her. “You better not get in my way.”

Jason leaned into her again. “Trust me I don’t want to get bitten by the lioness unless it’s all in good clean fun.”


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Chloe was staring at Lex Luthor getting out of yet another expensive car to go into a restaurant. She didn’t know who he was meeting here but it looked like it was another brunette. Lex walked in the restaurant only to come out of it again to sit in a set of tables set up outside.

They where parked a few blocks away and she had to use her binoculars. There was still enough light out that she didn’t need to use the night vision to see him up close. Jason was sitting next to her and he didn’t say much since they got in the car.

He was peering at her from his side of the car and Chloe looked over at him passing over the binoculars. “You want to look?”

“No, why don’t you tell me what you see.”

“Ok, let’s see.” Chloe placed the binoculars back to her eyes and used the knobs to zoom in on Lex and his dinner date. “It looks like he’s having and early dinner with yet another brunette.” Chloe paused and waited for something to happen. “He’s leaning over to her and they are holding hands at the table. I can’t really tell his expression from here. There kissing now.”

Chloe studied Lex's mannerisms as he took his date's hand leaning over the table and capturing her lips with his. It appeared he liked to be in charge of the kiss and there was little the other woman did but let him have his way.

“You think he’s attractive?” Jason said to her getting her attention.

Chloe turned to look at him and his eyes were focused on hers. “It doesn’t matter if I think he’s attractive or not.”

Jason moved his body to lean over to her side of the car taking the binoculars from her hand. "Are you saying it won’t help your performance if you’re attracted to him?"

Chloe turned to look away from him to look back at Lex and the woman he was with. “It looks like his hand under the table is in a not so public place? Chloe saw the woman scooting closer in the chair and it was obvious his hands where doing something.

“Do you want him to touch you like that?” Jason said to her whispering in her ear leaning over from his side of the car.

“I’ll do what I have to.” Chloe closed her eyes letting his breath wash over her neck sending pluses at her center.

Jason reached over to turn her to look at him. “Show me how you would kiss him.”

Chloe didn’t like him telling her what to do. She was horny but she was still in control of her body. “No, let me show you something else.”

She grabbed his hand resting between there seats and brought to her knee. She helped him trial his hand up her leg looking right into his eyes seeing it transform once he reached her heat.

Jason response was a long groan in his throat and he his hands slipped passed her panties to her bare flesh beneath.

“You would do this with him?” Jason let one finger rest at her entrance then he slid it into her.

Chloe was still looking at him and moved her hands to the steering wheel. She wanted this quick release then she could focus better for her job. “I told you already I’ll do what I have to.” She rolled her hips feeling him curl his finger up inside her.

“So you’re telling me you would let him do this.” He joined his first finger with a second and Chloe was ready for this releases. She gripped at the steering wheel looking at him seductively waiting for the kiss they seem to be building up to since the moment she meet him.

He started to thrust his fingers in and out her. Chloe let a little moan leave her lips and she could feel her self getting wet around his fingers as her channel quiver over them. She wasn’t worry about on lookers since the tinted windows of the car kept them hidden.

“You want him to make you feel like this.” Jason seemed to be focused on discussing her plans for Lex and Chloe didn’t want to hear it.

Chloe grabbed his hand and started to direct his thrust. “Look I am here with you right now so kiss me and stop talking about Lex Luthor.” She grunted when he shifted his hand on her letting his thumb trail over her clit.

“There’s that bite.” Jason said to her leaning far over to seize her lips with his.
He slipped his tongue into her mouth and Chloe felt body go flush with heat.

She was building up to her release and moaned in his mouth as his fingers drove into her with more urgency. She put her hands back to the stirring wheel and let him control the pace. She tried to keep her mouth on him and massage her tongue with his.

This week Chloe did take some time to look in to Jason Teague and she knew very little about him. What she did know was his life in Metropolis was nothing but trouble. He had some runs-ins with the law as a teenager. He tried to get away from it for while in Paris but came home to work for his mother. He had his share of woman but she paid that no mind right now and let him work her up into a frenzy.

Jason trailed his lips down her mouth to her neck nibbling at it. Chloe let out a low moan and knew it wouldn’t take long now. She jerked her hips in her sit getting him to go faster. He let his thumb pushing to her clit while he pumped his fingers deeper into her channel curling them up in side her.

“Ah fuck.” Chloe grunted and closed her eyes letting her body shudder in her seat almost at her peak. Jason still at her neck with his free hand clumsily slid it across her chest. He moved back to her mouth jabbing his tongue into her mouth then he bit down on her lower lip and that was all she needed.

Chloe tore her mouth away from him then grabbed his hand and stopped him his movements. Her channel clamped down on his two fingers inside her and she came letting off a few jerking thrust into his resting hand. Chloe took in a few deep breaths letting her release wash over her.

“Are we going to finish this at my place or yours?” Jason said to her moving his hand from between her legs.

Chloe opened her eyes to see Lex just sitting eating with his date. She did come out there to work but it appeared that he wasn’t doing anything she hadn’t already seen.

“It looks like he isn’t doing much of anything right now so I should get the rest of my prep work done for the art show.” Chloe came back from her orgasm and started the car. She was a little sticky and need to shower.

“You’re kidding right?” He said smugly.

Chloe snickered a little. “You parked by my place right?” She drove off and took him back to her place.

Once they got back they were still sitting in her car and he tried to beg a little but there was no time for an all night fuck. “Are you really not going to invite me up?”

Chloe looked over at him and opened her car door. “Can I take another rain check?” She moved to get out the car and he grabbed her arm.

“I’ll hold you to that Ms Soren.” Jason let her go and got out of the car himself taking his leave.

Jason looked less then please she gave him the brush off but Chloe was stated with her orgasm for the moment. Right now she needed to decide on what to wear to the exhibit. Jason couldn’t get in the way of her job like he did just now.

TBC

Chapter 3 Chance Meetings

Note: I know, I know. The Chlex is coming I promise. Have faith have I let you down yet? :D

[lj715]

OMG letia, that was priceless! You know I'm all into Chlex but, if using Jason helps Chloe in any way with Lex well....all the better for her. I LOVE the fact that she had the orgasm & then tells him to take a hike. Too perfect. I was just a tad disappointed that Chloe dyed her hair brown. I think Lex would've been interested in her as a blond but , maybe, that was too close to her real self. Can't wait for the next chapter. Really love this one!

[Krysia]

That was SO good, I have no words. Well maybe a couple. I loved this chapter, even through there still was no chlex and I had to read about Jason throwing himself at Chloe [ I guess I don't like him much ;)] I love the insight into the life of a contract killer. Makes me think abouth the time I was obsessed with the show "La femme Nikita". I'm sure Chloe is smart enough to pull of being an art dealer. I can't wait for the party. When she went to the hairdresser and changed her hair I got the visual of Lois from "The new adventures of Superman" , so in my head this is how she looks like now. I'm sure Lex will be blown away. I can't wait for their interaction, because I'm wondering which way you will go with her reaction to him. As she pointed out he likes to be incontrol, so one would think Chloe will pretend to be one of the bruneete fluzzies Lex normaly goes for. But I'm hoping this won't be the case, since Lex doesn't usually stay long with those fluzzies, and Chloe doesn't know how much time she will need to get all the informations out of him. Plus he's a pretty good judge of characterand and he will be able to see when someone is trying to play him, this would probably happen later rather than sooner, since he is usually blinded by a pretty face but Chloe doesn't need another complication if she can posibbly avoid it. As for Jason, perhaps it's because he isn't one of my favourite people, but the whole sex scene in the car when he was trying to talk dirty to her and turn her on I got a creepy feeling. Perhaps there is some bad blood between him and Lex and he thinks he can just use Chloe for whatever reason. As you can see I have no problem with her using him :devil:

[hfce]

I loved this update. I want her to meet Lex so bad. I so didn't like that scene in the car with Jason. Yuck. :eek:


Hope ;)

[teb85]

Fantastic update !! I can't wait for Chloe and Lex to meet. Please update soon !!

[senay-jor]

This is so good...I wonder how it will work out. It should be very interesting. Looking forward to your next update.

[pipersmum]

OMG letia, that was priceless! You know I'm all into Chlex but, if using Jason helps Chloe in any way with Lex well....all the better for her. I LOVE the fact that she had the orgasm & then tells him to take a hike. Too perfect. I was just a tad disappointed that Chloe dyed her hair brown. I think Lex would've been interested in her as a blond but , maybe, that was too close to her real self. Can't wait for the next chapter. Really love this one!


lj you seem to have a habit of saying everything that I wanted to! So rather than copy you I will quote you. :P

Letia fabulous new story really enjoying it ! Update soon please, I can wait for the Chlex in the meantime Jason will do ;)

[starmoon]

i love it so far and really can't wait for more so please update soon or i will die from the wait.

[letia84]

Notes: WHOHOO! Thanks for the feedback. Aftermath is finished so please take a look if you haven’t already. I know very little about art. I know what I like and that’s about it. Any mention of the art in this and any other chapters are all made up. Bare with me on the updates they well be slowing down. Darn work getting in the way.

Chapter 3 Chance Meetings

Chloe took the last steps into the offices of Darren Westport the current head of the board at the Metropolis Fine Art Museum. It was the day of the exhibit and the day she would finally meet her mark.

That morning Chloe was given a call back for a position at the museum. This job was all apart of her plans for Lex Luthor and she had to get it.

“Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly Mr. Westport.” Chloe shook his hand as he greeted her standing up from his desk. She was in a grey suit and her new sleek brown hair was pinned back.

“Please take a seat Ms. Soren” Darren Westport sat down at his desk and Chloe could see him eyeing her legs as she took her seat. She fought off the need to roll her eyes at him and took a seat.

“We have looked closely at your application and I have to say you would be an incredible addition to the museum. “

“Thank you.” Chloe smiled at him knowing that all of the information she gave them was fake. She did tell the truth about her knowledge of art but she did make up her references and of course her pervious position at other galleries or museums.

“As you know the museum is lacking in an Asian influence and your expertise would be beneficial to us. From your proposal you seem to know exactly what you want to do already.”

“The current exhibition leaving Philadelphia seems to be what the Museum needs to strengthen its Asian influence.” Chloe said to him still giving him a warm smile.

Darren Westport seemed pleased with her grinning from ear to ear. “We have actually been thinking about the “Echoes of the Far East” exhibition.”

“Well then I don’t have to tell how amazing it is. It is my understanding that you would need someone to work with the people in control of the exhibit, the contractors building the displays and the advertisers prompting the exhibition. I’ve done all of this before for and…”

“Hold it right there.” Darren interrupted her and Chloe didn’t know why. She knew what she said was right and didn’t think he would see through her. “We want to hire you and you don’t have to sell me on what you know how to do.”

The flicker of worry she was feeling was washed away. “Oh… well when would you like me to start?”

“As soon as possible would be best. We would like to have the show ready by winter.”

Chloe didn’t want to be in Metropolis that long and didn’t think she would have to be. She needed this job since it was part of the con and she would have to take it. “A winter showing is exactly what I was thinking.”

“The other executive board members want to meet you first. Are you attending tonight’s showing at the Wilson Gallery?”

“Yes I am. I have a small passion for photography.” Chloe knew she would be a good candidate but didn’t think they would hire her until she meet everyone on the board.

“Good. Mr. Parks, Mrs. Towson, and Mr. Luthor well all be attending. They are ready to meet the dealer I have been raving about since your portfolio fell on my desk.”

Chloe saw him eyeing her legs again and wonder if she was getting this job because he was slightly attracted to her. “Good I look forward to meeting them as well.”

They said there good byes and Chloe went home to prep a little more for tonight. She knew Lex Luthor would be in attendance and that he was the money behind the museum these days. She would have to have contact with him for certain for things to get going.

She need and easy in for him to notice her and didn’t want to depend on her looks alone and now she didn’t have to.


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Metropolis was warm that spring night and Chloe didn’t need anything to hide the dress she picked for the exhibit. It was a black tie event and the showing was titled “When no one is looking”

The photographer Michel Hunter was finally coming into his own in the felid and tonight showed lots of promise.

Chloe wasn’t nervous about finally meeting Lex after following him around for a week. This was her job and if she planned well enough he would be eating out of the palm of her hand before the night was over.

She got out of her car parked behind the gallery and made her approach to the entrance. As she walked in she got a few glances from on lookers on the street and she knew the dress was a perfect choice.

A red dress seemed the most appropriate for tonight and Chloe chose a short dress from her collection. She’d never worn it before but it would come in handy to night.

The skirt seemed to flow with her as she walked and the back was leaving very little to the imagination. She checked her new hair with a compact then tossed it back into the purse she was carrying once she was at the door to the Wilson Gallery.

She knew how she looked and knew it was would be appealing to Lex. It was all really simple and she just wanted to use is weakness against him. She was showing him a pretty face but he had no idea what was underneath it.

Chloe walked in and was given a small program about the pieces being auctioned off that night along with the rest of the pictures in the exhibit. As she moved through the crowd of Metropolis elite Chloe felt at home there.

Her first party like this she was nervous and unsure of her self but the pass eight years as taught her how to play these rich people.

A waiter passed by her with champagne and she grabbed one before he could get away too quickly. Chloe scanned over the room and knew it well. She studied the interior of the building and was prepared to leave if she met anyone that she worked for or coned. The gun resting high up her thigh was useless in a place like this but Chloe never left home without a small piece strapped to her body somewhere.

She sipped from the champagne flute then started to work the room. The pictures where mostly free standing hanging on walls set up all around the room. There was a small bar at the back of the room and then a second room leading to the auction house of the gallery.

A picture caught her eye and Chloe took some time to look at it. All the pictures where of people just living their lives. They never knew they where photographed and no names where shown with the pictures. A simple title was next to the photo and all the images where done in black and white.
As she settled on the picture of a mother and daughter someone lightly tapped her shoulder. She turned and met eyes with Darren Westport.

“Mr. Westport.” Chloe sounded surprised and was shocked to see that he wasn’t standing alone. Behind him where the board members and Lex Luthor wasn’t with them.

“Ms. Soern. I want you to meet Mr. Parks and Mrs. Towson.” Darren said to her.

Chloe shook hands with them and made her formal greetings. They asked her a few questions about her previous work that Chloe answered with no problem. She peered behind them a few times looking for Lex wanting him to show up already so she could get her introduction to him.

Darren looked behind him then moved away quickly. She was left with the other two board members and they continued to ramble on about her pervious work and experience as if they where testing her for a job.

Mr. Parks took a sip of his drink and dove into another question. “So your time in China was beneficial to your work?”

“Yes of course. I was able to see a lot of things other wise unavailable here in the west. It was an amazing journey for me and made me appreciate the work I was waiting to be finished more then anything.”

“How did the painting turn out?” Mrs. Towson asked. They where talking about a piece Chloe was given as a gifted for a job she did.

She was in China for three months and it was a journey she would never for get. The painting was done by an artist that was over eighty years old and his work was highly praised. She killed a man for the painting and it was consider a bonus for a job well done.

“It was an honor to be given the painting and the landscape scene is like nothing I have ever seen from that area. I could bring it in to the museum sometime if you wanted to see it.” She answered as honestly as possible knowing that she fudged her reason for being in China but they seemed to like the idea.

They asked her a few more questions and Chloe was engrossed in conversation with them when Darren showed up again. She turned to face him and he wasn’t alone.

“I found him. This is Mr. Luthor.” Darren directed everyone’s attention to Lex Luthor

“Mr. Luthor it’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” Chloe held her hand out to him giving him the same greeting she gave the other two board members.

“Ms. Soren Asian art with a specialty in weapons seems unusual for someone like you.” Lex replied to her smugly looking her over like one of the photos in the room.

Chloe smirked at him and this was going to be far easier then she thought. He was just as arrogant and sure of himself as she thought and it would be the end of him. “Well I could say the same about a businessman who owns as many Japanese katana as you do.”

“You’re not going into battle as a Samurai anytime soon.” Chloe let go of his hand eyeing like fresh meet. He was in a dark tux and was still oozing the superiority she saw in all her time watching him. “You can have a passion for something that isn’t practical.”

The other board members watched and waited for his answer. They were grinning slightly as if they didn’t want Lex to see it. Lex looked over her again and he turned the corner of his lip up.

He replied back to her quip in a husky calm voice. “I guess you can.” He was staring at her and Chloe had him. This was what she hoping for as his eyes drifted from her cleavage to her legs then back to her face with her brown hair hugging her cheeks.

Darren broke the awkward silence between her and Lex with an idea that they should mingle some more. Lex nodded and just as she thought she had him he wondered off. Chloe’s eyes followed him as he walked away towards the woman he was with the night she and Jason fooled around in her car.

The woman was in a sliver dress and she seemed bored. She took Lex's arm and he moved them around the room. Chloe was expecting a date but didn’t see it as a problem.

The other three board members stuck around talking to her for a few moments and Chloe tried to keep up with her lies while she sipped her champagne. When they finally parted ways Chloe was able to go back to the photography of the mother and daughter she was looking at before the interruption.

She stared at the picture and she could see a glimpse of her mother in the woman and a little of herself in the little girl. She looked at them smiling holding each as if nothing else matter to them. It was like looking into a mirror of better times with her mother.

Chloe stared at the photography and she wanted to cry but pushed back the urge to. She was stronger then that now and her mother’s death wasn’t going to control her. Revenge was always on her mind but her father never persuade it and never wanted her to.

“You have been staring at this for twenty minutes.”

Chloe could feel someone standing behind her and remembered the voice from before. “Then that would mean you have been staring at me for twenty minutes.” Chloe looked over to Lex now standing next to her.

He was smirking at her. “Maybe I have” He leaned in closer staring at the photography “But why are you so absorbed in this one?”

“Because just look at it Mr. Luthor. The lighting, their faces, the love in their eyes, it’s... it’s… “Chloe was going to finish and he was leaning over to look at her.

“Beautiful.” He murmured to her meeting eyes with her.

Chloe felt a rush of heat go through her the way he was looking at her and this seduction was going to have to get tipped back in her favor. “Are you talking about me or the picture?”

“I think it’s a little of both and call me Lex.” He stood back slightly and Chloe didn’t realize how short she was to him to till just now.

She was going to do a move that she wasn’t proud of but it seemed to work on most men no matter how smart. “You have something on your tux:”

Chloe moved closer to him leaning up to him getting close enough to be against him but not letting it happen. She moved a hand to his shoulder reaching to his neck to take a nonexistent piece of lint from the spot closes to his neck.

“There… got it.” Chloe moved back and he was looking at her and she knew she heard him take in her scent as she got closer to him. She held up her finger and pouted her lips to blow the fake lint away. A small head nod was all she got from him and he didn’t seem impressed.

“Are you going to bid on the photograph?” His voice was calm and cool.

“Of course I better get my number if I’m going to bid on it.” Chloe started to turn away and was going to be the one to walk away this time. She took a few steps and he was right behind her.

“Let me walk you over.” Lex placed a commanding hand at the small of her back put wasn’t touch her. He leading her to the registration area and was handed her paddle for bidding.

“Good luck Ms. Soren.” Lex said to her also picking up his own number.

“Please it’s Sasha. I hope you don’t’ plan on bidding on my piece.”

“It’s not your piece yet.” He said to her then walked off again.

Chloe assumed he went to find his date and she watched him leave this time. The sway in his step and his perfect posture was all she could notice. She shook off whatever it was she was thinking and didn’t think he would keep walking away from her like this.

After about and hour of sipping champagne and mingling Chloe settled in to her seat for the auction. She was sitting in the back of the room and had a clear few of Lex sitting a few rows from the front.

A few pieces went by and now it was finally time for her photography. She wanted the picture. It remind her of her mother and she felt sometimes those memories where fading.

“Well start the bidding at 100. Can I see 100?” The auction master said.

Chloe raised her paddle. “Alright one hundred from number twenty four and can I hear 150?”

She looked over and Lex raised his paddle. “Ok 150 from number ten. Can I hear 200?”

Chloe raised her paddle again. “200 from twenty four….” The bidding went on for ten minutes and before Chloe knew it she was about to pay 850 dollars for a photograph.

She looked in Lex’s direction and glared at him. He glanced back to her on her last bid and raised his paddle again for 900. Damn him! Chloe thought. He was doing this on purpose and she didn’t want to assume that it was for him to buy it then give it back to her.

Chloe mouthed to him 'please' as she raised her paddle for 950 and he quirked up the side of his mouth then turned to back to the front of the room.

“5,000." He said raising his paddle his voice loud and smug.

“5,000 from number ten do I hear 5,500?” The auction master said. Chloe waited and debated on this. He could be trying to out bid her for it to give it back and she might as well let him think he won for now. “Back to twenty four the lovely lady in the red dress.”

Chloe waved her hand in defeat. “Well the “mother and daughter” goes to Mr. Luthor number ten for 5,000. Now for our next piece…”

Chloe was done bidding and exited the room quickly to head to the bar. She was hoping he would follow her.

“Can I have the Highland Park ” Chloe spoke to the bartender.

“If your going to have that I could interest you in a the twenty nine that I have.”

She turned around and there Lex was standing behind her again. “After you stole my piece I don’t think so.”

“It was a gift to congratulate you on getting the job.” Lex moved next to her at the bar singling the bartender to give him the same drink.

“I didn’t realize I had the job…” It was just as she thought but things weren’t going to be easy for him. “…but no thank you to both offers.”

“But you liked the photo remember.” She looked him sipping his drink and wanted to smack the constant smug look he had off his face.

Chloe moved in closer to him sliding her drink on the table top toward him. “If you knew that then why did you out bid me?”

She could see him getting tense from her closeness. “I said it was a gift.”

Chloe sipped her drink looking at him over the rim of the glass. “I don’t want it.”

“I think you should reconsider the twenty nine it’s really exceptional. We could leave now if your interest.”

She let out a huff then moved back away from him. “Don’t you have a date? Tall woman silver dress.”

“She's a problem easily gotten rid of.”

“Wow you are very arrogant.”

He narrowed his eyes like it was the first time someone insulted him. “Why does it have to be arrogance? Why not confidence that I’d know you’d like the scotch?”

She didn’t mean to but she had to laugh him. “You really think I’m coming on to you or flirting with you or something?”

“We're not flirting? So you expect me to believe that lint on the collar thing wasn’t a way for you to flirt with me.”

Chloe stepped back from him sipping her scotch as if he wasn’t there. “It was a gesture of courtesy. Not an invitation for you to think I wanted to fuck you.”

He huffed out a breath it was obvious he was getting agitated by her. “Who said anything about fucking? I merely asked if you wanted to taste…”

“Mr. Luthor I think you underestimate how well I know you.” She interjected before he could finish.

“Oh you know me?” Lex moved closer to her reaching to make her look at him. He touched her chin getting her to look at him and finger brushed across her cheek before he moved his hand away.

This was not going like she wanted and it appeared she was more attracted to him then she thought. “You think I would leave with you when your one my soon to be boss, two already have a date and three your reputations speaks for it self as to why I would say no to your offer.”

“What if I was trying to get to know you…” Chloe didn’t let him finish is thought and moved in on him. She was completely is invading his personal space brushing up against him.

“If you want to get to know me then you should ask me out not try to take me home for a one night stand.” She tried to move back from him getting a little tingle up her spine breathing in his scent and feeling the firmness of his chest. ”You just don’t like for people to tell you no? Do you?”

Before she could move his hands where off his glass and on her bare arms keeping her in place against him. “People don’t tell me no.” His hand trailed up her arm to her cheek and he pushed back her short brown hair.

Chloe could tell he was aroused and she didn’t have to do much to get him to this point other then turn him down. His superiority complex would try to draw her in and he would want to prove to her that he could get whatever he wanted even if he really didn’t want her but she knew he did.

They just staried at each and the sexual tensions was building the longer Chloe looked at him. She tried to adjust her gaze else where but he would let her move holding onto her with one hand and touching the curves of her face with the other.

It seemed like forever they where standing there but it was only a few seconds. “What are you doing?”

“Changing your mind.”

“If you think a sexy glare is going to get me to go with you then your mistaken.”

Chloe was having a hard time with this. Her body was reacting in ways she did not expect. Her chest was heaving out breaths, her eyes couldn’t seem to look away from his blue grey ones and between her legs a desire she never felt before for a mark was slowly starting to ache.

Lex moved down closer to her and he was going to kiss her. He it was like he didn’t care that other people where in the exhibit room with them or his date could walk back out of the auction room any second. He wanted what he wanted and didn’t care what stood in the way of that.

Chloe couldn’t let him do this so soon but before she could pull away his mouth was brushing against her lips she lost control over her body pressing her lips against his. She could taste a hint of scotch on his lips mingling with her own.

“Change your mind?” Lex was at whisper speaking against her mouth licking a line across her bottom lip and she had to stop him.

Chloe jerked back from his grasp losing his iron grip on her arm taking a few steps back from him. “No, I already told you that’s not going to work with me.” Chloe took some air in and tried to focus on her job. She was there to seduce him and get what the Teague’s wanted out him.

“Fine.” Lex picked up his glass again taking a sip of his drink. “Then we’ll do it your way.”

“What does that mean?” Chloe got her focus back and was able to look over at him again.

“You should look at my collection you mentioned earlier.” He was calm and complete un-vexed by what just happened but Chloe was compleley flushed with heat.

“The Japanese swords?”

“Right, they might make a good addition to the “Echoes of the Far East” exhibit you’re planning.” He looked behind him and Chloe followed his gaze and his date was emerging from the auction room.

“She’s probably wondering where you went.”

He paid her comment no mind turning his attention back to her. “Are you interested or not?”

This was what she was looking for. Chloe need him to not think of her as one of his brunette one fuck acquaintance. She would have to stick around long enough to get his trust. Her chance at second meeting seemed to be set.

Chloe moved her hand over to his “I’m interested in the collection for the museum but the juries still out on you.” Chloe didn’t let him say anything else and walked way from him this time.

She left her drink at the bar and didn’t give it a second thought to look back knowing he be watching her ass shake as she walked away from him.


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Chloe left the Gallery after speaking with Darren Westport once more confirming she had the position at the Metropolis Fine Art Museum. She walked in the building and the door man said something was waiting for her at the front desk.

The desk clerked handed and her picture frame facing away from her so she couldn’t see what was in. Chloe turned it around on the clerk desk and it was the photograph Lex out bid her own.

“And it was left with this Ms.” The clerk handed over a folded sheet of paper to her.

She lugged the large frame up to her place and didn’t open the letter until she was in the small foyer of her apartment.

-Sasha,
You forgot this and I wanted to make sure the beautiful photograph was in good company with a beautiful woman. I’ll call you about seeing the collection and I look forward to changing your mind.
~Lex-

Chloe smiled at the picture and was glad to have it but felt better about rattling Lex enough to send it. Her job was going to be easier then she thought as long as she could keep her own attraction to him in check.

TBC

Chapter 4 Hard to Get

[Louie]

So good! She did know how to play him perfectly.

[Krysia]

Nice work. I really enjoyed their verbal judo, I guess no matter where they come from or who they are the chemistry is just there between them. The whole auction scene was just perfect. I did feel a bit sad for Chloe when he outbid her on the photograph[ the whole thing made me think of playing sports with your boyfriend when if you win he gets all puffy so it's just easier to loose and let him be the strong man, with Lex it looks like an issue of control. You liked the picture, look how manly I am I can provide the picture for you. Therefor you must see me as an potential mate, and have sex with me :)], and than when it was waiting for her I thought she should send it back. But later on I realized it would be just childish so the mature thing to do is thank him for it and say it doesn't change anything [ and try not to stick your tounge at him ;)]. It made me laugh how he didn't care at all about what was happening with his date. I do hope Chloe is a lot of trouble for him. More, please.

[lj715]

WOW! What a great update! You did an excellent job on it. I love the fact that Chloe really wanted Lex but, did veer from her plan. Really love the note Lex sent her too. Can't wait for the next update.

[hfce]

Good update go Chloe for playing hard to get. But I don't like her having to kill him though. ;)



Hope :)

[pipersmum]

What do you mean slowing down your joking right???? LOL Damn your work!! :tantrum:

I am loving this story Letia this last chapter was excellent I was gripped right from the start and gutted that I got to the end as there was no more!! :P

I thought Lex and Chloe was my favourite but I think I have changed my mind! This is definitely your best one so far and I can't wait for more :) Lex wants Chloe bad or should I say Sasha. I loved the way he out bid her for the photo then only to give it to her anyway!! Then he kisses her where anyone can see maybe even his date! :eek: That man has sex appeal with a capital S and he takes what he wants! God help anyone who stands in his way Chloe is doomed and I love it. LOL

[teb85]

Fantastic update, I love Chloe playing hard to get but I don't think it will be long before Lex will get what he wants and get his own way !! lol Can't wait for more !!

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the nice feedback. I think you guys like this one which is great. So this chapter has some taped conversations that are in italics but if its Chloe’s thoughts they are not. Don’t forget I’ll date and place flashbacks in italic as well.

Chapter 4 Hard to Get

Shanghai ,China Seven Years Ago

“Don’t you fucking try it!” The guard yelled at Chloe in Mandarin. She was inches away from her kill and was stopped by his security.

‘Damn it’ Chloe grunted under her breath and she could hear the man calling out behind her. She was sneaking into a large estate in one of the wealthiest areas in Shanghai. Her job was simple sneak in, kill the man and get out.

One year after her first kill and Chloe was more then ready for this job. There were no more vomit moments. She took on the assignment and spent over three months in China waiting for the right time to kill the man waiting for her now. Following him around waiting for the right moment was never going to come and she had enough with waiting.

Ares told her wait and she was sick of listening to him. He was holding her down keeping her grounded to small cons, easy thefts and making her wait in China for three months.

It was yet another of his test and Chloe was failing it. She was eager to get out there and start doing more jobs and couldn’t wait any longer to get this one done. Chloe called the client told them that she was going to take care of the man tonight.

The guard behind her thought he had the upper hand but he was wrong. She was holding her gun ready to shoot and Chloe could knew the silencers was in place and the gun shot wouldn’t alert another guard.

“Back off” Chloe yelled to him in Mandarin. The man yelled back something at her but she didn’t hear it because she was turning to him letting off two shots at him taking him down.

She was at the electrical box pulling wires when she was interrupted by the guard. She yanked out the last fuse and the lights around the house went out. Chloe tucked her gun back into the holster at her side and made her way for the back door.

She used her lock pick set and opened the door no problem. She shoved the quick kit back into her pocket and made set her watch. The house had a silent alarm not connected to the main electricity and she only had ten minutes before the place was covered in Shanghai’s finest.

Chloe hit her watch timer then opened the door. When the beep went off on her watch she’d know she was done for with the police. She made her way into the back of the house at the dining area. She memorized the floor plans of the house and knew how to get to the bedrooms.

Chloe tipped toed in the darkness dressed in all black keeping her hidden. Her face was covered in a black ski mask keeping her identity safe. She moved through the house to the master stair case leading up to the master bedroom. Just a few feet there was another guard at the bedroom door. He wasn’t armed and Chloe was ready for him taking her gun from her holster.

The guard was leaning against the side of the doorway of the master bedroom. She assumed the mark would have more guards but some how they never showed for work and it had to be part of her clients doing.

Chloe moved in slowly and was close enough to notice that the man at the door was fast a sleep. Her heart was pounding at this point and she was getting hot under her black hood. Chloe opened the door slowly and the guard squirmed against the door. She pushed the door open and the guard didn’t move and inch. Chloe moved it the room and saw her mark sound asleep.

He was a crime boss in the city and his family wanted him stopped. Chloe didn’t know why they need outside help to take this guy out since the family was in the business. They didn’t want little brother selling drugs anymore ruining the family name.

Three months and she knew more about the man then she wanted from the toothpaste he used to the way he jerked off at night. He was Chinese, mid thirties, had a wife, three kids, and probable killed more people with drugs then Chloe ever could but now he was going to die because someone paid her to do it.

Chloe moved into the room aiming at the bed lookinh at her marks shoulder and had to be closer to make sure it was him. The wife was sleeping next to him and she would wake up as soon as the gun went off.

She ignored the wife and cocked he gun. She closed her eyes took a deep breath and she shot him. The gun fire woke the wife even with the sliencer on and she started screaming. The sound woke the guard out the door because he came racing into the room. Chloe expected it and her gun was ready to take him down.

Once he was out of the way she glanced at her watch. Five minutes before the police and tip toeing was out of the question so Chloe was sprinting back to the way she came in.

She got out of the house and reached her motorcycle a few blocks up the rode hidden in some bushes. She hopped on and sped off seconds before the police started to pull up towards the estate.

Three months and Chloe was paid in full. She was also presented with a painting of Shanghai’s country side by an eighty year old painter in the family that was well respected. Chloe took the painting as a bonus for a job well done and it was a great honor to be presented with one. They didn’t seem to mind it took so long but Chloe wanted answers as to why she had to be there for three months just for a quick kill.

Ares called as soon as she was back in the states. He told her job well done and he was glad she lasted as long as she did. It was test and he wanted to know how patient she could be. He told her to wait until he called with the order to kill and just do surveillance.

He had to know Chloe couldn’t take waiting but if the job was going to be a long con he wanted her to learn to be patient and the art of knowing your mark better then they knew them selves. It wasn’t the best way to go about things but Chloe did learn a lot those three months. Things she could carry on with her the next seven years.


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Metropolis, Kansas Present

“I understand your busy but you don’t have and hour for me?” Jason whined into the phone and Chloe was seconds from hanging up on him.

“Look I just can’t personally get involved with you now. I have to focus on the job that’s just how I am” Chloe was explaining to him that what happened in the car wasn’t a way to tease him. It was a release for and it was also checking out Jason's motives.

The more she spoke with him the more apparent it was that he was looking to stick it to Lex more then he was interested in her. She could use that later now knowing the two of them didn’t think very highly of the other.

“You’re a tease. I understand but I won’t just give up you know?”

Chloe groaned into her cell. “Jason I work for your mother and that means I can’t get involved with you. If I need your help for the job I’ll call you but until then stop calling me and no more stopping by my place. The more contact I have with you the more chances you leave open to Lex finding out what I am doing and breaking my cover. Now if you don’t mind I have to go to work. “

“Fine. I am up for helping you out with Luhtor if you need me. I guess I’ll have to wait till he’s dead to see what you’re really made of.” Jason hung up after that last quip and Chloe was relieved to be rid of him.

Two days after the Wilson Gallery meeting and Chloe was still waiting for her phone call from Lex. She’d done a lot of listening in on his phone calls at home the past two days. Now being rid of Jason she could go back to listening to last night’s phone calls. She was on the last two calls and Chloe pushed play on the tape to listen to the first one.

“Luthor.”

“Sir we need the painting back here at the plant for more test.”

“No I have it in a safe place and I’m not moving it again. You should be calling me with results on what you found out about the painting hidden underneath.”

“Sir we are doing…”

“Don’t tell me your doing your best because your not. The info I looked at yesterday was useless. I want answer at the end of the week or you’re fired and I’ll find someone who can do the job.”

“But Sir…”

“Are we clear professor?”

“Yes Sir, at the end of the week.”

*Dial tone*

The call ended and she stopped the tape to take some time to write down a few things. The painting was no longer being kept at the plant which meant Lex was worried about the attempted robberies and didn’t want to risk another one. Chloe also wrote down that the people working for him where useless in getting answers for him about the painting.

Whatever secrets the painting held they must be important. Lex’s voice was no where near the husky sexy one Chloe heard the other night. He was angry, driven and wanted answers.

Chloe clicked the tape back on to listen to the second phone call.

“Is this Dominic?”

“Hey Luthor haven’t heard from you in while.”

“Well I have a job for you. Her name is Sasha Soren.”

“Shit” Chloe muttered and continue to listen to the call.

“Is she business or pleasure?”

“Dominic that’s none of your fucking business.”

“Sorry but you only call when its pleasure. You know how Helen Bryce played you like a fool and I know you don’t want it to happen again.”

“It was a mistake that happened years ago and its one I’ve learned from so I need you to check out this woman.”

“Ok, ok calm down. I’ll look into her. Send me what you have on her so far.”

“The email has already been sent.”

“Alright, don’t go fucking her till I get you the info. I don’t’ want you hurt old friend”

“Just do your job and don’t worry about who I fuck.”

*Dail Tone*

“Shit” Chloe muttered again turning off the tape. He was checking into her and she didn’t need that. She would have to double check her new alias and make sure there where no holes that Luthor’s PI could exploit.

Chloe glanced at her watch. “Shit” She muttered again when she saw how late in the day it was. She was starting at the museum today and had to get going. Chloe raced into her bedroom and tossed the tapes into her vault hidden in the back of her walk-in closet. She picked a pair of shoes to go with her pants suit and headed out the door.


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It was around lunch time and Chloe was setting up her office at the Metropolis Fine Art Museum. The space wasn’t small and it seemed they had a lot of faith that Sasha Soren would make the “Echoes of the Far East” exhibition one of the best the museum has presented in years.

Chloe pushed her brown hair behind her ear and reached down to pick up the Michel Hunter photography Lex sent her after the auction. She loved the picture and didn’t even think of giving it back to him. For now she let him have this as a prize that he could give her. It was just another way to feed into Lex’s superiority complex.

She moved to the empty wall with two hooks waiting for her to steady the frame on to them. The hooks were just a little too high for her and she moved up on her toes in her heels.

“You need help?”

Chloe turned to her doorway and Lex Luthor was standing there looking cool and professional but still smug as ever.

“I can do it. I just underestimated my height.” Chloe turned back to the wall and tried to get the frame up again.

Before she could protest to his help he was pressing himself against her back taking hold of the frame above her and helping her reach the hooks. Chloe squirmed a little being so close to him.

She could smell the cologne he used and she could feel how hot his body was. Her body was having those reactions to him again and she had to get the control back so she scooted up little getting away from him the best she could with so little room between her the wall and Lex.

Once it was secured on the hooks he was still standing against her and Chloe turned around to face him. “What can I do for Mr. Luthor?”

”You can do a lot for me …“ Lex moved in closer to her. “…but I think we had a date for you too look at my swords.”

Chloe could see a look in his eyes and didn’t much care to keep looking for fear of going something she would regret later. She grinned at him and moved from around his body. “Now why does that sound so kinky?”

“I thought we weren’t flirting Ms. Soren.” Lex turned to look at her and Chloe motioned to the papers on her desk stacking them trying to look busy.

“We aren’t but you seem to think we are.”

“I’d love to continue this banter but I rather get on with our date.”

“I never said it was date...” Chloe glanced at him turning her lip at him. “…but I do want to see your swords.” She said her last line a little sexier then she should have but he seemed to like.

“Well let’s go. Lunch is waiting for you as well if you interested.”

“You didn’t bring them with you.”

“No I didn’t. There at my home in Smallville.”

“Smallville?” Chloe looked at him putting down the papers furrowing her brow in confusion.

“Yes, a small town about three hours away. Meteor capital of the world.”

Chloe knew about the city and just wanted him to think she didn’t. She knew how he was caught during the meteor shower and become so bald. All his time in Smallville was documented by the Teague’s and most of it revolved around some kid named Clark Kent that now lived in Metropolis.

“You expect me to drive three hours outside of town? I have a meeting at five.”

“I didn’t say anything about driving. The helicopters ready to go on the roof of Luthor Crop. headquarters”

Chloe shook her head at his snobbery. He really did what ever he wanted to and in the middle of the day he wanted to make a trip out of town then come back before the work day was over.

“I really should get my office set up so I can meet with the contractors at five.”

“It’s about noon now and I promise to have you back and half and hour before your meeting.” Lex moved in on her pushing her back against the edge of the desk.

He wasn’t just going to take no for answers. She watched his eyes move up then down her body and he seemed please with her suit pants and silk blouse out-fit today. “Ok, you’re the boss so if I’m late I’ll just say it’s your fault.”

Lex smirked at her again then moved to the doorway. “Shall we?”

Chloe grabbed her suit jacket hanging on her desk chair and headed out the door ahead of him.


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“So you don’t really have time for long term relationships and that woman didn’t mean much to you in the first place so why not try and kiss me?” Chloe said then sipped her water. She was trying listen to Lex explain why he completely treated his date at the gallery like carp.

“Hmm…Hmm.” Lex mumbled as he chewed his caesar salad.

“That’s bull shit.” Chloe grumbled out to him. He was such a pompous ass. Lex really thought it was ok to just kiss her and ignore his date because they weren’t getting along and he planned on dumping her that night.

“Did you fuck her anyway?” She said her voice shrill and wavering. His lack of respect for woman was really getting to her.

Lex almost chocked back on his food and coughed a little getting his composure back. Chloe didn’t know why but it had to be the sound of her voice that startled him. “Why do you care?” he said getting control of the food in his mouth swallowing hard before he spoke.

Chloe looked around the well polished room they were eating lunch in. She walked into the manor and saw at least ten pieces she could get millions for on the market. Looking over the house as they made there way into the palor it was more and more apparent that Lex Luthor was spoiled rotten as a child. He didn’t care what other people thought of him nor did he care how he treated woman.

Everything was at his finger tips like this house, the art inside of it, or a helicopter ride whenever he wanted one. Nothing was out of his reach because he was rich so what was the point of worrying about what his date thought of him kissing her.

Chloe looked back at him waiting for his answers looking self-righteous. “I asked you a question first. Did you fuck her before you dumped?”

“It doesn’t really matter you already said your not going to fuck me. If I remember correctly we aren’t flirting and this is purely a business lunch.” His eye brows raised and lower as he spoke and Chloe knew it was the look on her face provoking the reaction.

She was indeed flirting with him but of course she wanted to seem to be playing hard to get and said that they weren’t. Now it appeared he was trying to turn this on her. “If I recall the juries still out on if you’re even interested in me.” He added and went back to eating.

Chloe pushed back her short hair and looked down at her food thinking of her come back. “I merely asked because it seems like you are only interested in what’s good for the moment. At the moment your date was a bore and I looked interesting to you. I don’t think you realize that the world doesn’t rotate around you living in the moment.”

Lex shrugged his shoulders. “You don’t know me well enough to know how I live my life. I by no means think or want the world to bow at my every whim.”

“Hymp” Chloe grunted.

He almost rolled his eyes at her. “Think what you will. You obviously don’t’ think of me like that hold heartily or you wouldn’t have come all this way to have lunch with me.” Lex got up from his chair a cross the small table in the parlor. He moved to stand in front of her. “You want me to analyze you.”

“I think you’re a tease. You liked what happen last night and don’t want to admit it. Now you’re trying to cover up what you felt by making me out to be the bad guy.” He leaned down to her and Chloe tried to move back but he place a hand on other side of her chair keeping her from moving. “Just admit that you are flirting with me. It well make things go so much smoother if you’re honest with yourself.”

Chloe looked up into his eyes and he was serious. She was trying to tease him and he was seeing right through her because last night she was aroused by him. It didn’t matter she would just have to use her bodies natural responds to trick him into keeping her around long enough to get the painting and wait for his team to get all the information on it.

Chloe leaned up into his lips locking eyes with him. “Fine we are flirting but you’re still an arrogant jerk.” She moved in on his lips almost touching them waiting for him to move the rest of the way and he walked away from her moving back to his seat.

“What was the topic of conversation again?”

Chloe was starting to get red knowing she just got played by him. She’d never been this useless in seducing a mark before. He was turning everything on her and she would have to get the control back. Chloe sat back in her chair and reminded her self what she was there for and it was to get what she need out of him then kill him.

“When do I get to see these swords?” Chloe got up from her seat.

“We can go see them now there waiting in the study.” Lex moved out of the parlor and Chloe followed after him.


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“Can I?” Chloe motioned to the sheathed weapon sitting on the pool table next to three others.

“You’re the expert.” Lex said to her.

Chloe moved the weapon in to her hands and it was heavy, far to heavy to be a Japanese katana. She moved her hands over the sheath carvings and it looked more Chinese then Japanese. Chloe pulled the sword out and the blade didn’t make a sound. The handle was heavy and the blade didn’t look anything like it been hand hammered into shape. She put the blade closer to her eyes studying the edges of it and it looked worn almost dull. Chloe placed it back in its sheath and threw it back on the table.

“Where are the real katanas? Chloe turned to look at him and he was standing next to her. While she studied the weapon she lost track of him but he was staring right at her chest when she looked at him.

Lex smiled at her like she won a prize. “Sorry I had to test you. A woman interested in Asian weapons just wasn’t adding up for me.”

Chloe thought she could do something here and moved back to pick up the poorly done knock off. She pulled it out of the sheath quickly and put the tip of the blade at Lex’s chest. “Are you questioning my expertise again Mr. Luthor.”

Lex put his hands up trying to back away from the blade. “I was just confirming that you indeed know what you’re talking about.”

Chloe pushed the tip of the sword into his chest griping the handle leaning in closer to him. “You do well not to question me again.” His eyes widen and he looked aroused intead of worried for his life. Chloe felt it was enough taunting and re-sheathed the sword handing it over to him. “Now where are the real katana?”

“If you’re done almost killing me there in the basement.” Lex motioned for her to leave adead of him out of the study.


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Chloe walked down the basement stairs behind Lex and they stopped at a door that lead into what looked like a storage room full of artifacts in boxes and paintings lined up against walls. “Have you inventoried any of this?”

“Trust me I know where everything is.” Lex moved to the back of the room not turning around to answer and stopping at a second set of shelves at the back of the room. He pulled a box out of the way setting it down on the ground.

Chloe tried to get closer to him to see what he was doing but his body was blocking her view of the shelf. “What are you doing?”

Lex didn’t reply and the wall started to move back. It reviled a steel vault door. “Luthor.” He said aloud then punched in a pass code on the pad on the left side of the door.

The vault door opened and the room extended back filled with more relics, paintings, sculptors, and boxes full of who knows what. Chloe'd never seen so much art other then in a museum and it appeared Lex could have his own museum in this house a hundred times better then some of the major galleries and museums in the world.

“So it’s safe to say you have a passion for the arts.”

Lex finally turned back to speak to her. “I have a passion for lot of things.”

Chloe studied him and he seemed upset. She didn’t know why since she passed his little test. Maybe she’d gone a little too far for a first date threatening him with the sword in the study.

He stepped into the room and Chloe moved to follow him in. She looked over the room and to her right was a painting incased in glass. Chloe leaned over to it to get a closer look and she was looking at the first piece to getting her job done.

It was the painting Genevieve wanted and there it was sitting right in front of her. The phone call he got yesterday about the painting being in a safe place meant here in Smallivlle. A place Lex Luthor deemed safe.

Its was obvious he didn’t think she would know what it was or he wouldn’t have just let her walk right into the vault room after him. She knew where it was so now she had to figure out a way into the vault.

CHloe looked up and Lex was far back in the room moving into one of the rows of selves. While he was away Chloe moved back to the doorway and did a quick survey of the locking mechanism on the door.

“Here they are.” Lex called out as he moved from the shelves back into the isle and Chloe jerked back away from the door frame as if she’d been caught. “What are you doing?”

“Nothing. Can I look already? I really should get back.”

“You are impatient aren’t you?”

Chloe retorted his insult with one of her own. “You are a snob aren’t you?”

Lex was holding another sheathed sword in his hands and handed it over to Chloe. She moved out of the vault room back into the storage room for more light.

This time it wasn’t heavy at all. The sheath was adorned with the carving of one dragon at the bottom and it looked as if it made out of bamboo. Chloe flung the sword out of its casing and the blade bushing against the sheath made a sound that stung in the ears. There were two characters carved into the base of the blade at the handle and Chloe read them aloud.

“Alexander Luthor.” She looked up at him and someone took the time to make him this. “Where did you find someone to make this for you?”

“It was a gift from the Ambassador of Japan.”

Chloe studied the weapon some more and it was perfect in every way. She could see that it wasn’t old and made maybe two or three years ago but it looked like it was never pulled out of the sheath since it was made. As she studied it Lex moved behind her.

“Do you know how to hold it?” Lex moved behind her reaching his arms around her body to take the sheath away from her hand.

“I think I proved upstairs that I know how to hold it.”

“Then show me again.” Lex placed the sheath down on the nearest shelf then moved back behind her.

Chloe tried to move around to look at him. “No show me like this.” Lex pressed his body against her moving his hands on the sword brining it in front of her.

“Is this the flirting thing again?” Chloe pressed back into him putting her body flush to his.

Lex moved down to her ear resting his head against her hair. “Yes.” Lex swept his hands up and down her extended arms pushing his body closer to her. Chloe leaned back against him and heard him groan feeling her ass pushing into his groin.

Chloe moved head against his chest then titled up to look at him leaning down to her. His mouth was just about to descend on hers and Chloe moved away from him. “If your older pieces are as good as this one then they would make a great addition to the museum.”

She looked back at him and he was flushed and looked very disappointed in not getting what he wanted this time. He did the same thing to her and Chloe had to get back at him for it.

Chloe looked at her watch. “You promised me I would be on time for my meeting.”

“And I’m a man of my word.” He said handing her the sheath back.

She placed the sword by the handed it over to him and she watched him go back into the vault. This gave her another chance to look at the lock and it appeared she could break into this one no problem.

She watched him move out and close the vault back placing the wall over it. “Are you ready?”

Chloe thought he be more disappointed in not getting what he wanted just now but he appeared to be fine with it. “Yes definitely ready.”


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Chloe couldn’t help but think how strange things where right now. She was riding down to the first floor of the Luthor Corp building and Lex hadn’t said much since they left the basement.

“I had a nice time if you can believe it.” Chloe chimed in looking over at him in the elevator. She could see him thinking about what had gone wrong today and why they weren’t sweaty and naked in one of the bedrooms in the manor.

Chloe was going to try and say something else to break the awkward silence but her thoughts where cut short by Lex lungeing at her. There was very little room for her to get away and he was pressing her up against the wall. His hands went for her waist holding her in place and his entire body pushed into hers.

In the same motion his body was going his lips were leaning down to hers brushing across them. He breathed out against her mouth and whispered to her. “I had a nice time too.”

Chloe could feel his arms going around her body jerking her closer to him. His lips pressed into her and Chloe kissed back moving her head slightly getting in position to take over the kiss. Her arms reacted slowly but she moved them up his chest curving them around his neck and cupping his smooth scalp in her hands.

She slipped her tongue out of her mouth licking pass his lips in to his mouth flicking it over the roof of his mouth to his tongue. She could hear him moan again and Chloe deepened the kiss pushing her self closer and her tongue traveled over his. She moved her way out his mouth taking her lips around his lower one tugging on it slightly before moving back on him still hold on to him.

“I think were close to the first floor.” She opened her eyes and his were still closed. She got him with that kiss and knew he had to be hard pressed not to push stop in elevator to get another.

Lex opened his eyes to look down at her clinging to him. “Your having dinner with me right?”

“Mr. Luthor I don’t think we ever agreed on such a thing.” Chloe trailed her fingers over his skull. She was pushing back the pulls in her body to kiss him again. She ignored the tingle between her legs to wrap around him and let her fuck against the wall of the elevator. She had a job and she was going to do it no matter what. Lex 's hands tightened on her waist and he was demanding what he wanted with the gesture.

“Do you want to have dinner with me Sasha?’ He was looking at her and his eyes seemed to be begging a little.

The elevator dinged and the doors opened. Chloe moved her arms from around him but he didn’t let go. “We have to get off.”

“Not until you answer me.”

“Why are you so intrigued by me?”

Lex lower his lips to her again. “Because you told me no.”

“And that turns you on? When you’re denied what you want?”

His teeth scraped over her lips and Chloe almost thought he was going to bite her. “No, I like a challenge.”

Chloe placed her hands over his moving back further from him. She pried him off her. “Then I guess you have your work cut out for you.”

Chloe pushed passed him out of the elevator. It wasn’t a yes to dinner but it wasn’t exactly a no. She was putting him in his place that she was in control of what was happening.

Of course she was gong to dinner but she had to see a man about vault. There was no meeting at five but it didn’t matter as long as Lex thought there was one. There was the messy business of Dominic looking into her and she would have to trust that her alias would hold long enough to get the job done.

TBC

Chapter 5 Falling

[apollo]

this was a great update. i can not wait to see what is going to happen next.

[lj715]

OMG!!!! That was an excellent chapter!!! So many great images. I LOVED Chloe taking the katana & putting the tip into Lex's chest. Oh... & this part too:

“Do you know how to hold it?” Lex moved behind her reaching his arms around her body to take the sheath away from her hand.

“I think I proved upstairs that I know how to hold it.”

I just about melted off my chair @ that part.


The Lex & Chloe in this story are perfectly suited for one another. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!

[pipersmum]

WOW Letia that was a good chapter! The chemistry between Lex and Chloe is electric ;) The part in the vault and then the elevator I was melting and drooling while reading that!!!

I just love this story and I want more, more, more! :)

[hfce]

What a great update and this back and forth is fun. I still hate that she will kill him later not good. :nono:



Hope ;)

[Krysia]

Chloe pushed the tip of the sword into his chest griping the handle leaning in closer to him. “You do well not to question me again.” His eyes widen and he looked aroused intead of worried for his life.

This was my favourite scene of the chapter. I like the idea that Lex is yearning for an equal. This is one of the reasons he gets bored so easily with all the bimbos that he is dating. There is no chalange, and even if he has to work for a bit to get them where he wants them it's never enough. I love how Chloe gives as good as she gets, and she is fighting him for every little bit of control. This is just the best kind of foreplay. I like the fact that he still doesn't trust her, tests her and she has to watch her step. This way she won't get bored as well. I can't wait for the dinner.

[teb85]

Fantastic Update ! I love the chemistry you have going between Lex and Chloe. It's very Hot !! I can't wait to read more !!

[Nikiys]

wow
what a fantastic story..
i like it

like story in the film..
hehe..

Please update soonn:drool2:

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you all for the feedback. I was worried people wouldn’t like Chloe using the sword on Lex but it seems to be people’s favorite part so I am glad you liked. It looks like under the new NC-17 rules I have been scolded and this story doesn’t contain enough NC-17 content to get the rating but no matter I press on. This chapter is the start of some stronger content so be warned.

Chapter 5 Falling

The smell of burning wires filled the basement Chloe was walking down into. The person she was going to see was a long time acquaintance of her father’s and someone that he trusted.

She walked down into the dark little space and saw the man she was looking for. He was soldering something together and Chloe shouted out to him to get his attention.

“Uncle Francisco I told you about working with the lights so low.” Chloe flicked the light switch on at the bottom of the stairs and approached the man she still called her uncle even though she knew he wasn’t.

“Chloe I wasn’t expecting you till tomorrow.” The man flicked off the solder iron tuning his attention to her next to him.

“Hey remember who you’re talking to.”

“Right you’re not the little girl running a muck in my workshop anymore. Sasha what brings you back here so soon?”

Chloe smiled at the man and he reminded her so much of her father. At one time he was an amazing cat burglar but now he took on small jobs as a middle man. Her father brought her to him years ago to teach her all she need to know about locks, vaults and other barriers keeping people out of things that weren’t theirs.

“First off Thank you for the tapes they were very useful.” Chloe sniffed in the brunt fumes in the room looking over the device he was working on.

“I don’t mind playing the middle man for you but your woman inside his home is getting a little jittery about the phone tap. She thinks Luthor well find out.”

Chloe rolled her eyes and tried to think of why this person would get so spooked. She was paying her more then enough to keep and eye on the phone tap but it seemed that Lex was more intimidating as a boss then she thought.

“Tell her she can keep the money she earned and leave the country for all I care. I have at least three other people on his staff lined up to watch over the tap if I need a new person.”

“Yeah I remember interviewing a few that seemed like people who could get the job done. I assume you came here for more then just small talk about the phone taps so what can I do for you Sasha?” Francisco ran his hand over his balding head brushing off the beads of sweat forming there. He was the same age as Chloe’s father but looked much older in his flannel shirt and jeans.

Chloe knew this man ran jobs with her father from time to time and provided him with help whenever he needed. When she first met him he told her to call him her uncle and he was the closes thing she ever had to one. He wasn’t in the network and Chloe knew why. She assumed Uncle Francisco’s defiant nature wouldn’t work well with Ares' controlling one.

“I think I might need a little help getting into a vault. The one in question looks like it has the standard lock like the EW-5000 model but there is the added bonus of voice command.” Chloe tried to recall the Lex’s vault from today picturing the door frame and the locking mechanism keeping her from her client's painting.

Francisco’s brow furrowed and she could seem him working out what added features Lex could have placed on the vault. “Well if I’m not mistaken the EW-5000 has several new options and it’s now being called the EW-5500.” He got up from his seat at the work bench to pull out a draw from a cabinet behind him.

“Really, I guess I need to get another lesson from you on how to open it.” Chloe moved to stand behind him as he flipped through the files in his drawer.

“You can’t crack it.” He said blankly.

“What?” Chloe replied to him her voice in shock that he would doubt her abilities after all these years of seeing her grow in the business.

“Ahh… Here we go.” He pulled out a file then handed it over to her. Right way she knew it was the specs for the vault he spoke of.

Chloe scanned over the paper work and she saw what he meant by un-crack-able. “Damn the voice command can’t be bypassed by a recording of the owner’s voice. How the hell did they do that?”

“Do you really want me to explain it to you?” He said to her his eye brows raised.

Chloe shook her head at him not really caring how it worked unless it helped her get around it. “No just tell me what I can do to get into it.”

“Short of making your mark speak the command word into the speaker on the key pad nothing but there is one way. Bring the file over here.”

Chloe followed him back to his work bench and handed the file back over to him.

“Alight so how do you break into the EW-5000?”

Chloe didn’t want a quiz nor did she have time for one. During her ride back to the museum with Lex they settled on a time to meet for dinner and she couldn’t miss the chance of getting under skin some more.

“Look you know I know how to break into Uncle Francisco just tell me how to get into this new version of it.”

“Impatient as all ways. Just like your father.” He grumbled to her. Francisco flipped through the files and pulled out a schematic of the vault. “Ok look here at the control panel.”

“What about it?”

“Well you can’t trip pass the … You know I think you might want to consider not doing…”

She let out and aggravated sigh. “Don’t start doubting me. Just tell me what I have to do.” Chloe cut in on him. He was taking to long to explain things and she had to go.

“You came here for my help now listen to me. This thing is a great piece of work. I know your cleaver but you have to listen to me. You trip the key code fine then you play a recorded voice to trick the voice command the vault well go into a permit locked down and you well never get into it. Are you going to listen to me or do you want to do this yourself?” His tone was less them pleased with her and he was staring waiting for her to allow him to go on.

“No, Sorry Uncle Francisco. I just have to get going.” Chloe humbled her self for the moment with him

“I’ll make this simple then since you’re so busy. The manufacture has a by pass code for all the units they issue in case of death or other accidents that may befall the owner. So you have to get the serial number on the vault then I can get you that pass code.”

Chloe smiled at him and knew he would be a great deal of help. “So where can I find the serial number.”

Francisco flipped through the schematic photos and fixed on the key pad example. “You need to crack open the key pad and look under the panel here.” He pointed out where the number was and it all seemed simple enough.

“How long well it take you to get me the past code once I get you the serial number.” Chloe studied the image sliding it into her view on the work bench.

“A day or two but if you need to get into the vault sooner you could just blow the door.”

Chloe considered the idea but the painting was so close to the front of the door it could be damaged and she couldn’t risk it. “I’ll get you the code as soon as I can.” She glanced at her watch. “I have to get going. I’ll stop by for the tapes tomorrow.”

“I’ll be here waiting for you kid. You can take this file so you can study the panel and see the best way to get into it.” He handed over the file to her and Chloe took it without pause.

They said their good byes but not without Uncle Francisco giving her advice on the con. He told her Lex Luthor was more then he appeared but Chloe knew better. He was just a man and she’d coned many in her time in the business. He would just be one to add to the list.



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The elevator ride up to Lex’s penthouse seemed never ending. Chloe fumbled with the bag in her hand swing it back and forth trying to do something anything to keep her mind of what she had to do now and what happened during dinner.

They left the restaurant and Chloe suggestion she come by and have the Highland Park he mention at the Wilson Gallery a few days ago. She knew he didn’t bring women home and if he was going to fuck them he would take them to a hotel. He would take them some place and roll over after he was done while the woman was sound asleep to go home.

It was all in the file from Genevieve on how Lex Luthor treated women but for some reason her suggestion was appealing to him. She knew telling him no would play into his ego but she didn’t think he would drop his guard this much to allow her into his home after only knowing her for a few days.

It had to be the afternoon they spent together in Smallville and the kiss she planted on him once they returned to Metropolis. It could be the dress she wore to dinner showing off her curves. Whatever it was enticing him Chloe was on her way up to his home and would soon have free reign to snoop through his things.

She smiled to her self thinking about how well this con was going and how little she had to do to play such a brilliant man.

“Are you ok?” Lex said to her looking at her intently like he was trying to pry into her thoughts.

“I’m fine. I’m just marveling at how well things went at dinner.” Chloe stop swinging her bag tucking it under her arm resting it on her shoulders. She knew Lex wouldn’t just let her run around his house and inside her bag was her way to do as she please without worrying about him.

“Yes a whole three hours of eating and we didn’t argue once.” He replied mocking her comment. Just as he spoke the doors opened and he lead her to the door ahead of them.

Chloe waited as he unlocked the door standing behind him ready to get this over with. They walked in and she could smell him all over the place. The place was cold, the walls where dark mahogany and she could see several antiques adoring the place. It seemed like him from his profile. Everything had a place and order seemed to be the central theme.

“Could you direct me to the restroom?” Chloe tried to get his attention leading her down the long corridor.

They stopped in the hall at a door she could see leading to a study. “Keep going down and it’s the third door on the right.”

Chloe moved passed him at the door way to the study heading for the bathroom to prep for what she needed to do.

“Can you find your way back?” Lex called out to her.

“I think I can handle it.”

She opened the door he spoke of then the lights to the room went on and it appeared that the room had motion sensors in it. Chloe moved over the large marble sink placing her bag down on the counter.

Dinner went well enough. He had every right to mock her since they did arguer over several things during dinner. The wine was a battle that Lex won out simply because he was paying. Conversation stayed focused on the work she was about to take on and didn’t veer off into to anything to personal.

The limo ride back to his place was silent. Chloe was very uncomfortable sitting next o him. The entire dinner they seemed fine but now that he thought she wanted to go home with him and have sex she clammed up.

Dinner she allowed her self to flirt with him giving him soft touches, flashing her shinning green orbs at him and drawing any attention to her mouth when possible. Seduction like this didn’t really bother her. She wasn’t feeling anything for the person flirting back. Tonight was different and there were points during dinner she was being more of her self then she should have been.

This was a job and Chloe had to ignore any lustful feelings she was having for her mark. Her body’s reaction the first time they met were involuntary and it didn’t mean anything. The way he was looking at her didn’t matter, the sound of his voice making her quiver didn’t matter, his hand brushing across her body at any given moment thanks to their close seating in the restaurant didn’t matter and she didn’t care if she went out of the room right now and he kissed her again.

While she was in the bathroom staring at her self Chloe tried to remind her self of these things. She had to remember she was Sasha Soren and that’s all she saw looking at in the mirror putting her brown hair in place.

Chloe opened her bag searching for the tiny vial filled with a drug that was going put Lex to sleep long enough for her to do the snooping she need to do. Once the vial was in her hands she placed it inside her bra resting it in the middle of her breast. She looked over herself and made sure the drug was in placed.

Walking back to the study her shoes clicked on the hard wood floor filling the place with sound and sneaking up behind him wasn’t going to work.

“I thought you got lost.” Lex said his back turned to her at the bar in the room.

“I told you not to doubt me.” Chloe walked into the room standing behind him waiting for him to turn to her.

“That comment would have been more convincing if had the sword in your hands.” Lex turned to her half smiling at her handing over a crystal glass full of scotch. “Now you can tell me what you think.”

Chloe took the glass from him looking at him over the rim of the glass as she brought it to her lips. Her mouth resting on the glass she sipped the drink letting it trickling down her throat slowly.

“Mmm…I’m sure you would be happy to know that you were right.” She watched him staring at her the moving to the leather sofa to take a seat.

“I’m not one to gloat if that’s what you’re getting at.” He took a sip of his drink and Chloe moved to sit with him.

Chloe started thinking of a way to get the drug hidden in her bra into his drink. “Why do people refer to you as Lex instead of Alex or your full name?”

She sat down with him setting her drink down on the table in front of them watching him intently as he watched her sit.

“My mother was the only person that called me Alexander. My father is the one that started calling me Lex.” He took another sip and Chloe had her plan in mind.

“Where is your mother now?” Chloe knew the answer to this already.

He seemed to squirm a bit in his seat when she asked the question. “My mother past away a long time ago.”

“Oh… I’m sorry.” Chloe moved to place her hand over his resting on the sofa. “How did she die if you don’t mind me asking?”

“I prefer not to talk about her.” Lex placed his glass down next to hers. He moved his hand on top of hers coiling his fingers around her.

“My mother’s gone to.” Chloe didn’t know why she said that but the shift in his face couldn’t be ignored. Before he was still his smug self but just mentioning his mother’s death made him look more humbled.

His hand holding hers let go and he appeared to retreat back. “Is that why you where so enthralled with the Hunter photography of the mother and daughter.”

He was seeing right through her again. “Yes, the woman’s eyes reminded me of her even though it was a black and white shot.” Chloe's mind started to wonder to her mother. “My mother had beautiful green eyes and…”

“Like you?” Lex interrupted her. His hand went back to her trailing up her bare arms to her shoulder, up her neck, and resting on her cheek turning her to look at him.

Chloe looked at him and she was reacting again. Her body was betraying her as he moved closer to her. “I think my eyes are the only thing I inherited from her.” This wasn’t going to happen this way.

She wanted him to kiss her since it was all part of the plan to get the drug in his glass but not like this. She was fighting to breath when his hand moved to her knee caressing it lightly.

“So you’re more like your father?” Lex shifted his position and his hand on cheek moved through her hair falling to the back of her neck.

“More then you know.” She answered but she wasn’t thinking about the question. His hand on her knee was traveling up her leg pushing up her dress slightly.

Chloe tried to focus on what she was doing but the hungry look in his eyes kept her from seeing things clearly. Her entire body seemed to be humming dying for something to happen.

He was moving in closer to her almost at her lips. “I guess we are both cursed and blessed with being more like our fathers.”

Chloe grabbed at the leather on the sofa trying not to react to him getting closer to her. His mouth brushed across her cheek sweeping over to her lips. She let him kiss her and at first her eyes were opened looking at him the best she could fighting for control over her self but she lost that battle very quickly.

She forgot about what she was really there for and leaned in to the kiss. Her mouth opened from him and his tongue went in to her slowly. A groan rumbled in her throat as his hand moved higher on her leg clawing at her thigh. She stopped fighting him and closed her eyes scooting closer to him making his hand go up her higher. He started leaning them back.

His kisses trailed down her mouth to her neck and his hand there moved down her body resting on her arms helping her lean back. He nibbled at her pulse and another groan sounded in her. Chloe was enjoying this and didn’t know why. She kissed man that were marked and from time to time they even had to touch her they way Lex was touching her now but she never liked it.

There was no pleasure in kissing someone that she was working over because they were a job and nothing more. Now as she let he hands let go of the sofa moving them to the smooth skin of his head she realized she was enjoying this.

Something needed to bring her back to reality of what she was there for and Lex’s hand up her dress did it for her. His hand was at her center and his fingers moved to the waist band of her panties tugging at them and at any moment he would pull them down.

“Did I change your mind yet?” He said to her waiting for his answer. It seemed like he wanted to know if he could do this if it was ok to continue.

That woke her up out this dream world she was in and Chloe put both her hands on his chest pushing him back off her. She took in deep breaths, smoothed back her hair after getting it fingered by him and she said the first thing that came to mind.

“I don’t trust you.” Chloe looked at him to gauge his reaction and he looked aroused then suddenly she saw that shifted in him again.

“I could say the same to you.” Lex cocked his head to the side moving his hands away from any part of her body.

“Then why would you want to do this? Maybe you need to revaluate your reason for asking me out.”

“I don’t think it’s me that needs to revaluate what’s going on here.” He moved to pick up his scotch.

Now she had her chance that he'd backed off and she reached for her glass resting next to him. “Maybe I don’t just want to be fucked and forgotten.” Chloe leaned forward to get the glass but made it appear she was so fluster that she knocked it over. “I’m sorry.” She muttered picking up the glass trying to stop it from slipping over.

Lex didn’t respond to what she said and tried to help her with the glass taking it from her. “Just leave it be. I’ll get something to clean it up.”

He got up and started to leave the room. Once his back was to her Chloe took the vial from her chest opened it quickly putting a few drops into his drink. He shouldn’t taste it and he would be out for the rest of the night. She placed the vial back in her bra and waited for him to come back. Of course there would be questions later as how he missed several hours of his life not knowing what happened to him and she would ready to answer him.

The drug would be out of his system as soon as he used the bathroom in the morning. Traces of the drug in his glass would have been dissolved by the alcohol before he could have it analyzed. His memory of tonight’s events would be fuzzy so when he asked her about it her answers would be set. They had dinner, they had a drink, they kissed and she turned him down then went home.

He entered the room towel in hand. “I should go.” Chloe got up from her seat preparing to leave picking up her purse.

“What?” Lex moved to the split mess and placed the towel over it. She watched him cleaning it moving past him on the other side of the table.

“I think we have a different view on how this evening should have gone.” Chloe was at the study door and he moved quickly in front of her to stop her from going.

“You said I had my work cut out for me but just now I know you wanted something to happen.” His hand went to her arm rubbing up and down it.

“I really should go.” Chloe repeated her answer pushing him to make him think she was leaving. She made it to the door looking behind her making sure he wasn’t looking. She took off her heels opened the door then closed it.

She looked back again and it appeared he went back into the study as she stared down the hall waiting for him to come out at any moment. She needed him to drink just one sip and he would be out in a matter of seconds.

Chloe walked back down the corridor slowly trying not to make a sound and then she heard glass shattering. She sprinted back the study and peaked into the door way. Lex was slumped back on the sofa and his glass was shattered on his freshly polished hardwood floor. She moved into the room to look at him. He was relaxed and for a change he didn’t look so smug.

Chloe shook off what she was feeling and moved out the room to start snooping. There were several doors to go through but she just need the right one leading to his office. She assumed starting from the back would be best and she walked to the last door of the penthouse.

Holding her shoes and purse in hand Chloe set them down in front of the first door and tried to open it. The door was locked and she assumed she hit the jack pot. There would be little reason to lock the door unless it had something in it he didn’t want people to see.

She moved to her purse to retrieve her lock pick kit. She started working on the door. For some reason her hands were shaking and she was scared. Lex was sound a sleep in the other room there was nothing to fear but she was. Chloe pushed the idea of fear back and knew it wasn't really what she was feeling. She was aroused and had to get her self under control.

She stopped working on the lock and closed her eyes moving any images of Lex’s lips out of her mind. Once she got her composure back she opened the door with no problems. Swinging the door open her eyes widen and she did hit the jack pot. She put her shoes back on with no fear the sound of her heels on the floor would wake Lex up.

The computer sitting on the desk was her first stop. She turned it on and of course the first thing it need was a pass code. Chloe opened the purse pulling out her special CD. It got pass any security system on computers and Lex Luthor’s computer didn’t stand a chance. She popped it in the desktop and let it start to decode the password. The computer flickered off then on again and restarted placing Chloe at it start menu.

She clicked around checking for the most recent files used and found his schedule first. Taking a jump drive from her bag she hooked it up to the back of the hard drive and started downloading the schedule. While it downloaded she looked for the info he spoke of on the phone about the painting. Even though he said it was useless that was for Genevieve to decide.

“Come on.” Chloe started talking to her self since the room was far too quite. The penthouse seemed so closed off and cold. She clicked on several files dated for the day of the phone call and finally had something. “Here we go.”

The schedule was downloaded and Chloe moved to take the untitled file with an image of the painting labeling several of its features. Chloe took no notice of what the file said and started downloading it as well.

Once she was done she took out her encryption disk closed out any traces of her on the computer then shut it down. She pulled a tissue from her bag wiping down any traces of her fingers on the computer then packed up to leave.

Her job done she locked the door back and headed out of the place. Before leaving she looked into the study one last time and Lex was still asleep. Getting what she came for Chloe left and went home.


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Home at last Chloe didn’t think she would be feeling the way she was. She kicked off her heels and went into her bathroom. She took off her dress and felt the need to shower, brush her teeth and to wash her hair. She felt dirty like something was on her she couldn’t get off and it was Lex all over her. Lex’s hands were still at her legs, still running though her hair and his lips were still on hers.

“Stop it Chloe.” She said looking at her self in the foggy mirror from her almost scolding hot shower. She had to snap out of this. She wasn’t falling for his charms the way he was falling for her. She couldn’t convince her self of this. Her mind just like her body betrayed her in her sleep.

While in bed Chloe dreamt of things that could have been that night. If she let him pull down her panties how his hand would have felt at her arousal. How his long fingers could tease her in to arousal. The feel of his lips at her neck lowering to her breast and his hand pulling down her black dress exposing her lacy bra to him.

In her dream she could feel him, smell the hint of scotch on his breath, and she let her hands travel to his groin reaching for his member knowing it was hard for her. In the middle of the night Chloe was woken from the shock of her dream and she was hot under her comforter her. Beads of sweat were forming on her body and she had to do something about this.

She was merely turned on by his body and it was lust. It was a while ago since she had sex and Jason giving her and orgasm days ago was no longer sustaining her needs. She wanted more and she wanted Lex to give it to her.

Chloe let her dream take over in her awakened state as she reached her own hand into the folds of body underneath her satin pajama bottoms. She teased her clit and fondled her breast. She got her self wet and slipped two fingers into her heat and pumped them in and out her.

Alone in her room she whimpered and moaned pleasing her self. She closed her eyes and thought of the things from her dream. Lex’s hands were her hands on her breast then her fingers become his cock thrusting into her. She felt his tongue in her mouth and him groan as he pumped into her. Chloe let the thoughts of Lex fucking her and her hand inside her bringing her to climax.

Once she was done and her body was stated she took in a few breaths controlling her labored breathing and she started to cry. She was letting him into her thoughts more then she should and the thought she was having right now was one she should never have.

He was changing her mind about him and she only spent one day with him. Lex Luthor was getting under her skin. For the first time ever she felt bad about drugging someone and leaving them there alone to wake up alone not knowing what had happened. It was no better then what Lex did to the women he sleep with leaving them alone in hotel rooms to wake up alone.

Chloe pulled her fingers out of her and curled up into ball then cried her self to sleep. It was something she hadn’t done since her mother was killed. She felt bad about what she'd done in the bed. Never before did she want her mark to have sex with her but that's she could think about as she cried and the thought made her feel horrible.

She did need to revaluate what was happening.


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Chloe woke up in her bed alone and felt sticky. She looked around the room and had to remember what city she was in and what job she was on. In the haze of sleep it was unclear for a moment then she heard her phone ringing.

It was plugged up at her desk in the other room and she jumped up from her bed to get it. It was her business line and she hoped it wouldn't be Ares calling to check in on her.

“Bastet” Chloe grumbled into the phone now knowing it was Genevieve calling after checking out the caller id.

“Are things progressing?” Genevieve jumped right into the conversation.

“Yes things are going fine. I made some progress last night.”

“Really do tell.”

Chloe remember last night and masturbating to thoughts of Lex. She was really shaken up last night but today all that had to change. Genevieve's voice reminded her that he was mark and nothing more.

“I have some information for you from his computer about the painting. Unfortunately the information is incomplete. I have also seen the painting and I know where he’s hiding it.”

“I’m very impressed. I assume that you won’t be stealing the painting until the research his complete.”

“Yes of course I can wait on that.” Chloe knew that this was going to be a long con and was prepared to wait had leaned how to wait but what was developing with Lex had to be dealt with.

“How on earth did you get to his computer?” Genevieve huffed into the phone and sounded like she couldn’t believe so much had been done.

“I got him to take me to his home then I drugged him.”

“You drugged him and you don’t think he well put it together that you did it?”

“No I won’t put it pass him but there is one thing keeping Lex’s better judgment from interfering with my work.”

“What would that be Ms. Soren?”

Genevieve really just wanted to know that she wasn’t going to fail. Chloe knew she was worried about her and she had say something to easy her mind. “To say it plainly he wants me in his bed. He wants to fuck me and prove something to himself. The drive to do so well keep him from thinking to hard about me being the one that could have drugged him.”

“Well I hope your right about this. Send me the information you have collected.”

“You should be receiving it before lunch.”

Chloe hung up on her and hoped she wouldn’t call her like this everyday of the con. She looked at the time on the phone and it was near seven in the morning. Her job at the museum was waiting for her and Chloe moved to the bedroom to start getting ready.

Just as she was passing by her foyer back to the bed room there was a knock at the front door. She looked through the peephole and Lex Luthor was standing there.

“Shit” Chloe muttered to her self. She wasn’t expecting him to question her so soon. She padded down her hair not knowing what she looked like and opened the door for him slowly.

“We need to talk.” Lex said to her his voice stern and his jaw clinched. Chloe prepared for this talk but after last night she didn’t know if it would go as smoothly as she planned.

TBC

Chapter 6 Trust

[lj715]

It took me forever to find this update. Great update! I love how Chloe is really falling for Lex & she keeps having to remind herself of what she has to do. Was really surprised that Lex showed up @ the end. Can't wait for more.

[Krysia]

First of all it always amazes me when someone comes up with some security messures only for someone else to find a new way of craking them. I can't wait for Chloe to get into the vault. I really like looking into Chloes background and the way she works a job. I also enjoy the way Lex keeps messing up her plans. I can't wait for more.

[hfce]

Great update I can't wait to see how she will talk her way out of it.


Hope :)

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the feedback. Yes Krysia any spy show you watch there is always away past the barriers and we have seen Chloe on SV break past all sorts of Luthor Crop security and hatching into any computer system there is so I think her as a hit woman fits well.

Chapter 6 Trust

“Come in.” Chloe moved back from the door reluctantly allowing Lex into her place. Her apartment was clean enough and she always put any of her work away in case of surprises like this.

He moved in and turned to her staring her down. She knew he wanted answers about what happen to him last night. He appeared he was dressed for work in traditional black slacks and dark purple shirt. He looked a bit worn and it had to be the drugs that kept him asleep all night but sometimes they left you with a drowsy feeling.

She moved to close the door and wanted to get her lies together before she spoke to him. “Can you give me a minute?”

“You look fine.” Lex moved in on her almost push her up against the door. “I want to talk now.”

“I just woke up give a minute. Have seat in the living room. You can’t come barging into my place demanding things.” Chloe shimmied around him.

“Fine, I’ll give you a minute.” He said coldly.

Chloe directed him to the sofa in the living room and went off to her bathroom. She closed and locked the door behind her looking her self over. Her eyes where puffy from crying last night, her hair was sticking to the sides of her face and her hands still had traces of lasts night’s events while she was alone in bed.

Her first task was to get the smell off her hands then she grabbed her brush giving her hair and few quick strokes putting it into place. Then she took a moment to use some of her face wash and scrubbed her face franticly. Taking care of her morning breath was her last task and she looked over her self. It appeared she was more of her self now and was ready for him or she thought she was.

“What do you want?” Chloe didn’t think to change and left on the satin pajama set hoping it would distract him slightly.

“What the hell happened to me last night?” He was sitting but got up when she got in the room. She could see his body coiled in anger and his focused was on getting answers.

Chloe furrowed her brow and looked at him with the best confused face she could muster up. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Lex took a few steps to her. “Let me refresh your memory. I woke up this morning in my study on the sofa and my glass was shattered on the floor.”

“Oh God… Are you ok?” Chloe moved to touch his arm trying to appear surprised.

“Don’t play dumb with me Sasha. Something happened to me and I think you know.” He yanked his arm away from her and she could see his breathing was getting labored.

She was use to seeing him smug, aroused, and last night she saw him humbled but now he was angry and Chloe didn’t know what to expect from him.

“I think you should calm down.”

“Don’t tell me to fucking calm down.” He took both her arms into a tight grip pulling her closer to him. “Did do something to me? Did you drug me?”

Chloe tried to back of him and knew several moves to get him on the ground in a matter of second but she wasn't Chloe she was Sasha and she had to let him hold on to her.

“Let go of me. I don’t know what happened to you. I left remember.”

Lex tightened his hold on her squeezing her arms pulling her closer to him. “I remember you running away from me last night.”

“I didn’t run away. You came here because you got rejected and you want to know why and now you making up some crap story.” Chloe didn’t like this she had to move away from him. “You want to add abusive to the list of traits I have for you.”

Lex loosened his grip on her but didn’t let her. “I didn’t get rejected you wanted me you just got scared of something.”

“I’m not scared of you.” Now that he wasn't holding her so tightly Chloe jerked her back away from him. She moved across the room standing in front of her sofa. “I told you I don’t trust you.”

Lex turned his attention to her. “That didn’t stop you from letting…”

“Don’t even say it” Chloe cut in on him. She didn’t need a play by play reminding her of how good he felt on her last night. “I told you last night that I think we both had a mixed view on what was going to happen last night.”

Lex moved to her again and she tried backing away from him but he was around the coffee table on her arms again before she could do anything. “I don’t remember everything that happened last night but I could feel how much wanted me.”

“So sure of your self.” Chloe was trying to keep it together but now she was seeing her dream from last night. She took in a deep breath before she went on. “Not every woman is going to throw themselves at you.”

“You think you know me so well.” Lex pressed her against him. “You have no idea what kind of person I am.”

“I know you like to throw actuation around.” Chloe could feel his chest heaving and the tension in his body. Her heart started to beat harder pounding its way out of her chest. She didn’t know why she was anger. He had every right to want to know what happened to him but they way he was acting he was pulling out emotions she didn’t’ think possible.

“Tell me what happened to me last night Sasha.” Lex pulled her closer to him meeting eyes with. His grip tightened again and she could feel the bruises starting to form there.

“I didn’t do anything to you. I don’t know what happened to you!” She yelled at him fighting to get free.

“Stop lying. No one else came into the penthouse last night other then you. I left the room for two minutes who knows what you could have done to my drink. I don’t fully trust you hell I don’t trust anybody but I didn’t think you would do something to me.”

Chloe tried to get away from him and eyes looking at her. He was looking hurt and she didn’t want to care that she hurt him. She was doing her job and how Lex was feeling didn’t matter. “I have no reason to want to do something to you.”

“You don’t? Tell me why? Why I should believe you?” He shot back at her.

“Because I want see you again. If I wanted to see you again why the hell would I drug you up and do something to you.” Chloe tried to think of anything to tell him to back him off and she told him the truth. She wouldn’t want to hurt him but she had and she was going to keep doing it since it was her job to.

“So you admit that you wanted more from me last night?” His hands released her arms but he just moved them down around her body clutching at the satin top she was wearing.

Chloe forced her self to breathe being that closed to him. Every breath she took in his scent. Ever time she moved she could feel the firmness of his chest brushing against her body. Ever time she met eyes with him he was peering through her seeing what she wanted knowing that last night she did want him to do anything and everything to her. Now she was feeling that way again.

“I admit it but it doesn’t…” Chloe tried to talk and plead her case but his mouth was covering hers. His hands felt over the satins grasping her hips. Chloe's body didn’t listen to her to stop and she pushed into him. Her tiny frame rested against him and her hands moved up his chest around his neck to cupping the back of his head pulling him close to her deepening the kiss.

His tongue went to her mouth flicking about and Chloe teased him thrusting into his groin. Her better judgment had shut down. Last night in bed this is what she wanted and she had him there now moving the satin top she wearing up her body.

Lex obviously knew what he was doing to her as she moaned in his mouth feeling his fingers on her bare skin. He hiked the shirt up higher and his hand leaned her back slightly to place one hand at her stomach trailing it up the middle of her body between her breasts not hidden by a bra. His fingers trailed over to one of her breast and closed around the nipple.

Chloe jerked a little under his touch but didn’t stop kissing him but taking over the kiss getting what she wanted out of him. Her mouth was battling with him for control and finally at some point they stop fighting the other and just let the kiss happen.

Her body was going flush with heat and she could feel her center starting to twitch wanting his attention. His fingers teased her nipple and that was enough she was going to do something she never done with any of her marks.

They kissed her, they touched her, but Chloe never fucked any of them. Often times before the act of sex she jabbed them with a needle knocking them out before things went to far. They’d wake up and have no idea what happened to them but today was different then all those times.

She moved her arm from his head around his body nudging him around toward the sofa. Once in position she pushed him down opening her eyes to look at him. He was waiting for to make the next move. His damn eyes were hungry for her and Chloe loved the look he was giving her. She jumped over him straddling him on the sofa capture his mouth again with her own.

Her heat made contact with his cock for the first time and she could feel how hard he was through his pants. She pushed down into it and heard him moan in her mouth. She rolled her hips over him and heard him almost growling trying to kiss her.

This felt good and it felt right to her as her fingers started to fumble with the buttons of his shirt. She got them undone yanking it back exposing his chest to her hands rubbing down the muscles of his chest. For a moment she let go of his lips licking a line down to his neck biting into him then moving further down to his chest bending down to kiss his pectorals.

“You want me now?” Lex grunted out to her as she closed her teeth over his nipple. “Fuck” He grunted again and pushed up into her body.

Chloe moved her hand to finish getting him out of his shirt and didn’t answer his question. Her mouth went back up his body to seizing his lips again. She thought he would be touching her, he would be doing something but all she could feel was him forcing his body not to push up into her as she girded into his erection.

Chloe grabbed his hands wrapping them around her then he moved them away again. She tried again and he moved them back to his sides again. She stopped kissing him looking over him. “What’s wrong?”

“I want and answer.” He lowered his voice waiting for something she couldn’t give.

Chloe thrust down in him and he stopped her from doing it again grabbing her waist keeping her in place. “You don’t want this?” She said moving into his lips licking a line across his mouth hoping he wouldn’t make her say anymore.

Lex leaned back away from her rejecting the kiss. “I didn’t say that. I think you can feel how much I want this but I want you to answer me.” He waited looking at her studying her face.

This was her chance to stop this before it went too far. Her judgment was impaired for a moment but now he had her focus and she could stop before she crossed the line. He moved his hands down the back of her satin pants reaching for the flesh of her ass and he pushed her down into him again.

“Just tell me you want me.” Chloe could see what he was asking for and she gave in for the first time in her life.

“If you don’t fuck me I’ll have to go in my bedroom and get the job done myself.” Her eyes widen at him giving him the best answer to his question she could.

“No need to do that.” His hand reached into her pants further and he moved her over him. Chloe moved to undo the buttons of her shirt quickly taking it off with out a second thought.

His eyes went to her breast then he lowered his mouth to one of them. He was going too slowly and Chloe grabbed his head pulling him to where she needed him. His mouth captured her nipple and his tongue swirled around it. They where are already hard and erect for brushing against him.

She let her head fall back as he sucked on the tiny buds of her breast. Her moaning filled the room and her body was pushing down into him so hard she was starting to tease her self getting wetting for him. “Condoms” Her mouth said it but didn’t think he heard because she only thought the words were in her mind.

“Right.” Lex said over her nipple. He nudged her back and Chloe got of him. She pulled down the pajama pants and was naked in front of him.

She could see he was staring at her and not moving to get a Condom. “Condom” She said slowly trying to break him out of his trance. He moved to reach in his pocket and Chloe was getting impatient like always. She watched him pulling out a condom from his back pocket and she went for his pants pulling at them. Chloe didn’t think about the bruises at her side from two jobs ago and she didn’t know that’s what he was focusing on.

Lex lifted up off the sofa. “Impatient.” He grunted at her helping her undress him. His pants were off she could look over his naked form and he appeared to be hairless expect for in the right places. His cock was already hard for her and this was what she dreamt about last night, Lex Luthor hard for her ready to take her.

“I’ll take that.” Chloe grabbed the condom from him ripping it open with her teeth. He was smirking at her waiting and watching her rolling it down his shaft. Chloe held him in her hands as she moved back over him. She lowered her body down him slowly the tip of him at her entrance knowing how wet she gotten allowing her to plunged down on him with ease.

Hissing as he filled her she locked eyes with him and this is what she wanted. Her hands went to his shoulders rolling her hips over him. His where on her back caressing her down on him. Lifting up slightly she squeezed her thighs closer on him tightening her channel around him.

“Gah!” He moaned and pushed up into her. Chloe give him a smirk back breaking his iron concentration on her. “Who’s smug now?” He retorted to her smirk.

“That title is all for you.” Chloe lowered her mouth to him kissing hard starting to thrust down on him. Starting with smooth strokes she worked her self up into frenzy slamming down him harder. Her nails went to his flesh. She let go of his lips and he let a harsh breath. She breathed out feeling him tension up against her.

“Yeah... come on... Lex.” She pushed down on to him and wanted him with her but he was holding his body stiff under her. Chloe gripped his shoulders moving her body closer to him resting her head next to his. “Fuck me.” She grunted into his ear.

He let out a loud primal roar and gripped her hips pushing up into her. He let her control their movements as her body jerked down on his cock. Getting closer to her release she was whimper like the night before but this time it wasn’t her fingers in side her but his cock pulsing in her getting her closer.

“Yeah…yeah…” Chloe chanted in his ear breath in time with her body until she lost control of her hips and started thrust down into him wildly. She threw her head back closing her eyes.

“Fuck.” She could hear him grunting through clinched teeth. “Fuck.” He said again tightening his grip on her.

She let one of her hands move away from him and tried to move it down between them. “No, let me do it.” Lex called to her and one of his holding her down went between them. He wedged between them enough to find her clit and pushed in to the swollen bit of flesh.

Her cries became short grunts like an animal and he pushed into her clit again. She let go of the tension in the room and the guilty feeling for wanting this. Her body let go and she clamped down on him. She moved back against him convulsing over him coming around his member inside her.

“Oh God… Sasha” He moved his arms around her bring her closer to him thrusting up into her tightening muscles letting him self go right after her. She could feel his release into the condom as she jerked at her with short pumps.

Chloe tried to focus on his last words before he came and he didn’t call her by her name. She wanted her name to be what he said and even though it technically was right she didn't like it. She didn’t move right way and let her body come down.

“I have to take the condom off.” Lex said to her moving to stroke her hair as she rested on him.

It was like she was in some sort of daze on top of him. His body covered in sweat and his chest moving up and down as caught his breath she wanted to feel it.

“Sorry” was the only thing she could manage raising off him slowly reaching to hold his cock in place as she moved away from him. She rolled to the side of the sofa resting back on it feeling her thighs burning from thrusting at him so hard.

“Which way is the bathroom Sasha?” Lex was looking at her but Chloe didn’t want to look at him. She instructed him on which way to go keeping her gaze away from his naked body next to her.

Chloe looked around the room once he was gone and saw he'd taken his clothes with him. She reached for her top waiting to cover her self up before he came back. It was to late to take it back but she wanted to. She felt dirty like she crossed a line between just conning and just being someone’s paid call girl.

This wasn’t suppose to happen but it was to late to take it back now and Lex Luthor was sitting back next to her fully dressed looking rumpled and less professional then she was use to seeing him.

“I have to go in to the office.” He reached to touch her and she jerked back away from him.

“Ok its fine. I have to get ready to go to the museum.” Chloe thought he would just go away. She picked up her pants moving to her bedroom.

“What’s going on? Are you alright?” Lex followed after her.

She didn’t look back and couldn’t look back. Chloe didn’t want to see his face. “Nothing, I'm fine. You said you had to go so go.”

Chloe was at her closet door ready to open it wanting him to just disappear so she could think about what to do next. He grabbed her arms turning her around to look at him.

“Look at me.” He moved his hand under chin titling her up to look at him. She looked at him and her mind started reeling about what just happened. She had her moment not to do it and keep her distance but it was too late.

“Please just go.” Her eyes started welling up she didn’t want cry in front of him and wouldn’t allow her self to do it.

He shook his head at her and moved his hands away from her. “I don’t attend on fucking you and forgetting you if that’s what this is about.”

This was enough and she moved away from him turning her back to him. “Fine… I understand… you can go.” She chocked on the tears trying to come up.

She felt him touching the back of her hair. “I’ll call you tonight.” She felt him move away then the door closed. Chloe ran out to check and make sure he was gone before she let herself cry.



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“Three…two…one.” Chloe counted down as the guards moved back and forth at the back of Lex’s mansion in Smallville. A week past since they had sex and she keep her distance from him as best as she could.

He called like he said he would but she worked him back. She made up some story about needing to think things over and that she needed space. Lex wasn’t buying it over the phone but it really didn’t matter. The way she felt right now she didn’t trust her self around him and need to focus on why she was there.

Tonight in Smallville she was going to get back to being her self. It didn’t matter what he said. That he wasn’t just going to treat her like he treated every woman in his life the past few years. In a few weeks she would be killing him.

High up in a tree in the cool night air Chloe watched the guard moving around and this wasn't going to be easy. She pulled down her black hood and jumped down from the tree. Placing her binoculars in the kit attached to her belt.

It was easy enough to get over the fencing of the place and getting in wouldn’t be that easy. The place was under guard all day and night but she had to get in and get the vault serial number. This would be a great trial run when she really had to break into the vault.

Going through the garden Chloe felt like the place was a maze but the county records office were more then helpful in giving her the layout of the place. She moved in on to the back of the house and saw the guard pacing back and forth still. She counted out steps for the past hour and he never changed his pattern.

“Three…two…one” She whispered to her self then move in behind him as he walked back turning away from her. She grabbed his arm.

“What the fuck!” the guard yelled but he didn’t have a chance to look at her as she swept her leg across his knocking him over to ground face first and he was out like a light.

Chloe fumbled in his pockets for keys to the house getting them into her gloved hand. She looked around her and didn’t see anyone coming but there was a surveillance camera looking at her and she would take care of that once she was in the house.

She pulled a pair of hand cuffs from her back pocket then started dragging him to the nearest pipe outside. She hooked him to it and when he woke up he wouldn’t be moving. She took his radio from him tossing it into the yard and sent his gun with it.

Chloe used the keys to open the back door to the house. She moved through it quickly and her first stop was the control room holding the camera controls watching her. Moving about the house she was reminded of the person Lex Luthor was. He thought of people as insignificant unless they could be useful to him.

A week ago in her apartment she was useful to him and now she could be discarded with the rest of the trash. Some how she would have to keep him close enough to get the things she wanted from him and that meant facing her reasons for sleeping with him in the first place.

Once in the control room Chloe noticed the system was standard and easy enough for her to break. She pulled her mask off for a moment to hack into the computer system. She wished she had her encryption disk with her but she would have to do this the hard way tonight.

Getting passed the few barriers of the system Chloe was in and at the control panel for all the cameras in the house. It appeared most of the rooms where monitored and she just need to time herself. After studying the key pad panel to the vault it look like it would take her at least ten minutes to open it with out tripping its back up alarm.

So she fixed the tapes to go back and start recording over the past hour making sure they didn’t see her. Then she delayed the recording to start in thirty minutes so she could move through the house and get what she came for.

Once done her watch was set for the time limit and her mask went back on. This was what she did and she was doing it well. Chloe opened the door to the control room and she had someone waiting for her. She reacted and punched him in the throat. He tried to swing back at her but she was quicker sending the guy down.

Another set of handcuffs attached to her belt she used on him. He was starting to wake up but she kicked him in the face. The poor guy was out and she dragged him into the control room. It must have been unlocked because he stepped out but it amazed her that she didn’t see her outside. Chloe paid it no mind and locked the guy in the control room locking his arms behind him.

She moved to the basement as quickly as possible after wasting so much time with the second guy. Once in the cellular she moved to the hidden switch. She pulled the latch and moved back as the bookshelf moved just like before.

“Hello new and improved.” Chloe spoke to the vault pulling her tool kit out of her pocket. Tonight she was running heavy full of gadgets and things to get tonight's job done right. She worked on the panel and felt sweat forming under her hood. She wanted to get this done faster but she took her time for fear of tripping the vault.

Under the panel she could see the serial number. There was no way she could remember all those numbers and letters so jotting them down on the paper with the pin she had stored in her pocket was the way to go. Getting what she came for she put the place back the way she found it.

Chloe moved out of the house quickly only having a few minutes before she had to go and the tapes would start recoding again. Out of the house she made her way back to her car waiting a mile away from the house.

The walk let her clear her head and she pulled the mask off getting the cool night air to brush across her face. She got in the car and took off her utility belt. Tonight she felt more like her self and ready to get back into the game. Lex Luthor wasn’t going to shake her anymore.



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“Lex I got nothing on her.”

“Her mother is really dead?”

Chloe thought she slipped that night telling him her mother was dead but she took care of that knowing sometimes it made for a good story to tell. So she always made sure her alias' mother was dead. Lex was talking to Dominic again and it appeared he was coming up with nothing on Sasha Soren.

“Yes, everything about her story adds up. The only thing that doesn’t fit is her license. It says she’s a blonde and you said she's a brunette.”

Chloe rolled eyes at her self as she listened to the tapes from that week. Chloe wasn’t really worried about it but she forgot about her hair.

“She dyed her hair? Why?”

“Man I don’t know. She wanted a change. Lex you have to give me something for real here. I have been looking into this women and I’m telling you the more layers I pull back the more I see there is nothing wrong with her.”

“There is something. I want you to look harder.”

“Look man the girl is clean. You want to fuck her go ahead.”

“Dominic keep looking. I’ll call you in two weeks.”

*Dial Tone*

The Lex hung up on the PI and he was the rudest person on the phone. Chloe listened to more then enough on the tapes that week and the sound of his voice was haunting her.

Uncle Francisco said it would take a day or two to get the number for the vault but it appeared that it would take longer. It was only one day after she broke into the mansion and she wanted the pass code as soon as possible.

She was sure Lex would up security once he found two of his guards knocked out and locked up in the house. There were several phone calls about it and there was no way he knew it was her. The sooner she got the painting the sooner she could get this job done.

The call he made to his team working on the panting told him they hadn’t made any progress. She thought they would have after his warning but nothing was solved yet. He fired them and was in the process of hiring a new staff.

Chloe need to get back to her museum work and stop listening to Lex’s tapes. There was a presentation she was giving soon and she needed to be ready.

Lex wanted to stop by to see her that night but she told him no. She would see him at the meeting and that gave her more time to prepare for him.

Sitting on her sofa she leaned back in the folds of it resting her eyes for a moment before moving to her second job. She closed her eyes and thought of her father and how he was doing. She wanted to talk to him and knew he would help her get her focus back.

“Apollo.” Chloe spoke into her business cell to her father. She never referred to him as father. After she joined the network he didn’t want her to think of him as he father anymore. It was impossible to do but she tried her best. He told her she had to separate herself from her job. Who she was at work wasn’t his daughter.

“Bastet? How are you?” Gabe sounded pleased to hear from her.

“Good. I just wanted to check on you. How’s the flu?” He cleared his throat and spoke to someone else first. “Who is that Apollo?”

“No one Bastet. How is the job going?” He brushed it off and she didn’t like it that meant he was working or preparing to work.

“Are you busy I can call back later?”

“No tell me about the job.” His voice was stern and she knew better then to say no to her father.

“It’s going well. I should be finished here soon if things keep going so well.” Chloe lied because things weren’t going well. Having sex with your mark was the opposite of things going well.

“You know Ares called me and said you better do good on this one.”

“Dadd…Apollo like I told him I can do this no problem.” She wanted to tell him she had sex with Lex and get his advice on how to handle it but she knew that her father would be furious that she slept with a mark.

“There sounds like there is something more honey.”

“No nothing more. I just wanted to check on you. I’ll let you go.” Her father could see right through her. Ares and her father always saw right through her.

“What I'm doing can be put on hold if you need to talk.”

“No I’ll talk to in a few weeks.” She hung up on him before he could pull the truth out of her. Chloe let her thoughts go and they went right to Lex.

She thought working last night would help her get back to herself but it didn’t work. There had to be a distraction from the thoughts of his cock pumping inside her and she starting preparing her for work at the museum. That would give her something to do other then feeling guilty for indulging in her desires.




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“I want the robes and all of the wardrobes to be free standing. People should be able to see the front and the back. There are some intricate details on these garments and they shouldn’t be missed.” Chloe clicked to the next slide giving her presentation to the members of the board. She showed them examples of one of the pieces from the exhibit and how she wanted them.

Another week and she had to make progress at both her jobs. Lex Luthor let her be for the week. He left a few messages but Chloe ignored them. She told her self she was playing hard to get and seeing how much she could keep his interest but she was giving her self time to get ready for him.

Chloe moved to turn the lights on after finishing her last slide. “I have two contractors the museum has used before bidding for the job and they should be getting me a final bid by tomorrow. If there are no more questions that concludes my presentation.”

Chloe looked at Mrs. Towson, Mr. Parks and Darren Westport smiling at her looking please. When she glanced in Lex’s direction he was less then pleased with her.

“I think you have things running smoothly.” Darren chimed in. Everyone nodded and agreed. “Well if no one has anything to add then we well schedule a meeting in a few weeks and I’ll speak to you tomorrow about the bids.”

“I have something to add.” Lex spoke up finally after being silent the entire presentation.

“Of course Mr. Luthor.” Chloe spoke to him as calmly as she could.

“You never mentioned using my collection.” He looked at her like he did two weeks ago on her sofa.

It seemed no one else in the room knew what was going on with them and waited for her answer. “If you check your report I will be using them. I didn’t mention them to today since the presentation was focusing on the clothing and other non weapons artifacts. I have some special ideas for them.”

“Special ideas?” He raised and eye brow sitting back in his seat. “Do you care to elaborate on them?”

The rest of the board looked at her. He was flirting with her in front of them. Chloe fisted her hands to the side and couldn’t believe him. “Not at this point in time Mr. Luthor.”

“Well, thank you Sasha.” Darren broke the silence between her and Lex then the board started to leave.

Chloe moved to collect her things and didn’t notice Lex Luthor not getting up to leave but standing next to her. “I guess this is the only way I can talk to you.”

Chloe turned and his chest we facing her he was standing so close to her. “I have no idea what that means.”

“I call you give me the brush off. I invite you out and you give me the brush off. Two weeks and I haven’t heard from you.” Lex moved in on her and she backed away.

‘Damn him’ Chloe said to herself. He was always coming on so strong. If she was getting back into this game then she would have to play back. She still needed into his penthouse and the easiest way was getting invited in. If there was more information then she had to have it.

Chloe moved back from him. “I said I need time to think.”

“And what have you concluded?” Lex moved in like a hawk on her staring her down.

Chloe put her hands on his chest moving closer to him. “I had a good time the other morning.” That was the truth she gave him for a change.

His hands went for her suit coat pulling her closer to him. “I had a good time too. I’d like to have a good time again but like I said you keep giving me the brush off.”

“Sorry.” Chloe inched forward to his lips she had to do this and prove she could do it. “I can make it up to you.” Her lips at his swept over them pressing into him.

His arms wrapped around her and Chloe's body did what was doing every time she was near him betraying her at every turn. She pulled back on him his eyes closed from the kiss. “I think we should slow down.”

He opened his eyes to look at her and Chloe seemed to get him with a kiss then gut him with her words. “Slow down?” He said slowly as if it made no sense. “Is that a nice way of saying you don’t want to repeat what happened at your place on the sofa?” His arms gripped her waist to him. “Because I thought you just said you had a good time with me.”

Chloe pulled back away from him and Lex jerked her back. “Its not a polite way of saying anything. You don’t trust me. I don’t trust you. Maybe we need to work on that before we do something like that again.”

“You have to want to see me for that to happen.” Lex said mockingly

“You really are interested in me aren’t you?” Chloe wanted and honest answer but knew she'd get a quip.

“You want the truth?” Lex moved his hand up her body reaching her cheek.

She nodded at him. “It would be a start at us trusting each other.”

“I would be lying if I said I didn’t think what happened to me when you came to the penthouse didn’t involve you but…”

“I said I didn’t do anything to you.” Chloe interrupted with a lie to defend her self.

“I know you say it but I don’t believe it yet. What you said about wanting to see me again has stuck with me the past two weeks. You confound me to no end and I have to figure you out.”

His thumb went across her cheeks to her lips pulling down on them to her chin lowing to her neck down to the opening of her blouse. Chloe sucked in the air around her and she tried to answer him as his hand moved down her body.

“Ok. You like a mystery. What if there is nothing to solve then your not interested anymore.” Chloe keep her hands to her sides but put one around the hand going down her body.

“Then I would still be interested Sasha without the doubts.” His mouth covered hers before she could speak. Chloe wanted him to take her again right here in the office but she had to stop this.

She yanked away from him getting free from his grip. “Then I think slower is the better idea.”

She heard him sigh and nod at her as if he was giving in. It appeared he gave in when it was something that he wanted. “Have dinner with me tonight.”

“OK. I’ll have dinner with you.”

“Let’s go then.” He moved to walk out of the room.

“What?!” Chloe looked at her watch. “It’s three o’clock…you want to eat dinner at three?” Chloe called out to him at the door way preparing to leave.

“You have to start trusting me remember.” He moved out the room and Chloe had to follow. This was going to work and she could keep him at bay for as long as she needed to.



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“Huh… what are we doing at an airport?” Chloe said to him as he got of the blue Porsche they drove to what she thought would be dinner.

“We are going to dinner.” Lex said to her moving out on to the airstrip towards the Luthor Corp jet waiting for them.

“Right… and what is wrong with staying in Metropolis?” Chloe leaned against the car not wanting to get on that plane.

He stopped walking moving back in front of her at the car. “The place I want you eat at is in New York. So we have to be in New York to eat there.” He said it as if she should know. He grabbed her hand pulling her off the car.

“I’m not really dressed for this.” Chloe thought he wouldn’t want her to be inappropriately dressed.

He stopped walking them to the jet turning to look at her. “You look amazing stop worrying about that and let’s go.”

She let him lead her to the plane. Two weeks to get her self together and Chloe was getting on a plane to be back where she started at the beginning of the two weeks. She was unsure of who she was suppose to be in all this anymore.

She couldn’t do her job like this. Tonight she would have to prove her self worthy. Her father got a call from Ares and this job meant more then she thought. There was no way she could sleep with again or that’s what she thought she could do.

TBC

Chapter 7 In too deep

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Excellent Letia so Chloe has made her bed now she has to lie in it! I knew Sexy Lexy would be too much for her to say NO! ;)

I am really looking forward to see what is going to happpen next and how long Chloe will bw able to hold out for! I do love it when Lex is pursuing Chloe or in this case Sasha!

I can't wait for more :)

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Oh Chloe you are so gone. ;) I almost feel bad for her but I don't. :D


Hope :)

[lj715]

Great update letia. I love that Chloe is having such a hard time dealing with Lex. Can't wait for more.

[teb85]

Fantastic updates ! I'm loving this fic and as usual can't wait for more !!

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the feedback. Looks like that last chapter put me back in this thread so let’s see if we can't keep it here :yeahbaby: For some reason the chapters are getting so darn long so I hope your not getting bored. I may have to start doing them in parts.

Chapter 7 In too deep

London, United Kingdom One Month Ago

‘Run Chloe…Run faster…just run.’ Chloe repeated to her self over and over again. She was running but her legs were starting to give out on her. If she stopped running she would be caught and it would all be over.

A few moments ago she was just in the arms of a small time political leader in the UK. She was supposed to get into his home and steal the files he had hidden on his computer.

Two weeks and she had this man wrapped around her finger. Marie Curie was who he thought she was. As Marie she was a local girl attending the University of London, working at London school of economics and political science. It was all bull shit and no one was the wiser to her plot. Her English accent was genuine and poor Bishop Lewis fell for her posh tone and he took her home that night to his place.

Ares delegated this job to her just as she was about go and visit her father. He told her that he had things all lined for her to take on this job then other in Washington D.C. and a third that was still being worked out in Metropolis, Kansas.

He met her in a pub two weeks ago and she offered to order him a pint. It would have been just as easy to break into his home and get the file but his massive amounts of security was keeping her from doing things the easy way.

She went home with him and went to the bathroom to prepare a syringe full of her handy knock down drug. Once back out in the bedroom with him she had the needle at the ready in her purse she just needed the chance to jab it into him.

For two weeks this man thought that she wanted him. He tried to kiss her a few nights ago but some how Chloe talked her way out of it. Tonight he was eager and ready to stop playing games. Of course his suggestion to go home with him was what she was waiting for and now she had it.

He wasn’t bad looking but he really wasn’t her type at all. Bishop Lewis was full of himself and she knew he liked his woman blonde and passive. Playing silent, chaste young Marie Curie was tiresome and tonight all of that would end.

As she walked into the bedroom and he took her into his arms. He tried to kiss her hard ramming his tongue into her mouth. Chloe’s eyes were open the entire time as he worked on her. She slipped her purse from her shoulder using one hand the best she could to take out the needle.

She pushed him back from her and his eyes were wild, ready to do what she never would do with a mark. Chloe’s hands went behind her back and to hide the needle. “I want you on the bed.” She said in her accent low and seductive.

Bishop Lewis didn’t hesitate to move and do what he was told. Chloe was glad she wasn’t in heels because she didn’t know if tonight she was going to have to run her way out of there. Watching him move to the bed she followed him. He sat on the edge and Chloe moved to push him back until he was lying down. “Close your eyes baby.” She said to him and he did.

She flicked the needle twice. “What is that?” Bishop Lewis asked and she covered his mouth with her own, she didn’t need him opening his eyes. As she kissed him she readied the needle in her hand plunging it in to his arm. The drug worked quickly and soon the pour man was sound asleep, no longer trying to give her wet, sloppy kisses.

Working quickly Chloe grabbed her purse and ran for the office they past on the way to the bedroom. She did her best hacking work in a long time and got the files the client wanted. She had the disk in her purse and just as she was about get going through the doorway some one kicked her.

The wind was knocked out of her and she was on the ground in the office. She was kicked in the gut again. “Who are you little lady. Gave the old man a jolt did you?” It was a guard speaking to her kicking her again and he must have seen her mark sound asleep in his bed alone with a needle sticking out of his arm.

“Shit!” Chloe yelled as he kicked her again. He was going to bruise her if she didn’t stop him. Fumbling in her purse for the gun there, she gripped it in her hands getting kicked again. “That’s enough!” Chloe yelled catching her breath pointing the gun and firing without a second thought.

She got up as the man feel to the ground. In a great deal of pain she had to run out of there before another guard came. Getting out the back door then jumping over the fence into the moist streets from the rain earlier that day, Chloe ran.

‘Run…faster Bastet.’ She repeated in her mind getting further away from the house. Her entire body cover in sweat and her midsection throbbing from getting kicked repeatedly, Chloe got away.

She didn’t feel bad about drugging the man or killing the other that was probable going to kill her. It was a job and it was now compete ahead of schedule. In the morning she would be heading to Germany to visit her father and then Ares would call and tell her to head out to Washington D.C. and Chloe would complete another job. This was her life and she didn’t want to have it any other way.



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Manhattan, New York Present

The chill in the air brushed over Chloe’s face as she exited the limo. Lex helped her out of the back seat then placed his hand at the small of her back leading her into the tiny restaurant somewhere in Manhattan.

“Where are you taking me?” Chloe finally griped after 2 hours on the plane then the time difference of one hour and the half an hour in the car to drive from the air strip, she finally had to say something.

“I told you we are going to dinner.” He answered her and that’s all he said since they left.

He was reading most of the plane ride only to chime in to ask if she need anything. His big plans to leave forced him to bring some work with him. Chloe ignored him most of the ride by getting some much need rest. She wasn’t sleeping well and didn’t want to admit. Her initially dream of Lex had transformed into an on going event night after night.

“I just don’t want you taking me somewhere to I don’t know…kill me or something.” Chloe followed him to the door of the so called restaurant looking up at the sky. As night started to fall over the city she could see the clouds rolling.

“Your trusting me remember.” Lex turned back to her as he opened the door to the place. “I trust you like Italian and this is the only place I know you can get good cuisine without going to Italy.”

She glared at him as she walked past him and she could see out of the corner of her eye him lowering his gaze to look at her back side going into the place. “I’ll believe it when I taste. Just because you were right about the scotch doesn’t make you and expert on everything.”

Lex followed in behind her and they were greeted by the host. “Mr. Luthor…” The man went off in Italian and Lex replied to him in Italian as well. They spoke for a few moments and the host made some comments about the type of woman she was and Lex defended himself saying that he was still working on figuring her out then he turned his attention to her.

“Mr. Capalbo this is a new friend of mine Sasha Soren…” He announced her in English as if she didn’t understand what they were speaking about before. He was eyeing her when he called her his new friend and Chloe would have never labeled them as that in this phase of her con.

She nearly rolled her eyes at him for being so presumption that she didn’t speak the language knowing full well she did. She replied to the little talk about her. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Capalbo. Mr. Luthor has yet to make any plans on keeping me around any longer then the other women he’s brought to your very interesting establishment.”

The host reached for her hand saying something to her about speaking Italian and that he would love to hear her beautiful voice say something in his native tongue. Chloe glanced at Lex as she spoke to the host and his face was shifted in surprise in her ability to understand and speak the language so well then her focus went back to host.

She took the chance to allow the host to kiss her hand while she said something along the lines of him taking her off to dinner instead of Lex since they both know his reputation. Looking at him she could see Lex screwing up his face getting a little peeved that her attention was on the host.

“Are you going to seat us some time tonight?” He spoke up and his tone was less formal and polite then when they first arrived. The host seemed to get the point that he wasn’t pleased with his flirting with his date and immediately started to show them to their table.

Once they were seating Lex waited for her to sit and Chloe pulled off her suit coat. Tonight was about getting her control back on this con and she wished she could have changed before leaving. It wasn’t wise for her to just hop on a plane but she had to keep him interested after abandoning him for two weeks.

Mr. Capalob still speaking in Italian asked what they wanted to start. “I think we should start with some Prosecco. What do you think Lex?” She replied in Italian watching Lex focus on her words as they fell from her lips.

Lex gave her a smirk and she could see that tonight’s game had started. “Prosecco it is…” He ordered the Italian sparkling wine and he included a starter.

The host ran off with their first orders and Lex didn’t even glance away from her once while he order. “So how many languages do you speak?” He said to her mockingly getting back to English.

“How many do you?” Chloe shot back at him. For a moment she took her attention away from him looking around the table. “Where is the menu?”

“They don’t have one. Whatever Italian dish you can think of they can make. Now getting back to what I asked.”

The place had very few people in it and it seemed more like some one’s dinning room then a restaurant. Chloe assumed this place was a touch of Italy hidden away in the city that Lex found because of his wealth.

She thought of her answer trying to remember what she put in her portfolio for the museum and she only put five of the major nine she studied over the years in the business. “I speak fluent Italian, French, Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese.”

“That‘s all. You studied Asian art artifacts and you only recognized two of the counties that comprise the continent.”

Chloe glared at his smugness showing again. “I said fluent. I have dabbled in Korean and Thai and a few others but it’s mostly characters I can recognize my accent isn’t very good.”

“Of course.” Lex said to her as if the question was a test she passed. “What are you going to have?”

“You didn’t say how many you’re fluent in?” She retorted to him not answering her question.

“I think we are pretty much matched in fluency but I also speak German.” He answered just as their waiter returned with the Prosecco he ordered presenting it to Lex. “She wanted it let her taste it first.” He passed the glass that was poured for him over to her.

Eyeing him Chloe didn’t know what game this was but she played along for now. She sipped it slowly and the bubbles tickled her nose. “Very good choice.”

“You doubted my ability to choose something to your liking?” Lex sneered at her.

Chloe placed the glass down licking her upper lip lightly. “I haven’t tested all of your abilities so I still have my reservation about your skills.” They stared at each other again and the waiter cut into their flirting asking if they need anything else before they made their dinner orders.

“Linguine con vongole please.” Chloe replied to the server still keeping her concentration on Lex’s blue gray eyes studying her.

She didn’t hear his order because his hand she thought was resting in his lap was touching her hand under the table. She tried to move her hand away from him and he wouldn’t stop until she jerked away. “What are you doing?”

“Nothing….” Her mumbled to her sipping from his flute of Prosecco. “…Why do you have such and interest in linguistics?” He was testing her again and she appeared to have failed as he went back into the conversation. He wanted to do something and Chloe rejected him.

She tried to push back the failure and answer him. “Well, I did start off in linguistics in college then I got more interested in the arts once I started to study more about the cultures the languages belonged to.”

“I could see that but I don’t see your interest in weapons.” He sipped his drink again and was almost insulting her choice in major.

“Why not be interested?” Chloe let out a harsh sigh when his head fall to the side curling up his lip as if she was being ridiculous. “Think about your sword. Its a living breathing thing. Someone put in years of pain staking work to make it, their heart in fact. It wasn’t just created as weapon but a symbol of several of the qualities the person that wheedles it must have. Such as discipline, patients, determination, strength, power…” Chloe paused and he was smirking at her.

“Are you laughing at me?” She could feel her voice getting higher a sure sign of frustration. He hadn’t done much but she was fluster with his doubt in her lies.

“I’m not laughing at you but at my self.”

“Explain” She said glaring at him.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve had a conversation with a woman.” He almost smiled at her but it looked more like a mischievous grin.

“You mean you don’t talk to the women you date, you just sleep with them and never call again.”

He shifted in his seat undoing the top button of his collar. It was the truth and she knew he didn’t want to come clean about it. “That’s not what I meant at all. When I say conservation I mean I ask you a question and I get a genuine answer back. I like that you have a passion for your work and it shows in the way you speak about it. It’s nice to listen to you.” He finished and Chloe cleared her throat.

She wasn’t expecting a pleasant answer from him and it took her off guard. “Well…thank you. The last time we had dinner I did blather on. It would be nice to hear something about you.”

“Ok something about me.” He thought for a moment pouring her more of the wine. “I saw in your portfolio you use to work with French pieces.”

“Right I did but you are telling me about you.” Chloe thought this would come and hoped he was asking her about the painting she was meant to steal. Maybe he would assume she could help him figure the painting out since he fired his team working on it.

“I know I’m getting to it.” Chloe tried not to look at his mouth. It was extremely distracting from listening to him. “I have a piece that I had a few professors working on but they have found nothing. I thought a fresh pair of eyes would have some insights into the pieces.”

“I could look at it. What century is it?”

“The 17th is the best period determined. It has some very interesting elements that I need to understand.” The waiter came back with their starter and Lex paused to order the wine before getting back to the painting. “I think you saw it when we were in the cellular. It was incased in glass when you first entered the vault.”

Chloe did see it but she wasn’t going to make it known to him. “I did see the case but I didn’t examine the painting. If you want to you can bring it by the museum lab and I can take a look.”

“No!” He said his voice almost echoing in the room. He cleared his throat and she could see he lost control for a moment. For some reason this painting was important to both him and Genevieve, she was willing to have him killed for it. “Sorry but it can’t be moved. I can show you the scans and x-rays of it when we return to Metropolis.”

He opened this can of worms and it was her chance to get some information out of him. “What’s so important about this painting?” Chloe picked at one of the peperoni ripieni not looking at him so she didn’t appear to eager to know about the painting.

“Underneath the painting is a map that leads somewhere but I don’t know where. The text on the upper part of the pieces has clues but no one was been able to give me a straight answers about the location of the…” He stopped short stuffing his mouth with food.

It was like he said to much and didn’t want to tell her what the painting really meant to him. “I’m sorry I missed that last part. The location of what exactly?”

“I don’t really want to share that information with you yet.” He seemed uneasy now that she asked. His brow was furrowed and his body seem to tension up in his chair. “If you can take a look and figure something out then maybe I would feel more privy to give you the information.”

“Still don’t trust me.” Chloe scoffed at him hoping to push his buttons a little.

“No, its not a matter of trust with you and I. There are certain people who would… who…”

She knew what he wanted to say. Their where certain people that would want to kill him for what he knew about the painting and that’s what she was sent for. She stopped him from stumbling to find the right word. “It’s ok you don’t have to say it. I can wait.”

“Really?” He replied disdainfully. “I remember how impatient you were in your apartment two weeks ago. Something about ‘I’ll take that’ as if I didn’t know how to put on a cond …”

“Stop that!” Chloe dropped her fork glaring at him. He was going to say something about a condom and she didn’t need a reminder of how good it felt when they had sex. “We are going slower remember. I would prefer if you reframed from talking about what happened that day.”

As he was sipping his drink she could see that he was getting to her again and his next half ass statement was the end of this talk for her. “I don’t see why you don’t want to talk about us having sex. You did it you should be able to talk about it.”

“I can talk about it but I don’t see the point of you giving me a play by play of what happened.” She sighed bring her glass to her lips to calm he nerves.

He leaned over on the table almost on her side of the small thing. The candle in the middle was lighting his face for her and she could see a shine of sweat on his shinny bald head.

She didn’t know why he was sweating and the only time she saw him like that was when they were having sex. His head was dripping afterwards but there was no way he could be aroused at that point seeing as how she hadn’t done anything to make him feel so.

“I want to ask you one question then I won’t bring it up again.”

Chloe moved in on him as well getting close to his mouth. “Fine one question.”

“What are those bruises on you?” He sat back and that wasn’t what she was expecting. It seemed like he wanted to kiss her but he threw her another curve ball.

Chloe sat and smiled then said the best lie she could think of. “Would you believe me if I told you I am extremely clumsily?”

“No.” He said looking at her in disbelief. Nothing she seemed to say tonight was getting by him.

“You don’t have to believe me but it’s true I fell a month ago.” Chloe could still fill the guard kicking the shit out of her a month ago. She thought she would die that night getting caught off guard. It was an easy con and she wished that this one was going the same way.

“We are learning to trust each other so I’ll take you at your word.” He would take it but she could see he didn’t mean it. Chloe thought she was doing well but apparently her lies weren’t working the way they normally would. At least she wasn’t aroused or inclined to do something that she shouldn’t, for now.

The conversation seemed to drift off to her family. Chloe was prepared but the more she lied the more she felt bad about it. She told him where she was born and told him that her father was also in business but not the business of killing people. He was taking in Sasha Soren’s story but Chloe was still feeling uneasy about lying and didn’t know why.

Lex seemed to be honest opening up slightly about his mother telling her finally how she died. He seemed a little wiry talking about Lionel Luthor who she knew well enough from his profile on the network and he actually hired her father once. There was very little said about either of his parents. When she asked about his business he opened up a bit more talking about the papers he was reading during the flight.

It was just like the first time they had dinner and she tried to play off her better qualities eyeing him the right way, drawing attention to just the right places of her body. Before they were sitting so close he kept brushing against her or touching her. Now that they were across from each other and he was rejected early into the night he wasn’t trying anything at all and didn’t seem respective to her seduction.

At some point they finished eating, working through the Prosecco then two bottles of wine, and also having time for desserts and brandy. Before she knew it they were leaving and it was very late into the evening.

“Damn it.” Chloe grumbled once they step outside to get into the limo. She ran to the open door taking a seat and Lex moved in close to her. It was raining hard and lighting had the sky rumbling. “Can we fly in this?”

Lex brushed the rain from his head and took out his cell phone. “Let's see.” He dialed a number and spoke quickly to whom she assumed was the pilot. He hung up and didn’t look to pleased. “It looks like we aren’t flying tonight.”

“What?” Chloe almost yelled at him and knew what he was going to suggests next. “We can’t fly above all of this.”

Lex flipped his cell back open. “No, the winds are to strong and they say we won’t be granted access to leave until the morning.” He started dialing. “I’ll call a hotel.”

“We need two rooms.” Chloe jumped in. He looked at her as the phone rang his face seem to drop. There was no way she was going to be alone with him all night. Things went well enough at dinner and she seemed to get his interest back but one room all night was out of the question.



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“I hope you don’t blame me for this” Lex spoke to her at the first desk of the hotel.

“Unless you can control the weather no I’m not blaming you.” Chloe leaned in next to him nudging him, getting her point across.

He handed over a credit card and the clerk questioned why he need two rooms but Lex got rude with him then turned to look at her. “That's not one of the skills I have mastered but I can work on it.” They checked in and Lex handed her the key to her room as they walked to elevator.

“You really don’t have to do this Sasha.” Lex turned to look at her as they descend up to the top floor of the hotel. After she said two rooms he seemed to be thinking of ways to make her change her mind once they got in the elevator. “Nothing has to happen. We can just…”

“Right nothing has to happen...” She cut in. “...and it won’t because I’m going to my room and you to yours.” Chloe knew what she had to do and that was going to bed alone, not worrying about Lex one room away from her. Some how he managed to book rooms at an expensive hotel and get the two best rooms they had to offer.

She tried to ignore him leaning in to look at her like he could see she was conflicted with this decision. “I said slower and that’s what I meant. Stop trying to change my mind.”

“I told you I was looking forward to doing just that so I had to try. “ Looking over at him he gave her the slightest nod as if he was giving up for now. Tonight was nice enough but that’s all it had to be to string him along. Chloe knew this and she knew better then letting her emotions get the best of her.

The elevator doors opened and with her card key in hand she moved to her door at the right and his was to the left. Once they were at the door her back was to him and she swiped the card opening the door.

“I had nice time.” Lex was right against her as she opened the door. Chloe turned to look at him and he handed her the bag full of things she picked up to make it through the night. It had a few toiletries and something to wear to bed.

He seemed to be waiting for her to say something so he could lean in the rest of the way and kiss her. Chloe took the bait and replied to him. “I had a nice time as well.” After she spoke holding the door slightly opened he leaned in.

His lips seemed to be eager as he pressed them into her. He had quick hands moving to her face holding her in place keeping her from pulling away before he was done. Again her eyes were opened seeing him the best she could at this close range.

She could tell his eyes were closed and she tried to keep her mouth closed but some how he worked his way in. Pushing past her teeth to her tongue the taste of the wine they had for dinner was in her mouth before she could rethink it she closed her eyes moving into him.

‘Not again’ Chloe screamed in her mind as his hands started to travel down her body. She moved back from him as far as she could, making him stand in the hall and now she was fully in the room. “Good night Lex.” She said in a rush catching a bit of air to speak.

“If you change your mind….” Lex moved into her room some putting a foot into the doorway. He wasn’t coming in and Chloe stepped back and closed the door repeating her self.

”I said good night Lex.” She was safe in her room away from him. This wasn’t like her last con with the Brit. She knew were she stood with him and what she had to do to get what she wanted.

With Lex it seemed far to simple to just seduce him and use him for all he was worth. He didn’t trust her and his guard appeared to be up all the time. He was challenging every one of her moves and getting in a few of his own.

Chloe flicked the light on in the huge suite then plopped down on the plush sofa in the first part of the room. She closed her eyes and touched her lips letting her mind wonder to the kiss moments ago. “Damn it” She muttered opening her eyes throwing the bag and her purse she was carrying on the ground.

There had to be a reason for this. He was attractive, funny, intelligent, and had just the right amount of cynicism about life but it didn’t matter what he was like or how he seemed to be interested in her.

It was the line she drew in her mind that couldn’t. The kiss at the door had her riled up and it wasn’t working that he told her she could change her mind.

Of course she could change her mind. No matter what she was in control here and this was her con. On the sofa in her apartment she was in control of her body and it wanted his so she took it.

Maybe this con could be different for her. It wasn’t everyday that she meet someone that she felt compatible with. It wasn’t wrong to want to him again and sex would only foster his trust in her.

Chloe made it up her mind that it was ok to do this and she left her things in the room her key in hand and walked down the hall to his room at the left.



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At the other suite door it seemed like she should just be able to knock but her hands weren’t working as they should. They fisted to her side so tight her knuckles where becoming white. She had to remind her self that this was apart of the score and it didn’t have to mean anything other then getting a release to relieve the sexual tension growing between them.

She knocked and waited but it appeared he wasn’t coming to the door. As she started to turn to leave his voice called out to her. “Giving up so soon?”

Chloe turned to him and he looked as if he was winding down for the day. His shoes were off, a few buttons of his shirt were undone, as well as the buttons at his wrist. “If you’re busy I’ll just go to my room.”

“I was on the phone but I’m done now. You should come in. That is why you walked all the way down the hall right?” He smirked at her and it wasn’t the responds she wanted from him.

His appearance was far more appealing then his pompous attitude and she had to counter that. As she walked into the room she answered him. “Don’t get excited. I just thought we could have a night cap.”

He closed the door behind her. “Whatever you say Ms. Soren.”

Chloe wasn’t nervous during dinner or in the limo with him but now in the hotel room she felt her self trembling from fear of what was about to happen. She focused her thoughts on looking at the room and not thinking about what he was doing behind her at the door. “Your room is bigger then mine.”

He walked pass her moving back to were she assumed he was sitting noticing his cell phone on the side table and glass resting next to it. “We can switch if you want.” He sat on the sofa picking up his glass to take a sip. “Are you coming in or your just going to stand at the door?”

Chloe’s mind jerked to attention as she started to let herself drift to his lips touching the glass and the last time she saw him take a drink like that and she drugged him. Paying no attention to his sarcastic remark she took a seat next to him on the sofa taking the glass from his hands.

"I guess I’ll just have to drink this since you didn’t offer me anything.” He watched her drinking the scotch and once she was done with it she licked her lips handing the glass back over to him.

“Are trying to tease me? You know I’m more then willing to participate in this type of game with you but it’s getting rather old.” He was candid with his response to her action and his full attention was on her waiting for an answer.

“What?” Chloe chocked out attempting to act surprise.

“Why did you come to my room?” He asked as if he knew again seeing right through her. Placing the glass down on the table in front of them one of his hands moved to her hair tucking back the brown strands covering her face behind her ear.

“I told you for a drink.” She answered as calmly as possible getting tingles from his touch as his thumb swept across her cheek.

“I’m serious Sasha. Since we had sex in your apartment I haven’t been quite right.”

Chloe’s reaction wasn’t very controlled at all and her eyes squinted looking at him confused. “What are you talking about?”

His hand at her cheek moved down her to her neck, to her shoulder and down the smooth fabric of her blouse resting at her hand on the sofa. “I haven’t had sex like that… well ever.”

“Sex like what?” She said timidly feeling his hand gasping hers.

He started to move forward to her mouth. “Let me show you.” He was kissing her before she could stop him holding her hand down keeping it in place. Chloe fought her bodies need to move to him keeping her eyes opened as she kissed him.

She slowed down the kiss pulling back on him feeling rather flushed but still in control. “I rather you explain.”

Lex’s busy hands moved back up her arm no longer resting on her on hand. His eyes lowered to her chest and Chloe didn’t think he would be so obvious. “Lex?” She said getting his gaze back to her.

“Why do you think I kept calling you when you disappeared on me?” His hand was back at her cheek moving across her lips tugging on the bottom.

Chloe blinked a few times getting her self together. She was letting him seduce her and it was suppose to be the other way around. “I don’t know why.”

His other hand moved to her knee rubbing over her pant leg. She grabbed his hand holding on to it keeping it from moving anymore. He was moving in on her again. His breath coating her and she took it in making it hard not to kiss him again.

“I called because I wanted to see you again. I know you don’t want to talk about it but it’s not every day a woman tosses me on a couch and has her way with me.”

Chloe moved back from him as last. “That’s not exactly how it happened.”

“It was exactly what happened. I kissed you but you pushed me down, you took my pants off, you put the condom, you started fucking me…”He trailed off explaining more and more of the events of the morning in question and that was enough for Chloe to do what she did next. It was what she came in the room for in the first place.

Her mouth moved in closer to him touching nose to nose with him. “You want me again is that what your getting at?” she whispered to him letting her mouth move over his but not kissing him.

“You have no idea.” He murmured to her taking her hold of her mouth with his. They weren’t kissing so much as swallowing each other. Her arms flung around him bringing him closer to her.

What if she did have sex with him again? What if she wanted him grunting like and animal like he was on the sofa and his cock throbbing inside her again? She could still do her job. It was sex and nothing more and didn’t have to mean anything. Sex seemed to put his guard down anyway. She deserved this after getting things out of him about the painting tonight. Chloe was going to do this and she convinced her self that it was a simply release.

She let go of his lips getting up from the sofa. “I think we should move to the bed this time.” She started walking out toward the enormous bed waiting for her.

Lex was following her but stopped short. “I don’t have any condoms.” He grunted out a ‘fuck’ as if it were the end of the world. “I’ll be right back.” He left the room and didn’t hesitate to remedy their problem.

Again this was her chance to stop this, go back to her room and just do what she said about taking it slow but she didn’t. She started taking off her clothes tossing her suit coat on the ground then working on her boots. Once she was at the bed her blouse went next and her pants followed. Her knee highs went last and she was resting at the edge of the bed in her bra and panty set.

Chloe was cold in the room waiting for him. Several minutes past and she was getting anxious waiting for him wanting him in the room already. She moved back on the bed resting her head on the pillows then reached her hand into her panties. Teasing her self she closed her eyes thinking about what really happened the first and he was right she did take charge.

She didn’t hear him come into the room as she slipped a finger into her self curling it up inside her. “Ahh…” She let out a sigh arousing her self.

“No need to start without me.” Chloe jerked in the bed pulling her hand out and Lex was standing there with a hotel gift shop bag in his hand. “I didn’t take that long did I?” He was moving to the bed tossing the tiny bag to the side of her.

“You said it your self I’m impatient.” Chloe looked up at him as he hovered over her fully dress while she was near naked.

His hands moved down her body starting between her breast, down her belly, to the waist band of her panties and then his hand slipped in. “Yes your very impatient but maybe we can go a little slower tonight.”

Chloe’s head nodded as his hand slipped into her. His a finger traveled over her clit and Chloe hissed out to him. He smirked at her lowing down on to her lips, kissing her with his skilled lips and tongue. She was so gone from thinking about her job as he teased.

Her moaning would have filled the room but it was dampened by his mouth on her. Chloe squirmed under him feeling her body arch up into his finger. His mouth lowed down her chin, tugging on her bottom lip as he moved down. At her neck he nibbled at her pulse for a moment then moved between her breast. He was kissing his way down her body and Chloe had to stop him. He was at her tummy and both his hands were pulling at her panties.

“Lex wait you don’t have to.” Chloe tried to speak but his mouth was already closed around her tiny nub and he was sucking on it lightly. “Fuck… Lex you don’t…” her words weren’t coming out the way she wanted and she moved her hands to his bald head trying to moving it.

Her legs were trapped because he didn’t pull her underwear all the way down. He swatted her hands away while his tongue swirled around her clit. “Lex please.”

Jerking up he stopped what he was doing looking up at her. “You had your chance to take charge now its my turn.” He pulled her panties down tossing them off to the side and he went back to work.

“Oh God…Please you don’t…” Chloe lost sight of the argument feeling him lapping at her flesh. She squeezed her eyes closed not wanting to look at him while he did this. Feeling his hands grip down on her thigh spreading her open for him, she hooked a leg over him getting into it. Her pelvis pushed up into his mouth and she could feel her self getting wetter.

“Yeah… this feels good.” She grunted at him. Her hands fisted to the side of the bed and she started swaying wildly back and forth. A hand held her down while his other went under his chin and two fingers went inside her slick channel pumping in and out of her. It wasn’t like her to be this verbal but she was demanding he go on as she got closer to climaxing.

“Fuck” Was the only word that seemed to make sense to her as he curled his fingers up in her. His tongue was licking and his lips where smacking at her clit. She fought off his hand then drew the sheets up closer to her.

Her entire body seemed to move towards him and she was coming around him. A long sigh rumbled up and she was coming hard, feeling wetting then anytime in her life. Her eyes opened as she came looking down on him and he was looking right at her.

He drew up from her wiping away the juices of her arousal and he was still smirking at her. “That was a nice start don’t you think?’

Chloe sucked in some air and sat up on the bed. “You want to have a discussion or you want to get on with this.” She was up on her knees reaching the buttons of his shit pulling them open instead of fussing with undoing them. He was working on the buckle of his pants and Chloe yanked down her his shirt tossing it away to the forming pile of clothes on the floor.

“Down.” She commanded nudging him back on the bed turning him to the pillows. He followed her movement laying on his back looking at her as she lower to his legs pulling down his pants. He was naked in no time and her hands trailed up and down his skin. She saw he was semi hard and she coiled a hand around him cock then moved up to lips capturing them again.

Kissing him was easier now that she was letting go. Her eyes closed her mouth opened for him and he opened for her. Their tongues danced together and she could hear him grumble as she pumped his cock until it was fully erect. His has hands moved to the back of her getting her out of her bra Chloe leaned up then straddled him making him close his legs.

“Condom” She demanded and he reach under his back for the bag he tossed on the bed when he came in. For a moment her body was stated but she need more of him and her center was quiver for his cock. Her hand was squeezing his hard flesh making him contorted his face.

He fumbled with the little bag taking out the box of condoms. He tossed the bag then the box followed and some how he was left with one condom in his hands. “You said you know how to do it so put it on.”

Chloe moved her hand away him then teased her nipples, they were hard and she twitched above him pinching them. She could see his hands were shaky rolling the condom on and it appeared he was just as anxious as she was. Once it was on his hands went to her hips gripped down on them.

“Ready when you are.” He eyed her breast as she played with them. His breathing was labored and she could feel him go ridged under her. Chloe moved to take his cock back into her hand hovering over it.

She looked at him as she lowered herself down on him filling up her wet channel with this hard member. Her body was humming for him like this and now she was purring as she rested on his cock.

“Sasha do you have any idea of how beautiful you are?” He tighten his grip on her pushing up into he body. Chloe was looking down at his contorted face, the sweat beading from his brow, and his eyes were on fire waiting for her to move.

If she was going to do this then she was going to do it all the way. Chloe gabbed his hands by the wrist throwing them up so one was on each side of his head. She started to with smooth strokes building up faster. Her body was bent down and she was close enough to kiss him taking his lip and biting him.

“Let go.” He grunted tearing his mouth away from her. Chloe squeezed harder increasing her pace. She wasn’t talking any more just panting looking at him struggle. “Fuck… Sasha let go.”

“No.” Chloe forced out of her. She moved her legs bending them at the knee closer to his body. She was jerking down on him hard and she was getting every thing out of this she wanted. His cock was pulsing and she could feel him trying to move under. The sweet friction she been longing for was building up inside her.

“Oh God… Let go Sasha …. Sasha...” He kept repeating her alias and Chloe didn’t want to hear it. She lowered her head fucking him as hard as she could. He was grunted at her, saying her name trying to break free and she couldn’t take anymore.

“Don’t call me that...Just don't.” She said in a gust of breathe. She moved up on him lowing her hands to his forearms keeping them down but she wanted to be way up and she had to let him go.

She moved back on him arching forward thrust down on him. Her hands reached back to his thighs and she found some relief from the tension building in her body as she got closer to her next orgasm.

“Yeah… Yeah…” She was talking but didn’t realize what she was saying. Lex’s hands free he could move them back to were he wanted them. “You like this.” She panted out to him.

“Fuck yes.” He hissed to her tightened his grip on her hips. “Yes… so good.”

“Look at me.” Chloe said to him looking down him as she thrust. “You like what you see?”

“Yes.” He growled the answer and she had her animal trapped inside her. Her body was sweating and she could feel it between them. It was making her slicker and it was only a matter of time before she came; only needing one thing to push her over the edge.

They were locked on each other and she couldn’t help but say his name. “Lex…Lex.” He wasn’t moving with her and she needed him to. “Fuck me.” She demeaned and he grabbed her back down to him pulling her into a kiss.

He let off the tension she felt in him jerking up into her thrust. Their mutual strokes pushed her over the edge and she was moaning over him into his mouth clamping down on his cock. His arms around her he keep her in place kissing her as she came down.

His hands moved to her hair pushing it away as he kissed her. Sucking in air through her nose she tried kissing him back the best she could. Still tasting her self in his, He stopped for a moment to speak. “Are you ready?”

Chloe didn’t feel him come and if he was willing to keep going then good for her. “Yes.” She sighed and he moved them switching places on the bed. She was under him for the first time and he had to adjust his cock as it slipped out her.

“You get really wet.” He said plunge back in to her.

“You’re complaining?” She retorted.

“Not at all just making a observation.” He moved her hands resting on his back to where his were. His hand went for her writs and he was holding her down the way she was held him. “My turn now.” He said to her then he started to thrust.

Pumping in and out of her Chloe moved her legs up higher on him getting closer to him. She winced under his grip and tried to break free. He wasn’t letting her go just as she done to him. His cock went deeper as she hooked her legs up him. He was almost resting his weight on her.

“You’re going to come again?” He murmured to her. Chloe at a lost for words nodded several times. It was sign he took to mean fuck harder and he was going to bruise her holding her down by the wrist but the focus was on his hips that seemed out of control thrusting at her.

"Yes...harder.” Chloe chocked out cries tossing her head back, not fighting him but taking what he was giving.

“Soon…come... soon.” His voice was strained and he was trying to hold out for her. Chloe need her hand if this was going to happen. Fighting one of his she tried to get free.

“Need Lex. ..please I need.” She said and incoherent sentence that he understood letting go of her wrist. One of her hands wedge between them and she found her swollen bit of flesh pushing into it as he lifted up to give her room. “Fuck!” She groaned starting to come again feeling it pulsing almost tearing through her.

Her head back, her body arched, and she as coming again chocking on her words as she did. He called out to God again feeling her tightening muscles holding his cock in place. He let out some jerky thrust then pushed in as far as he could go smashing her hand between them. He roared as he came expelling himself into the condom.

Chloe’s body released and she lowed back to the bed and Lex followed her slumping down her and his head resting in the crock of her neck. She was in a daze and it was a good one. Her body was shuddering still but his weight was causing problems as she tried to catch her breath.

“Condom?” She questioned him hoping he get off her so she could breath.

“Right” He mutter pulling out of her leaving the bed and taking all the warmth in the room with him.

Chloe’s legs hurt and her thighs were all red. She felt sticky and didn’t have the strength at that point to take a shower. She was pulling the covers down and snuck under them looking for the warmth Lex took with him. She got settled on her side then she felt him come back to the bed.

“Have I changed your mind yet?” He said to her getting under the covers with her. She felt no need for them now as his hot body pressed against her back so she pushed them down some.

“That remains to be seen.” She heard his question although she didn’t answer yes it was the truth. This was what she wanted and it was only a matter of time before she gave into it. Slower was just a word she used to tell her self off limits but if this was going to work in her favor she would have to change things.

Tonight was just a release and it didn’t matter that his body was spooning her or his breath was brushing across her neck. Nor was it important that he was moving closer to hold her clutching at her waist bringing her closer to him. It was not important that she felt good about what happened and drifted off to sleep hold his hand resting on her.

It was easy to convince your self of anything if you thought hard enough and Chloe would be thinking harder then ever in the morning.



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“Where?” Chloe mumbled to her self jerking up in the bed looking around to see where she was. The first thing she felt was a body next to her and she looked over to see Lex sound a sleep. She felt him moving about last night but he seemed to look peaceful now.

Her body was still sticky from last night and she had to do something about it. Getting away from him she slipped out of the bed. He muttered something she didn’t hear and moved to the bathroom. All her things she purchased were in her room and she would have to get them. Looking at the floor things were all over the place and it just seemed like to much work to find and put on all her clothes.

She tip toed to the bathroom hoping that he wouldn’t wake up. Grabbing one of the robes to put on, she saw her key on the table by the sofa and took it. In her room she could just stay there but she would have to go back. There was no way she wanted to treat him the way he treated the women before her.

Working quickly she grabbed her things moved back to his suite and into the bathroom. Looking at her self for the first time she wasn’t sure what to think. Her lips were swollen from kissing, her wrist red from his grip, her hair tossed and sticking to one side, and parts of her body were red. In was a matter of time before she would be back to reality and he would be awake but for now she was sure things would be fine.

After taking her shower Chloe moved out of the bathroom in her robe to the hotel phone by the bed. Lex was still asleep and he seemed so content. After all the food she had last night she didn’t think she would be this hungry but she was starving.

Making a quick order and charging it to the room Chloe moved away form the bed waiting for the food on the plush sofa. Once the sever was there he set things up for her at the small table at the large window looking down into the pool of the place. She glanced at the clock on the wall in the room and it was six. By this time Lex should have been awake. Paying him no mind nor thinking about the consequences of last night she picked at the waffles and fresh fruit she order and sipped her coffee.

“I thought you were gone.” Hearing his husky voice come from the bed area Chloe looked up from her food and he was still naked. His form was toned and he was just as red in place that she was and she assumed it was them rubbing together.

“No I didn’t leave I just need a shower.” She replied.

“And breakfast.” He said to her sitting down in a chair opposite her.

“Right” She look away from him and didn’t need to see him naked this morning, last night was enough for now.

“Are you ok.” He moved in on her and it was to early and she was to tired for a game.

“I’m fine.” Chloe sighed and tried to eat in peace.

“You seem uncomfortable. I can put something on if…”

Chloe looked at him getting up. “No” She cut in before he could get far away. “This is your room you can be naked.”

“Last night you seemed fine with it but now you look a little…” His eyes lowered and he was playing with her and Chloe knew it.

She would have to play back no matter how tired she was. “Just sit down.” Getting up she undid the fluffy hotel robe and dropped it next to her. She sat back down naked and went back to eat. “Happy?”

“Very…” He moved to take a mug from the tray and poured his own coffee. “Come sit with me” Lex asked looking at her eating.

“What?” Chloe tried to think of ways she could be out of this but it was to late she was in way to deep now. One time was one thing but last night was putting her in place where he would be expecting Sasha to want him like that all the time but last night she wasn’t Sasha and Lex couldn’t see the difference.

“Please come and sit with me.” He repeated. Chloe got up moving over to sit in his lap. His fingers went through her hair and moved in to kiss her. “Good morning.” He spoke before giving her a light kiss on the lips pressing his mouth into her.

“Is that all you wanted?” Chloe tried to move to get up and he held her back.

“No, I wanted to say that I don’t want you to disappear on me when we get back to Metropolis.” His fingers playing in her hair she wonder if he actually thought about knowing she was a blonde and if it would look better on her.

“I won’t.” Chloe smiled at him trying to make him see she was in this.

“Good.” He kissed her again and she let her self drifted back into him. It was like a spell he as casting every time they touched.

This was now going to be apart of the con. They could fuck but Chloe wasn’t feeling anything for him. She wasn’t in to deep yet or she thought she wasn’t.

TBC

Chapter 8 A Matter of Time

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I love the longer chapters Letia :) I knew Chloe wouldn't be able to resist him for long and the :hankpank: was HOT! :drool:


“Are you ok.” He moved in on her and it was to early and she was to tried for a game.

“I’m fine.” Chloe sighed and tried to eat in peace.

“You seem uncomfortable. I can put something on if…”

Chloe looked at him getting up. “No” She cut in before he could get far away. “This is your room you can be naked.”

“Last night you seemed fine with it but now you look a little…” His eyes lowered and he was playing with her and Chloe knew it.

She would have to play back no matter how tired she was. “Just sit down.” Getting up she undid the fluffy hotel robe and dropped it next to her. She sat back down naked and went back to eat. “Happy?”

“Very…”

I loved this part, Lex sitting down to breakfast naked ;) and then Chloe joining him made me chuckle!


He moved to take a mug from the tray and poured his own coffee. “Come sit with me” Lex asked looking at her eating.

“What?” Chloe tried to think of ways she could be out of this but it was took late she was in way to deep now. One time was one thing but last night was putting her in place where he would be expecting Sasha to want him like that all the time but last night she wasn’t Sasha and Lex couldn’t see the difference.

“Please come and sit with me.” He repeated. Chloe got up moving over to sit in his lap. He fingers went through her hair and moved in to kiss her. “Good morning.” He spoke before giving her a light kiss on the lips pressing his mouth into her.

Lex is being so sweet Sasha is doomed thats all I can say! I LOVE this story Letia I can't wait for more.

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That was good and the smut :drool2: and Chloe you are already in it sorry. :D


Hope :)

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Great update & very smutty. One question though....wouldn't Lex already know Sasha/Chloe was a blonde? He did go down on her so, unless she shaved it all off, he'd know.

Loved the update...more please.

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you ladies for the feedback. As I said the chapters seem to have a life of there own so I’ll start doing them in parts after this chapter, it may help me keep what little sanity I have left. Last update till after my finals next week then I’ll shock and amaze you with so many updates you will be… I don’t know shocked and amazed. Oh yeah this crazy painting I keep talking about the one she is suppose to kill him over. I’m thinking of the one from season four so take a look at it but I will be changing its meaning as we go along. ( Painting (http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/585/iflooks3vk.jpg)) I don't really know how to feel about this chapter. I may change it but I'll let you look first.

Chapter 8 A Matter of Time

“I’ll drive myself Lex.” Chloe repeated herself again in to her cell phone. She was at the museum working on the things she missed being in New York an extra day. Lex insisted that they stay another day and she had no reason not to. He was blowing off work to be with her and Chloe had to stay. He was slowly dropping his defenses and now she had to use that to her advantage.

They spent the day in bed and it wasn’t like she didn’t enjoy the much need rest but all he wanted to do was have sex. She knew the second time they were together she slipped up getting angry when he called her Sasha. It wasn’t what she wanted to hear and during sex she was out of control of her actions. As for now he didn’t question it and the extra day she made sure to keep that thought to her self.

She was assuming that after he asked about her bruises his next question would be about her hair. After seeing her fully naked then going down on her he had to know full well she was a true blonde. Dominic’s digging was a failure the last tape conversation he heard and Lex must be taking him at his word. He didn’t mention it and for some reason Chloe felt the question was coming and she would have to be ready for it.

Dying her hair was an impulsive move to draw him in but she’d wonder if it was her wit more then her body keeping him interested. His compliment at dinner about enjoying conversation with her was mutual but she kept it to herself. There was a nagging feeling in her that it was only a matter of time before she’d have to confess she enjoyed spending time with him but for now she was convinced other wise.

Once they returned she made a point of going to her office and getting the work done she neglected. He had plenty to catch up and that left her a day to get her self in order. It was nice to sleep in her own bed or the bed she was calling her own with out him clinging to her. Lex was like a furnace at night but that’s not what was making her uncomfortable about his closeness. It was his need to hold on to her. She’d squirm away and some how he managed to be all over again when she woke up.

Things didn’t have to be complicated and she knew where she stood with him now. Most of there day was spent in bed but it didn’t matter she had him hooked and her emotions were in check and she wasn’t feeling a thing for him other then lust.

“It was a suggestion you don’t have to snap at me.” Lex replied to her. He was suggesting a driver picking her up to meet him at the restaurant but she told him no. Now he was insisting it and she knew why. He wanted to be in control of when she came and went since they were going to his place after dinner to look at the painting. She needed to keep control of when she came and went not him.

“I’ll see you soon.” Chloe tried getting him off the phone but he had to say something.

“How much of you will I see?” His voice drew down lower and she knew what the meant.

“I think we have a misunderstanding here. This is a business transaction. We are going to have dinner then I’m looking at a piece for you and nothing more. You think your charms have won me over but you are sadly mistake” Chloe replied mocking him and she could hear him chuckling lightly before he answered her.

“I guess I’ll have to work harder on enticing you.” Chloe said her goodbyes to him and she was ready to leave her office picking up her things and heading out to her car.



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Chloe arrived at the restaurant she was meeting Lex at sipping from her glass of red wine waiting for him. She went home changed quickly and she was a minute or two late for him but he was now going on twenty minutes late. Pushing her hair back she closed her eyes sighing almost grunting that he was making her wait so long.

“You’re expecting someone?”

Chloe opened her eyes looking at Jason Teague sitting on the stool next to her. “Yes I am waiting for someone.”

“Well it’s not me so I wonder who it could be?” Jason grinned at her and his wondering eye traveled over her body. Chloe had no idea how he knew were she was and she didn’t like it. He must have followed.

Chloe played with the rim of her glass, looking away from him, hoping he would just go away. She was starting to regret that she ever let him touch in the car that night. “I thought we had an understanding about this sort of thing. Are you following me?”

“No I am not following you. I value my life. I’m here meeting some friends. We haven’t heard from you since you sent in the information you got from his computer which was useless by the way. Some scans but you didn’t get to the real research.” Jason hand brushed across her arm.

She shifted in her seat looking at him and this was a golden opportunity to test Lex’s interest in her. “Then I guess I have to try again.” She moved in her seat with her legs crossed nudging his leg facing her.

“So he’s been keeping you busy?” Jason moved in closer to her and seemed to get the point that she was trying lure him in.

She tucked down his shirt collar letting her hand fall down his chest then back to her lap. His grin was growing and his hand hadn’t left her arm but his thumb was the only thing touching the soft skin of her shoulder.

“He’s been keeping me very busy.” Chloe was working him like anyone else she ever had and Jason was just so easy to play. Sipping her drink and licking her lips he raised and eyebrow. An action like this with Lex would have gone unnoticed. She assumed Lex was watching but he never let it show like Jason just did.

“So he’s playing into your charms. Keeping you around after you….” Chloe stopped him from talking putting a finger over his lips. She didn’t want him to mention drugging Lex for fear of him walking up when Jason said it.

“Let’s keep that one between you and me shall we.” Chloe moved her hands away from him and they stared at each other sizing the other up.

“Keep what between the two of you?” Lex was speaking just behind Jason and Chloe could see him over Jason’s shoulder.

Jason turned and Lex was towering over him. “Luthor long time no see.” Jason spoke to him and it looked like there was going to be a bit of a stand off between the two of them.

“Sasha is he disturbing you?” Lex moved around him to stand next to her.

Chloe was going to answer but Jason cut in. “Ahh… Sasha… now I know your name.”

She smirked at him and Jason seemed to be playing along just the way she wanted him to without instructions. She would have to give him credit for this even though he was obvious about his attraction to her; he seemed to know how to play the game when necessary.

“Now you know and you can leave.” Lex said moving in on him and Chloe was getting what she wanted. He was jealous and she could see it all over his face as he clinched his jaw and in his body making a fist at his side causing his knuckles to go white.

“She never said she was waiting for someone. I just wanted to buy her a drink.” Jason replied and got up from his seat. They were eye to eye and the staring match had started.

Chloe moved in between them facing Lex putting a hand on his chest. “I think our table is ready why don’t we go.”

Lex turned his attention away from Jason looking down at in. He smiled slightly and his tone soften when he spoke to her. “I’m sorry I am late.” He was leaning down to kiss her and she let him to get to Jason. Chloe didn’t know Lex was staring at Jason the entire time they were kissing. Lex was staring at him like a caveman claiming she was his and he should back off before he made him back off.

“That’s my cue to leave.” Jason announced. Chloe turned to look at him walking away. “Good luck with him. You have your work cut out for you.” Jason took a few steps backwards saying his final words then turned and walked off.

As soon as he was clear of them Lex went right into his jealous bout. “How do you know Jason Teague?”

Chloe held in her laughter and he was more then up set. She sat back at the bar sipping her drink ignoring his question to get herself together before she laughed in his face.

“Did you hear me?” He sounded frustrated and it was how he was making her feel the entire time they were in New York. Doing her best to allure him went unnoticed until he wanted something to happen and she came to his room. A little payback was nice.

“Why are you in bad mood? I’m the one that’s been waiting for you and you come to me with attitude about some guy I don’t know hitting on me.” She kept her gaze away from him signaling the waiter for another drink.

He sat down next to her and his hand went to her chin turning her to look at him. “He was hitting on you?”

Chloe jerked her chin away from him giving him just the right glare. “Why is that so hard to believe? Some men find me attractive other then you Lex.”

He muttered under his breath something she couldn’t hear before he replied. “Jason can’t be trusted.”

“Why is that?” Chloe rolled her eyes at him turning to the bartender pouring her drink smiling at him while he did.” I can say the same about you.”

“Believe me he’s nothing but trouble. Besides we are learning to trust each other.” It was an answer that needed explaining but now wasn’t the time.

She needed to get through dinner and get the information about the painting but his apparent thought that he had some kind of rule over her made her want to push his buttons a little more. “We have no obligation to each other. If I want to be hit on by someone else it’s none of your business.”

He breathed out and she could see him out of the corner of her eye getting hot and bothered. She decided to throw in another jab to push him over. Leaning over to him getting close to him using the bar edge to hold her in place. “Just because we had sex doesn’t mean you own me. Maybe if you were on time I wouldn’t be talking to…”

“I said I was sorry for that.” Lex cut in putting his hand over hers resting on the bar edge. “If you wanted to make me jealous you succeed and can stop now.”

She was smirking at him moving in closer almost at his lips. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Just about to kiss him Chloe moved back getting up from her seat. “Are we going to eat?” He was grumbling and she could her it rumbled in his throat. No reply he nudged her along to be seated placing his hand on her tightly.

Dinner was quiet and he didn’t seem up for much conversation. He was distant and didn’t try any of his moves from the pervious two nights. It was nice to see he could be affected by her. Jason wasn’t seating to far away and Lex keep looking in his direction making facing if he was looking at them.

Chloe could tell Jason was doing this on purpose to get under his skin and some time during the night when Lex went to make a phone call he got up walked over to the table and said…

“Looks like he’s up set and I thought I was bad off for you.”

Then Jason proceeded to stand there until he saw him coming back to the table. Lex came back and his face was almost completely red. He could have broken his wine glass if he squeezed it any tighter. Whatever rivalry was between him and Jason Teague he as having a horrible time hiding it.

Admitting it Chloe lost to him in New York and getting it back at him felt outstanding. Lex Luthor was her mark and he was finally acting like it. She had control over his emotions more then she thought.



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“I think that this is a remarkable piece but it’s not in French. The text is the Cyrillic alphabet that would make it Old Russian and I think you have the wrong century.”

Chloe looked at the scan of the painting she’d seen before but this time it was blown up. She looked at the piece closely not giving it much notice before other then to remember what it looked like in order to steal it. There was nothing particularly alluring about the piece. She couldn’t read the text but it was recognizable to her.

“I know all this but it was found in France and the carbon dating places it…” Lex went on but she interrupted him again. Tonight at dinner he was tight lipped but now he wanted to ramble on about the painting.

“Well it’s wrong.” Chloe said cutting in. “It looks like it’s from the Middle Ages and its not a painting it looks like a page from a story no… no… a fairy-tale.”

Lex looked at her as she stared at the painting. “That’s your initial observation?”

“Yes, it sounds wrong? You think I sound crazy?” Chloe turned to him and he was very close to her, closer then she thought he would be after being so closed off all evening.

She sat back on the leather sofa in Lex’s study to get away from him for a moment. The more she looked at it the more she thought about what it really was that was so important to both him and Genevieve.

“I’ll let you look at the painting underneath before I claim you’ve lost your sanity.” Lex rolled up the scan then showed her the x-ray image spread out on the coffee table.

Chloe eyes widen and it looked nothing like the painting before it. “This is Chinese.” She spoke and didn’t stop her self from doing so. This was an interesting piece of work but worth killing over remained to be seen.

“The cover may be intended to throw you off.” Lex studied her as she went through the emotions to figure it out. “You said something about this leading you to something well the top could be clues explaining the location underneath.”

“Go on.” Lex replied to her waiting for her to say something that would solve the mystery for him. So far he seemed to be impressed but she was at a lost for what the hell any of it meant.

“This could be me just rambling but my best guess without looking at the rest of the research is that this isn’t a map leading you to something but maybe it’s the actually location of what your looking for.” That was the best she could do with so little knowledge and being quite rusty on this time period. He said some mmm’s but didn’t really answer her. “So you do think I am crazy?” She said halting his thought process.

“No, that actually makes a lot of sense. The researchers were looking for this to symbolize some sort of path leading us some where but what if the image is the actually location of the…” He stopped short again before telling her what this really was about.

“If you want me to help you with this you have to finish the rest of that sentence. You said that if I had some ideas you would feel inclined to share with me.”

“I can’t tell you anymore I told you enough and I don’t want you getting to deep into this.” He started rolling up the x-ray image. “I think that’s enough for now. Thank you for your in put I’ll give some consideration.”

Chloe had to roll with this. He didn’t trust her and still need to keep his secrets. “I understand if you aren’t ready to tell me yet but I can’t help if you don’t disclose some of the information to me.”

He moved back to rest against the soft leather of the sofa and he looked deep in thought. Chloe felt it was time to go since he wasn’t giving up much to night. It had to be her game with Jason that threw him off and he didn’t seem very interested in anything.

Colleting her things getting her purse and jacket resting on the arm of the sofa she motioned to leave. “If that’s it I think I’ll go.”

He jerked in his seat grabbing her hand before she could get up. “I think we need to talk.” She sat back looking at him waiting for him to go on. “I guess I may have overreacted at the restaurant.”

Chloe put her things down scooting closer to him. “Overreacted? You have barely spoken to me all night. I think you did more then overreact.” She questioned him resting back down placing her things on her lap.

“I don’t trust Jason and I saw you touching him…” He stopped short reaching for the bridge of his nose with two finger applying pressure.

“I wasn’t touching him.” Chloe pulled his hand way to get him to look at her. He moved to hold her upper arm pulling her closer to him.

“Yes you were. You had you hands all over him from were I was standing.” He replied and his voice grew louder and she could see the tension starting to build in him. “What the hell were you talking about anyway?” He tighten his grip on her arm it was painful.

He was really up set with her and Chloe knew it but didn’t think he’d show it this much. “We weren’t talking about anything. He offered to buy me a drink I declined. I wasn’t all over him.” She gave him and excuse that he just wasn’t taking.

Lex moved forward on the sofa grabbing her other arm turning her fully to look at him. “I thought we had some kind of understanding after what happened in New York.”

Chloe’s brow furrowed looking confused. “Understanding about what? We enjoy fucking each other? That’s the only understanding I got from you in New York.”

He let her go getting up to walk across the room. “I think you were right about leaving.”

It wasn’t exactly what she was expecting. Reading him was getting harder. Making him jealous was a good idea at the time but now he was spiraling further away from her. Chloe thought they would have sex tonight and she would get a chance to snoop again once he was asleep. She really wanted the sex part more then doing her job but now he was sending her away.

“Lex what’s going on with you?” Chloe got up to stand behind him wanting him to look at her so she could try and see what was going on. He sighed then turned to look at her with his hands fisted to his sides like he was keeping himself from touching her.

“I have a trip I’m going on tomorrow.” He started then waited, she assumed to gauge her reaction. Chloe shrugged her shoulders at him, since she stole his schedule the first time she knew this trip was coming. “I’ll be gone for a week and when I get back I’m concerned you won’t be here.”

He was worried about her seeing other people. For some reason he was associating what happen in New York with her dating him and only him. The idea was ridiculous since she had no idea what he was up to the two weeks she used to get herself together. Lex Luthor wasn’t exactly a one woman man and he proved that the first time they met trying to kiss her when he had a date.

Chloe need to do her job and he was apart of that. If it was going to make him feel better that she wasn’t seeing other people then she would tell him what he needed to hear. Moving in closer to him placing her hands on his chest looking in his eyes getting a little lost in them she told him what he wanted in her own way.

“Lex if I am not mistaken I would have to say I think you like me more then you’re welling to admit. You want me to date you or something? I remember you saying you don’t have time for that.” She moved in on him almost resting he body into his. He took hold of her small frame pulling her all the way to him.

“I’m not playing around here. I know we have been doing this dance but you don’t feel anything happening?” He seemed a little needy in his voice like it was going to crush him if she didn’t answer right.

She was ready for him to be cold like he was at dinner. She was ready for him to be smug, portentous, even borderline unbearable with is superiority complex but he wasn’t doing that now. The past few weeks she made progress that would have normally been a good thing but something was wrong.

They way he was looking at her, how he held her the morning after they had sex the second time, his need to hear that she wanted to be with him and not someone else, it was all slowly making her fall deeper into something that she didn’t understand.

Marks were to be toyed with but the more time she spent on this con the more she noticed Lex Luthor wasn’t any mark. He was actually getting into this and Chloe was following behind him.

“Do you need to hear it first?” He asked her breaking her concentration on what was happening. “I can say it but I don’t think I’ll hear what I want from you.”

Chloe swallowed hard looking at him. Her body started reacting to him and she was ready for it but she felt something other then lust this time, other then a desire to fuck him senseless. She was trembling a little and what she thought she had a hold on was being tore apart.

“I like spending time with you and seeing you with Jason mabe me realize that I don’t want you spending that time with anyone else. I want to trust you so I can be free to enjoy what’s happening between us.”

He was lowering to her lips and Chloe tried to get out of this. He was being too sweet and honest about his feelings for Sasha. That’s all it was, she was playing a part as Sasha Soren and he was falling for her not Chloe Sullivan. Chloe’s hands still on his chest she pushed him back away from her.

“I’ll see you when you get back Lex but right now I should go.” She started moving quickly for her things. She was feeling out of place in his enormous penthouse, like a fraud because he was feeling something she wanted to return. Something was happening but it didn’t matter Chloe was a killer and she was there to kill him.

Lex Luthor wasn’t falling for Chloe Sullivan but Chloe Sullivan was falling for him. Her hands on her jacket throwing it on over her dress wanting to cover up her body from his gaze on her.

“Sasha wait.” He grabbed her arm stopping her from moving. “I am not asking you to commit to me completely I just want you to make some kind of…of… I don’t how to label it. I don’t do this. I have never felt like this. Damn it you disappeared for two weeks and couldn’t stop thinking about you and New York was....” He stopped talking all together before he finished what he was going to say.

New York meant something to him. She assumed it was in the morning when he kissed her asking her not to disappear again and her telling him she wouldn’t. Maybe he had taken that to mean something more about the two of them that Chloe wasn’t in on.

“You said you don’t trust me, that you just want to figure me out because I confound you. Now you want to make some kind of declaration. I know you have never been able to be with more then one woman for at least three days in the past five years. Oh I’m sorry unless you count your wives, those lasted a week didn’t they.” Chloe didn’t know what she was saying but she was recalling anything she could from his file.

He wasn’t the person that he was showing her right now. Wasn’t suppose to be the person she was seeing right now. He was supposed to want her body and she was suppose to use that to kill him.

He let her go backing away from her. “Your assuming things about me again an you don’t have all the facts. You want to hear the truth from me or believe the damn tabloids and make assumption about who I am”

Chloe picking up her purse starting to walk out not getting very far because he was pulling her to him rotating her entire body to rest against him and his lips were just as quick as his hands as they fell on her pressing into her. Involuntary responses kicked in and she was kissing him back wanting to kiss him back. This whole thing she thought she had control but was completely out of control.

The kiss wasn’t long but he leaned away from her leaving her they way she left him with her eyes closed waiting for more. “I’m getting very attached to you Sasha. I just want to know that I’m not alone in this.”

Chloe nodded her head without thinking it through opening her eyes slowly seeing his blue grey eyes piercing through her. “Your not alone.” She murmured to him pulling away from him to rush out of his place before he could stop her again.

Chloe ran away from him before he could stop her again and she was in his bed writhing beneath him, feeling the firmness of his body on her, enjoying his cock thrusting into her depths. She was running before she said too much wanting to be the Sasha Soren he was getting attached to.



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This was a job and she was hit woman nothing more. To prove it to her self she called Jason asking him to come over to her place two days after Lex left on his business trip. Chloe proceeded to try and have sex with him. He was still good looking, very much into who she was not Sasha, and she wanted him when she first met him so why not sleep with.

It would be the perfect outlet to remind her that she was just fucking Lex for information, a first but that’s all it was. She would be fucking Jason as Chloe having another casual encounter with a man she may never see again once she left Metropolis.

They talked for a few moments about what happened with Lex and him showing her the scans of the painting. She kissed him and Jason seemed eager to move forward with things. She tried to remember how he made her feel that night in the car and let her body react naturally but it wasn’t going well.

Thinking things would be better in the bedroom they moved it to her room. Jason was all over her pulling off her shirt groping her breast, rubbing his cock towards her heat but it wasn’t right. Chloe tried matching him pulling off his shirt feeling over his body reaching to grab his cock over his pants but it wasn’t right.

His lips didn’t move the way she wanted. Those eyes of his weren’t penetrating her like Lex’s. The feel of his body on top of her was all wrong. Before he could get his pants off Chloe flipped him off her.

“I can’t do this.” She spoke up finally. “I am sorry I am not trying to tease you but I can’t do this.”

“He’s getting to you isn’t he?” Jason retorted to her picking up his shirt from the ground pulling it on.

“No he’s not getting to me. Don’t get pissed off because your getting rejected.” Chloe shot back at him.

He smiled at her the way he did when they first meet moving to push her back on the bed. ”Just remember one thing Bastet. You work for my mother and your job isn’t to fall for him. It’s to make him fall for you, get us what we want then kill him.”

Chloe didn’t do well with threats and she shoved him off him so hard he was off the bed. Jason chuckled at her like he was the one with all the power. “Remember one word from us about what’s going on here and Ares will be all over your ass.”

“Don’t you dare threaten me Jason. I am doing my job and Ares doesn’t need to be contacted.” Chloe got up from the bed looking for her shirt to put back on.

“I am a patient man but I can tell you its not a quality I inherited from my mother.” He started waking out. “When you’re really ready to do this you know how to reach me.”

Chloe felt like a fool for trying to do this with him. Jason was right and Ares wouldn’t allow her to be sucked into this. He wanted this job done and he wanted it done right. Killing Lex Luthor would be a great feat for the network. It would prove that they could get to anyone, even some one has powerful and as influential as Lex Luthor.

Lex being gone the rest of the week gave her time to do what she tried to do the two weeks she avoid him and that was reminder her self of who she really was. Tonight with Jason that idea didn’t go so well so she needed to get more into her job instead of another man.



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“Uncle Francisco tell me you have that number for me to get into the vault.” Chloe was sitting in her apartment talking to her middle man needing to get this job done faster.

“Listen kiddo my contact at the company is stalling on me. Security has been changing and getting at the code well be at least two maybe three weeks in the making. They are working on it but they just can’t take the code without sending off any warning bells”

“You have got be kidding me. This con has gone on long enough for me I need those numbers today.” Chloe griped into the phone. It was the end of the week and Lex would be back that night. He called once or twice during his week away but she kept the conversation quick and informal, not mention her brief encounter with Jason.

She thought they could fuck and nothing more but Lex was starting to feel things she couldn’t allow. He was supposed to be interested in one thing and now he was wanting more then that. She wasn’t in to deep yet and still had time to end this quickly.

“Kiddo I know you’re anxious but you’ve played this game before. You’re just going to have to keep up your ruse with Luthor and I’ll get you the number as soon as I can.” Uncle Francisco hung up and Chloe slammed the phone shut.

She didn’t give a shit if she got all the information he had on the painting, it would be left up to Genevieve to figure out. If she could she would break into the penthouse while he was gone to hack the computer again but it was risky do to since the increase in guards on the place since she broke in to the manor in Smallville.

Chloe was tired of the museum. She was enjoying her work and there was no reason to get into a job that was merely a ploy for her mark. She would leave them soon and they would have to figure out how to present the exhibit themselves or hire someone else.

If she thought about Lex then she would work harder on one of her jobs. At night in bed was the only time Lex could be in her thoughts as she slept.

Looking at the blue prints of the manor in Smallvile Chloe knew that it wasn’t gong to be as simple as it was the first time to break into. There were a few weak points that last time she didn’t exploit but would have to now.

It looked like there were a set of tunnels under the house and she wonder how closed off they were. She was mapping out the route and would have scoped them out sooner if not for all the work that need to be done at the museum.

As far as she knew the painting was still in the same place and she just need Uncle Francisco to come through with the code for the vault. Two or three weeks and this job would be over and she could go back to her life.

As she drew the line form the outside into the manor her cell next to her started buzzing. It wasn’t the business line she just used sitting on the coffee table but her personal one and it had to Lex calling.

“Hello.” She answered calm and cool knowing it was him.

“Hey, I just landed.”

“Oh… did you have a good trip?” She knew he was in Sydney, Australia on business and the last time they spoke he said he would call once he arrived back in the city.

“Yes, very productive. I was hoping to see you tonight.” He wanted to talk about her running away and Chloe didn’t want to. She would have to go see him. The potential to do the part of her job she deemed unnecessary was still there and Ares would want her to do everything in her power to do her job to the letter.

“You want me to stop by the penthouse?”

“That sounds good to me. I’m a little worn, it would nice to be home.”

“Ok then let me know when you get there and I’ll head out to see you.”

“I missed you Sasha.” He said and it sounded shaky like he didn’t want to say it.

“I’ll see you soon.” She replied to him and said good bye hanging up quickly. Chloe didn’t let the words hit her to hard. This con would be over soon and she wouldn’t have to force down her feelings down every time she spoke to him.


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‘I can move my rook but I’ll leave my bishop in the open.’ Chloe thought to her self looking at the antique chest set in front of her.

“Are you going to move your piece anytime soon?” Lex interrupted her thoughts eyeing her while she decided. Sitting in the game room of the penthouse he sipped his drink resting back in the leather arm chair that was opposite from her own.

She arrived about and hour ago and the first thing he did was kiss her. She kissed back not caring at all how passionate it was. Once the kiss was done she had a plan in mind to make this night go smoothly.

She wanted to see all the rooms of the penthouse because she’d been there three times and had no idea what other art pieces he had hiding in the place. It wasn’t her best idea but he went with it.

They ended up in the game room and she saw the pool table, chess set, sabers hanging on the wall, and various other bachelor additions for a room like this. She was going to suggest pool but chess seemed like the safer bet.

“Don’t try and distract me. I don’t talk while you make your moves.” Chloe picked her rook anyway and as soon as she did it she regretted it. Hoping he wouldn’t notice she picked up the glass next to her on the side table sipping her wine not looking at him looking at her.

“You like the Shiraz?”

“Yes thank you for bringing it but don’t try and make me forget you distracted me because you brought me wine from Sydney.” Chloe sipped her drink thinking she probable just lost this game.

“Are you sure this is the move you want to make?”

“I can’t very well change my mind now can I? I tried that and you got up set over it.”

“Well you moved your queen then back then moved it again then back and then you moved your pawn. I’m sorry that’s not how you play chess.”

“Your winning I don’t see why you’re complaining about what I do.” Chloe breathed out deeply getting her self together. It was a stupid fight but what was more annoying was she was enjoying it.

“You suggested we play and your the one getting up set. I merely wanted to make sure you understood the rules” Damn smug smirk he was giving her she wanted to smack off his face. “I am winning.” Lex spoke while moving his piece and she knew it would happen. “Check.” He finished his move grinning.

Looking at the board she had very few options left before he won. “Are you going to go?”

“There you go again distracting me.” She looked up at him sipping his drink waiting for her to do something. The top button of his shirt was undone, he was leaning back in his chair, his eyes were looking at like always stabbing her like knifes and she could see him turning up the corner of his lip grinning at her.

He was turning her on and she felt the tingle between her legs and crossed them to ignore it. If things could have gone will with Jason she wouldn’t be feeling this way now.

“I could distract you in other ways.” Sitting his glass down he leaned forward over the table. He was looking again like he did in New York on the sofa before they kissed at the door of her suite.

“You missed me didn’t you?’ Chloe questioned his comment from the phone call.

“That’s what I said on the phone.” He was reaching out for her hair placing his hand behind her neck. The table was between them and she had to bend over the table to let him touch her. “Are we going to talk about what was said before I left?”

Chloe didn’t want to talk. It didn’t matter if he liked her if he wanted to declare things in some way. Now was the time to engross him ideas other then the relationship he wanted to form.

Chloe put down her glass moving his hand way from her neck. She slid the chess pieces out of the way climbing on the table between. “Show me how much you missed me.” Her eyes lower and her voice went seductive as they met face to face.

He had that mischievous grin from before. “Not until we talk.” Sitting back in the chair Chloe was denied.

Not taking that as the end of it she crawled off the table to his side of the room. She nudged his legs open and stood in between them lowering to her knees letting her hands move down his chest to the buckle of his belt. “We can talk later. Right now I want you to show me how much.”

“So were still playing?” Lex was looking down on her undoing the belt pulling it off and tossing it away. Next she went for the button and then the zipper of his pants. She wasn’t going to do what he thought and she just wanted him out of his pants.

He reached down to cup her face in his hands to look at him while she started to tug down on his black slacks. “Do you even own a pair of jeans?” Her question was breaking the odd silence that had fallen on them.

“Sasha I want to do this, believe me I do but I want to talk first.” She could see the conflicted look in his eyes to move up and let her pull his pants down taking his boxer with them or if they should talk about their feelings.

“Lex I asked you a question.” Chloe let his pants be going for the buttons of his black dress shirt, undoing them slowly letting her fingers brush over the bare skin of his chest.

He held her hands once they were at the last button making her stand up in front of him. Following her to his feet he grabbed the flesh of her ass pulling her closer to him. “I don’t look good in jeans at least not as good as you look right now.”

She pushing into his groin and her body wanted him more then anything at that moment. His bare chest on her body, his pants had fallen to the ground resting at his ankles and now she wanted him sliding his way home inside of her.

Chloe took his hands moving up to kiss him licking a steady line across his lips then moving her tongue into his mouth. She heard him groan then his hands fought to get back to where he wanted them; on her ass. Chloe pushing his arms back away from her then starting undoing her jeans pulling them down off her. She took one of his hands and shoved it into her panties as she kissed him.

He responded immediately letting his fingers find its way to her entrance sliding down to it then up again passing her clit then repeating the stroke again. She moaning as he touched her feeling her inside burning needing the relief that only Lex could give her.

His free hand was allowed back to one of the cheeks of her bottom squeezing it hard. There was enough room between them for her to grab his semi hard cock and she squeezed it as hard as he was squeezing her.

He grunted as she kissed him, their tongues dueling for control. She needed him to fuck her then she could do as she pleased in his home. Instead of drugs she was using her body to get what she wanted from him.

Starting to stroke his length she felt the pre-come at the tip of his cock and used her thumb swirling in the wetness then slid it down his shaft. He appeared to be enjoying it stroking her heat faster letting a finger slip into her entrance then out and back to stroking.

They teased each other standing in then game room, grunting, and groping each other. Chloe tore her mouth away from him still holding his cock in her hand stroking him faster. “Where do you want me Mr. Luthor?” She started this but she wanted him to feel like he had a little control.

His face was flush and she could see him thinking of all the things he wanted to do. “Bend over.” He commanded taking his hand out of her panties then pulling them down.

“I see...” She let go of his now hard member throbbing in her hand. Chloe kicking off her shoes she then got out of her pants and underwear quickly. Pushing past him to the leather arm chair Chloe got on it on her knees presenting her ass to him. “...you want me like this.”

“Yeah that’s what I want.” Both his hands closed on her ass fisting it into his hands. “Do you want me to fuck you like this?”

Chloe turned to face the other way and was glad that she wouldn’t have to look at him while he did this. “Yes, stop taking all day.”

He answered her by pushing her down and reaching between her legs nudging them apart then stroking the folds of her lips sinking a finger inside her. She was slick and felt her self getting wetter as he pumped his finger in and out of her joining it with a second.

“Come on…Lex” She panted out to him grabbing the back edge of the chair bracing her self as he worked her up.

“Tell me you missed me.” He moved closer to her pumping his fingers in her faster.

This was sweet torture he was putting her through knowing she wanted his cock. Not that his fingers weren’t skilled but she needed all of him right now. “Lex.” She whined out to him and soon she would start begging if she didn’t get what she wanted soon.

“Tell me Sasha.” His hand trailed down the middling of her back slowing then cupping her ass and back up again. He traveled down a second time but this time he braced her hips and moved her in rhythm with is fingers stroking her.

“Huh…Huh.” Chloe moaned not wanting to give him what he wanted. He wanted her to be thinking about him all week and she wasn’t. She was thinking about her job, the secrets of the painting, and forgetting how he made her feel by trying to sleep with Jason. Now he wanted to hear it know that he wasn’t alone in this because she told him he wasn’t a week ago.

“Sasha just tell me the truth.” He grunted jerking her hips faster curling them inside her.

“Fuck… I did.” She forced out of her thinking it was good enough.

“No say the words.” He lowered to her and she felt him moving her forward in the chair pushing her so he could be against her at her ear. “Tell me you have been thinking about me fucking you all week and now you can’t wait for me to do it.”

She could feel his labored breathing in her ear and the ache at her center building. She would come soon and he had to know it letting her hips go pumping into her with mercy then letting his fingers pull out to rub over her tiny nub making her shout his name.

“I missed you… I did… Please Lex…please…” Letting go she told him what he wanted to hear and he stopped what he was doing.

She looked behind her and he moved back from her reaching down to pull off his pants and shoes. He was searching down there for a moment and Chloe assessed the position he chose. It was good enough for just his hand but she would be too high up for his cock.

While he worked on pulling a condom from his pants pocket then putting it on Chloe moved off the arm chair to the side of it bending over on it. She was lower and it looked like something he could work with.

“That’s a better idea.” He said to her holding his covered cock in his hand moving behind her. His finger search for her opening then the tip of him rested there and he was sinking home.

“Oh god yes.” Chloe groaned and grabbed the fine leather upholstery of the chair. Taking in a deep breath she could smell her arousal all over the room and Lex’s scent behind her. He reared back and did one stroke and his hands gripped her hips as he plunged his way back in. He growled like an animal taking her from behind thrusting into her faster. Chloe tried meeting him at every thrust as her ass smack against him.

“Fuck…” He grunted and increased his pace letting one of his hands move to where they were joined and he fumbled with her clit.

“Yeah…Yeah…Lex… I missed you so much.” She started talking and didn’t know what she was saying. “I missed you fucking me like this.”

“Yes…I missed you….” Lex went faster as she spoke to him and he was now applying pressure to her swollen clit. He shifted back then up again to get his thrust just right and he was soon hitting her sweet spot.

“Huh…huh…huh…huh…” Chloe was screaming now as his cock pounded her g-spot and his fingers pinched her clit. “Coming… Lex…coming.”

“Yeah come for me. Come for me Sasha.” He said her alias and this time she let it go being too wrapped up in the orgasm coming.

She was jerking back hard now making him work faster and her orgasm was peaking. Riding it out on his cock her body convulsed and she dug her nails into the arm chair looking for something to hold on to. Her muscles tightened on his cock sheathed inside her and he was roaring behind her.

“Sa-sh-a.” He said her name in syllables in a stained voice letting off a few jerky thrust in her quivering channel. Releasing himself moments after her, pushing her into the chair causing her body to bend way over. They had to look awkward fucking this way but it was pleasing to them both.

Chloe felt him take his soft cock from her leaving her cold again. She slumped down on the ground. Still in her shirt and bra she was sweating hard as she took in some deep breaths. Resting her head on the chair Lex was gone for a moment she assumed to get rid of the condom then he was next to her sitting on the antique rug.

He nudged her body closer to him resting her back against him. “Are you staying the night?”

Chloe still coming down nodded a few times. She leaned her head back to look at him and his face was covered in sweat and she could see the familiar shine on his smooth bald head. A warm feeling was in her chest looking at him and she reached a hand to rubbing the curves of his skull.

“You want sleep on the floor or in the bed?” His arms around her he was holding her tightly like she would run away from him again.

“The bed if you don’t mind.” Chloe answered sarcastically to his foolish question.

“Are we going to talk?” Chloe could see what he wanted and answered him with a kiss leaning up to his lips pressing hers against his. He kissed her back letting a hand stroke the curve of her neck moving her closer to him.

“Can we talk later?” Chloe said against his mouth hoping he would let it go.

“Fine I was tired but now you have exhausted me completely.” He did let it go and they went to the bed.

He told her to just leave her things on the ground and they walked to the bedroom half dressed. Chloe sat on the bed and Lex helped her get off her shirt then remove her bra. She looked at him while he did it and she could see the fire building in his eyes.

“I want to take a shower.” She announced wanting to get the sticky feeling off her body. Lex showed her into the bathroom and she asked him to let her be alone.

Taking her time Chloe wasn’t doing her job at all. She was fucking her mark and enjoying it. She was preparing to sleep next to him again when the last time she knew she enjoyed. She was going to wake up and he would kiss her telling her good morning and they most likely would have sex again and she wanted it to happen.

It was only a matter of time before she finished her shower, then walked out if the master bathroom back into the bedroom and she saw him sound a sleep on the bed his dress shirt throw off and his body resting side ways.

He was flushed red and his soft cock was tucked between his legs. Chloe sat on the edge of the bed her hair wet and she was wrapped in a towel. She wanted to touch his cheek, his chin, then down his neck to his shoulder and grabbed his hand.

She wanted to curl up next to him and drift off to sleep like she did in New York. He wasn’t in this alone and she was getting attached to him as well. Two or three more weeks of this and Chloe couldn’t take much more. She had to get this job done and do it now. Her body wanted him and her mind was giving in as well.



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Tucking back her damp brown hair Chloe was in Lex’s office hacking her way into his computer. She picked the lock of the door and started work on the computer with her decryption disk. After sitting with him for a few moments watching him sleep she made up her mind it was time to get the hell out of Metropolis.

She got her purse and proceeded to pick the lock of his office for a second time. This time she brought a gun with her not trusting him as much as she did a week ago because she was trusting him to much. Now she was sitting in his office getting into his computer in the towel from his bathroom still a little damp.

Getting what ever he was hiding from her had to be on the computer some where. Jason said her information was unless from her meeting with Lex when she looked at the scans. Genevieve wanted the research not her opinions and she had to get them.

Lex was sound a sleep in the bedroom and it must be the time difference from Metropolis to Australia keeping him asleep. She didn’t think he would wake up and catch her. Chloe at his desktop and started searching the most recently opened files and there was one titled translation opened the day they talked late in the evening after she ran away.

There was the text from the panting and next to it the translation of it. Chloe started saving the file on her jump drive and moved back to look for more. Another file marked locations was opened moments after the first.

She opened the document and it was a listing of places in China. She knew some of them but assumed this was him looking into her idea about the text leading them to the location of the painting underneath. Saving that as well she looked deeper into his flies.

Chloe was getting nothing else and thought that was all he had until she came upon a file marked fiction. It made no sense he would have a file marked fiction unless he was reading books on his computer. Opening the file it started explaining the location of a treasure that would give the finder more power then he or she could image.

She kept reading and there was something about a map and the journey being difficult. Then it mentioned looking deeper at the map not just what was on the surface. This was what he was hiding when they spoke about the painting. He didn’t want her to know what was at the end of the path and she could read it now and see for her self.

It was her client’s information and Chloe had no right to look. She saved the file and stopped looking all together closing out the computer placing her things into her purse along with her gun.

She locked the door back and made her way back to the bedroom. Lex was still as sleep now under the covers and he hadn’t notice she was missing yet. Chloe tossed her towel off and got into bed with him. Now that she had the research she needed the painting then one dead Lex Luthor.

One dead Lex Luthor in two or three weeks was her goal but as soon as she was in the bed his body shifted over to her pulling her closer to him. “Sasha.” He murmured her name in his sleep making her body rest flush next to his. Her back was to him and she tried moving away but he wouldn’t let her.

She started to tear up a little as he held her. He wanted her there with him and even knew it was her in his sleep. She sobbed silently on the pillow and he didn’t hear her.

Chloe went to sleep and she wanted to be Sasha more then anything at that moment. Sasha didn’t have to feel bad about wanting him next to her like this, Sasha didn’t have to leave in the morning and turn over the information to Genevieve Teague, Sasha didn’t have to worry about her boss killing her if she turned her back on this job. It was only matter of time that kept Chloe from completing her job.

She didn’t know it but in two weeks she would have the code to the vault.

In two weeks she would be breaking into his manor again and taking what she was paid for.

In two weeks she would have spent so much time with Lex avoiding his talk about what was happening between them that he would stop asking. He would stop asking and he would just enjoy her company, her body, and Lex Luthor would stop being her mark and start being something more.

It was only a matter of time before Chloe’s world would come crashing down on her and she would have to make a decision that could get her killed.

TBC

Chapter 9 Mission Accomplished

[lj715]

Omg letia, that was the longest update I've ever read I think ( a little bit too long). Started to lose the story toward the middle but, found it again. It was great . Also, glad you included a pic of what Chloe is supposed to be stealing. Good luck on your finals!

[letia84]

I know this chapter is long (I have read Longer by some writers). Longer then any one chapter I have ever written for this site. I am so sorry but I guess I felt like I had to explain where Chloe is right now. She's in denial but not really or she trying to define her self but not doing a very good job of it. Next chapter in parts, sorry. If you get lost please let me know and I will just do a complete overhaul of this part. :omg:

[hfce]

That was long but very informative. I just feel so sad because this may not end well. :eek:

[pipersmum]

WOW That was a long update but I loved it although I am feeling rather sad I can't seem to picture how this will have a happy ending??? I know we have to wait a week for another update so I am hoping that the week goes really quick ;)

[starmoon]

great update so sexy :drool: i hope everything works out for chloe and lex.

[georgee5]

Ummm... Q:What is a puddle of goo? A:Me. This story is really good. Even though it is an AU version, you are able to stick really close to the thoughts and actions of Chloe and Lex. Keep it at!

[letia84]

Notes: Alright now that finals are over I’m taking this week to update lots of stuff. New avatar, new banner, and new chapters to my fics. After this week updates will slow down since I have my big department exam coming up again so I have to study for it. Thank you for the feedback and hello to new readers. Like I said before I will be doing these chapters in parts since they seem to be so long. Hope you like it *fingers crossed*

Chapter 9 Mission Accomplished Part 1

It seemed like ages since Chloe moved into her place in Metropolis but it was really about two months since she relocated. The past two weeks made it seem like an eternity.

Sitting in her living room Chloe was working on a moderately difficult break-in into Lex Luthor’s Smallville manor for the second time. She had the route mapped out using the underground tunneling system into the house.

There were ways around the guards the same as before but this time she would just use a tranquilizer gun to get them down instead of fighting all of them. The surveillance system would be dealt with once she was in the house and getting into vault now shouldn’t be a problem with the security code Uncle Francisco promised.

She had the number for the past three days but was waiting for Lex to take another day long business trip before breaking in. He was leaving tomorrow and then she could break into the manor.

Chloe let out an aggravated sigh and colleted the maps to be put away. She’d looked at them long enough and it was time for her to start getting ready for her date with Lex.

It was becoming a ritual the past two weeks for her to work hard at the museum, spend her nights working on breaking into the manor, then late in the evening she was off on her date with Lex which ended with her spending the night with him after they had sex.

Having sex with Lex was no longer a question or and uncertainty. She wanted to do it and didn’t deny her self the pleasure that he gave her. Every time they had sex Chloe was falling deeper in to a place she’d never been before.

Lex didn’t mention what was happening with them but he wasn’t letting up on his purist to do what he said and he was doing a very good job of changing her mind about him. The line between Sasha and Chloe was crossed long ago and she convinced her self that she needed to be her self in order to complete her job.

Waiting was killing her slowly. She could have backed him off but Chloe choose to keep seeing Lex. It was a choice she should have never made but no one would question it since Genevieve assumed she was still working on getting access to the research on the painting.

Jason made mention to his mother’s lack of patients and he couldn’t be more right. She called daily the past two weeks and Chloe did her best to tell her that everything would be over soon. A woman that didn’t care for a timeline was getting more irritated with her lack of results. Even though she had the files Chloe didn’t turn them over. The files from Lex's computer were safe with her and soon the painting would be as well.

She convinced her self that she would turn everything over to Genevieve once everything was complete.

Staring at her self in the mirror Chloe still hadn’t come custom to her brown hair. She thought Lex would mention it but he hadn’t. In fact the past two weeks Lex had no contact with Dominic at least not from the phone taps she listened to. It would appear he was trusting Sasha Soren.

There was no reason for him to trust her. She was listening in on his home and office phone conversation. When he fell asleep after they had sex she would hack into his computer to see if there was anything more on the painting she hadn’t found and tomorrow night she would break into his manor then steal a painting that was very important to him.

Even though her feelings were acting out Chloe still had a job to do. She still had the threat of Ares coming after her if she didn’t complete this job. Jason’s warning was taken with a grain of salt at first but thinking about it Chloe knew Ares would never let her do a half ass job because she enjoyed having sex with her mark.

Slipping into her dress Chloe’s mind wondered to the end of the night when Lex would be slipping it off. Her thoughts always seemed to go to him when she wasn’t working. It was something she lost control over and stopped fighting to have power over.

In her dress Chloe started packing her purse reaching for the small gun she kept in night standing drawer. She carried a weapon all the time but it seemed pointless to do so tonight or any other the night past few weeks. Closing the drawer with the gun still inside there was a knock at her door and Chloe prepared her self for one more evening with Lex before she completed the final phases of her job.



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“Thank you very much.” Diana Krall finished singing and Chloe applauded keeping her gaze away from Lex the best she could as the evening went on. They were sitting near the front of the club just in front of the dance floor.

Chloe was quiet most of the night and didn’t want to do what she usually did with Lex. Most of their dates involved them playing off of one another. They would argue building up the sexual tension between them until it exploded in the limo ride home. It was a car ride that was suppose to take her home but she always ended up at the penthouse for the past two weeks.

“You haven’t tried to disagree with me all night.” Lex spoke up while the band did a small change of some equipment.

Chloe forced her self to turn in her chair to look at him and respond to his start at getting her to exchange blows with him. “Well I’ll try and think of something that we can disagree about.”

He smiled at her slightly and the singer announced the next song. Still looking at each other Chloe tried to think of something other then kissing him. They hadn’t kissed all night and she was trying to keep the kisses to a minimum.

“While you think well you dance with me?” Lex replied.

“I think I can do both.” Chloe said sarcastically. The sound of the piano and guitar started to fill the small club playing the song Gentle Rain.

Lex motioned for her hand getting out his seat. Chloe took it reluctantly not wanting to be close to him tonight needing to put some kind of distance between them. Being with him was getting to good and Chloe was losing sight of why she was there when ever they were close. It was most likely the reason she end up in his bed every night.

“I’m sure you’re very capable of doing more then one thing at a time. Just last night in bed…” Lex started and she stopped him before he could go on with what happened last night.

Chloe put finger over his lips. “Lex just dance no need for the recap.” He puckered his lips slightly to kiss her finger and Chloe jerked it away. He was smirking at her like always leading them out to the dance floor.

“I wanted you to know I thought it was very impressive.” Lex said to her at the dance floor moving her into position against him. Chloe took his hand and the slow, somber music started to rise as he moved in the crowd of couples on the dance floor.

We both are lost, And alone in the world, Walk with me, In the gentle rain

Lex let her hand go bring his arms around her body pulling her closer to him. Resting her head on his chest Chloe took in his scent and knew it well. She felt his chest rise and fall then heard a soft rumble as he started to speak to her over the singer’s voice.

“I want to tell you something but I am afraid to say it.”

She looked up from chest trying to comment like she would any other time. Whatever it was he wanted to say it sent a jolt up her spine. “Lex Luthor afraid? I have to call the Daily Planet with this scoop.”

“I’m serious Sasha.” He tightened his grip with one hand while then other moved up her back caressing it slowly to the beat of the music.

Chloe moved to rest back on his chest seeing something in his eyes she didn’t want to admit to. “Sorry, tell me why you’re afraid?”

Don't be afraid, I've a hand, For your hand and I, Will be your love for a while

Lex continued moving them along to music as he spoke to her. “What I have to say I’ve only said to three women in my life.”

Chloe sighed before she could answer feeling his hands move up her back to her neck stroking the exposed skin there. He knew what he was doing and the smallest touches from him turned her on. “Only three women? What on earth did you tell them?”

“I told them I loved them?” He moved her back to look at him. Chloe swallowed over her words and didn’t think she heard him right. He wasn’t about say what she thought he was and she couldn’t allow him to say it.

“Who are these women?” She replied then let the singer’s voice fill her mind not really wanting to hear what he had to say.

I feel your tears as they fall, On my cheek, They are warm like gentle rain

“My mother is the first. The day before she died I was with her and I told her I loved her and I forgave her for what she’d done.” Lex moved to take her hand into his changing their dance position again resting her arm against him.

“What did she do?” Chloe thought she could get off the this topic but he gave up very little about his parents their first talk about them and was giving up even less as time went on.

“That’s a story for another time.” He replied to her looking at her intently. His eyes seemed to be studying her as he told this story and the music grew louder around them once the piano solo started.

Come little one you have me in the, World and our love will be sweet, Very sweet

“What about the second woman?” Chloe forced out the question feeling her body trembling next to him.

“I told her and I married her then she tried to kill me.” Chloe knew this woman and Helen Bryce did do a number on him years ago in Smallville. It was all in the file about him going missing for months after his marriage to the woman that left the plane crash unharmed. It was most likely the reason Lex didn’t trust her at first calling his PI for information on her.

“That’s no shocker sometimes I want to kill you.” She said mockingly.

“Bite your tongue.” He said to her lower his voice and his lips to her.

She wanted him to kiss her and she let him. “You do it for me.” Chloe spoke before letting his mouth fall to her.

Our love will, Be sweet very sad, Very sweet like gentle rain

As they kissed and glided around the dance floor someone was watching them. Someone was watching Chloe for the past three days and she had no idea. Normally a tail like that was easily spotted but when she was out with Lex nothing else seemed to matter around her.

She pushed back how sweet and warm his lips felt pulling away from the kiss catching her breath to speak to him. “Tell me about the last one.”

She could see the desire in him building and Chloe didn’t think she could last much longer being pressed against him like this. “The last one is tricky. I never really loved her but I told her anyway.”

“Why?” She replied to him letting her arms move to wrapping around his neck locking her hands together.

Lex moved with her moving his hands to her back caressing it again making her pushed in to his groin. “To get back at someone. Trust me it didn’t go well. I ended up more aggravated then hurting the person I was getting back at.”

“Lex why are you telling me all this?” Their dancing was more like foreplay. Her body was getting hot, she hadn’t stopped quivering against him and she could feel him breathing harder each time she moved into him. Chloe could also feel him starting to swell in his pants and she was fighting the urge to grab at him.

“Because what I want to tell you may lead to horrible things Sasha…your death, my death or maybe I am saying it for all the wrong reasons.”

Like the gentle rain, Like the gentle rain

He was trying to say what she thought and there was no way she could hear it. This wasn’t happening and Chloe couldn’t allow it to happen. No man ever told her they loved her other then her father and she was settled that he was the only man she would ever love.

She had to get his mind off it and sex was the best thing to do it. Sex didn’t equal love and his lust for her would out weigh his current need to be so honest. “Then don’t tell me. Don’t say it just show me.”

“Show you?” Lex questioned, his face transforming getting taken over by his longing to be with her again.

“Let’s go and you can show me. Make love to me and show me what your to afraid to say.” Chloe didn’t mean to say make love but that’s what came out. He didn’t argue with it or question it. At that point they were both aroused and started rushing to leave.

As the song finished they went back to the table to pay the check for their drinks then moved out to Lex’s limo waiting for them.

Like the gentle rain, Like the gentle rain...



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Tonight wasn’t like any other night for Chloe with Lex. They would go out have a good time then end up back in his bed. That night was no different expect what he said before they left the club.

With anything Chloe could make her self believe what was really happening in the club tonight. She was doing a good job on this con getting Lex to trust her. He was trusting her so much that he assumed their passionate fucking meant something more.

There was nothing between them. It wasn't important that they were clawing at each other in the limo then in the elevator and almost didn’t make it to the bedroom once they were in the penthouse. All of it was just lust.

“Ahhh…” Chloe moaned looking down at him on his knees at the edge of the between her legs. He was pushing up the short dress she was wearing while he nipped at her thighs kissing them lightly making his way to her throbbing center. “Lex please…” Chloe moaned again begging him to stop teasing her.

She was accustomed to begging but begging wasn’t something she only did. Lex was often grunting at her to get more and Chloe enjoyed prolonging his pleasure just as much as he did.

He wasn’t moving any higher as he kissed the soft flesh of her thighs. Her dress high up on her hips his hands went for her lacy panties pulling them down. Chloe tried to sit up put feel back on the bed with a thud not able to look at him any more. She closed her eyes feeling him licking up her thigh getting closer to the folds of her heat.

She moved to grab his head to put him where she needed him. Lex just swatted her hands away, looking up from his work. “Stop interrupting me. I’ll get there when I am ready.”

“Well I’m ready now.” Chloe said to him lifting her head off the bed to look at him.

“Always so impatient.” He said to her shoving his facing between her legs and his tongue flutter into her entrance.

“Yeah…yeah...yeah…” Chloe panted out to him pushing up into his mouth trying to get more out of him. Her head was leaned back and her eyes closed while his tongue moving in and out of her tasting her arousal collecting inside of her slowing leaking out. She thought he was going to do more but he stopped again looking up at her.

“Take off your dress.” He commanded. Looking back at him he was no longer on his knees standing up waiting for what he wanted.

“You take off your clothes. I won’t be the only naked one.” Chloe sat up on the bed again unzipping the side of the silky dress pulling it down her body until it was pooled on the floor along with her panties.

Looking at Lex his eyes were focused on her body as he got of his tie and dress shirt. His shoes were already off some where at the front door so there was nothing in the way of him taking his pants down and letting them rest next to her pile of clothes on the floor.

“That to.” He said to her his now naked body lowering back to his knees. She knew what he meant reaching for the bra clasp then tossing it off to the side.

Seeing him like this was always hard for her. His toned body was always so hot when they were together. Often times he was covered in sweat and red in places she dragged her nails over while they had sex. Right now she could see the marks on his arms from last night.

Chloe was looking at him as he lowered back between her legs and this wasn’t what she wanted. She never meant to come into this con and end up being were she was now, naked, aroused and dying for him to be inside her. Her jobs was never this difficult or conflicted. The barriers she put up to be what she needed to were always in tact.

Lex’s challenging nature broke down her once thought to be impenetrable walls. Tonight he was trying to be honest more honest then she was ready to be. He was in love with Sasha not Chloe but she knew better then that.

No matter how many times she said it or tried to convince her self of it Chloe stopped playing her part the first time they had sex. Every part of her job she could do. Taking info off his computer and stealing the painting were simple but Genevieve’s final request had become impossible.

They had sex many a night before now but she never felt so ashamed about doing it. She was suppose to be plotting his death not wanting to be with him.

“Lex.” Chloe called out to him as he moved closer to her entrance to go back to his ministration. “I don’t want that.”

He looked up at her his faced cringed in confusion. “What do you want then?” He moved next to her on the bed sliding his hand over her body passing her heat and back up again.

Now that he was sitting next to him on the bed her hands moved over his body as well, touching the ripples of his chest then feeling down for his semi hard member between his legs. “I just want you tonight.” She didn’t know if she was making much sense to him but her throbbing arousal from his touch was urged her forward.

He cupped her center leaning into her mouth. “You want me here?”

“Yes.” Chloe whispered to him letting him kiss her leaning them back on the bed. All the foreplay in the car had her wet enough for him but Lex wasn’t just taking that as the end of it. His hand shifted and his fingers flicker over her clit. As they kissed she groaned in his mouth.

He kissed her linger over her mouth then moving his tongue and she could taste her self in his mouth as he slid his tongue around hers. There was no stopping his hand moving up her body to her breast fondling them again making her squirm on the bed wanting to move on feeling his cock pushing into her side.

“Lex” Chloe was moaning again once he let go of her mouth trailing down her mouth to nibble at her pulse then moving further to the nipple between his fingers. “Lex” Chloe moaned again feeling him sucking and his teeth teasing her. Her hands on his smooth scalp were binging him closer to her pressing him on to please her.. She twitched on the bed feeling her self getting wetter with each touch, lick, and suck as labor on her breast. “Lex” she groaned this time almost demanding he move on.

Again he stopped not saying anything getting off the bed. He moved to the night stand and Chloe repositioned her self on the bed while he went for the condom. Her head at the pillows she looked at him open the packet then roll on the condom. He moved back on the bed nudging her legs open to let him in.

Chloe grabbed his body pulling him closer to her catching his mouth as the tip of cock rested at her entrance. He kissed her moving inside her slowly a moan shaking his lips against hers.

Her legs went around him instinctively pulling him further inside her. Chloe’s channel was slick and trembling around his cock ready for him start thrusting but he waited. She pulled back on the kiss looking up at him. “What’s wrong?” She hand held his face in her hands looking deeply into his eyes.

“Nothing, I am just fond of this part.” He said to her slowly rolling his hips.

“What part?” Chloe said to him bucking up into him trying to get him going.

“The part when I'm first inside you… let me show you.” Lex reared back then thrust into her slowly. Chloe breathed out humming as he filled her again and her eyes widen. “That.” Lex said to her rearing back and thrusting again.

Chloe moved her hands down his body to his hips directing him as she rocked up into him. “I like this part too but I would like it better if you…”

He cut her off kissing her again started to pump in and out of her in steady rhythm. Chloe moved her legs up higher letting him go deeper. Her body was rocking up into him faster needing him to go with her. She tried kissing him the best she could losing her skilled motions just letting the kiss happen.

Lex felt her hands grab his bottom pushing him into her hard and he responds was quicken his pace. They were thrust at each other their bodies rocking in unions on the bed. His arms resting on either side extended raising up above her letting go of her lips. “Sasha.” Her name rumbled from his throat as he was thrusting uncontrollably.

Chloe couldn’t keep her hands on his ass in this new position so she went for the sides of the bed holding them for relief. “Faster baby.” She said to him not realizing she was calling him baby but it wasn’t the first time she did.

“Yes, faster, yes.” He said to her his mouth parted his head thrown back and he was jerked at her faster rocking the bed. Chloe didn’t take her eyes away from his contorted face wanting to see him do this for her. “Sasha.” He grunted her name again thrusting harder.

“Yeah, yeah, baby, yeah, I’m here.” Chloe was fisting the bed covers up higher losing control of her hips rocking into him wildly.

“Come for me.” He opened his eyes looking at her. Chloe moved a hand between them reaching for her swollen flesh to give him what he wanted. Fumbling over her clit she was moaning feeling the power of his cock and the sensitive nerves of her clit bringing her closer to her climax. “Yes, come for me.” He said again watching her fighting between them to rub her self.

“Huh, huh, huh.” Getting closer she got louder then moved her hand away grabbing to pull him down in a huff fucking from underneath him wildly. Chloe was starting to come hearing him say her alias’ name one last time clamping down on his cock still pumping inside her.

“Fuck.” She heard him through gritted teeth but couldn’t see his face now resting in her neck. She dug her nails into his back riding out her orgasm while he pumped into trembling channel finding his own release spilling into the condom.

She held on to him as they came down not really ready to let him go. “I want you to hold me but the condom.” He said to her breaking the room's silence only filled with their breathing.

Chloe let him go not saying anything watching him leave the bed for the bathroom. He was gone for a few moments and the chill in the room came over her. She pushed down the rumpled covers hiding under them for warmth. Lex was back in the bedroom moving into the bed next to her getting under the covers reaching to pulling her closer.

Chloe moved over him resting her head on his hot body clinging to him. “Lex I…” She was going to tell him. She didn’t know exactly what but she was going to tell him but she had to say something.

“You what?” He said nudging her up to look at him and his face was flushed looking content with tonight’s events.

“Nothing, I was just going to say I’ll miss you while you’re gone.” Chloe covered the best she could.

“Are you getting sappy on me? I can handle your cynicism but sappiness is a bit much Sasha.”

Chloe pinched his side making up grunt a little. “Not funny. I can’t be nice to you at all.”

“Yes you can.” He moved her closer to him kissing here again after which Chloe started to grip about all the things she just didn’t talk about doing there date. Lex seemed to be happy she was complaining and finishing off her rant with a good night and a comment about knowing there had to be something she was holding back then they drifting off to sleep.



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Chloe slept all night and didn’t get up for the first time to snoop through his things. Last night she made a choice that she couldn’t turn back on.

“Leaving so soon.” Lex said to her looking at her get dressed sitting on the edge of the bed.

“You have to fly out soon and I have work of my own to do.” Chloe spoke looking back at him.

“You called Damien to drive you right.” Lex moved to her pulling back against him on the bed. Chloe nodded leaning back not really wanting to leave. “Did I show you last night?”

She looked over at him smiling kissing him then getting up to find her shoes some where in the room. Once they were on she went for the door to leave. “Sasha.” Lex called out to her stopping her from going to far. “Are you going to answer me?”

“You did.” She said to him opening and closing the bedroom door letting a few tears fall down her cheek. Chloe couldn’t kill him and wouldn’t kill him. There had to be another way around it.



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Chloe opened the door to her place taking her shoes off as she entered the foyer of the apartment. At first things seemed fine but she noticed immediately passing into her bedroom that every light in the place seemed to be on.

Thinking quickly Chloe looked around then went for the gun in her nightstand. Before she could turn and point the gun the person who turned on all the lights was standing behind her and she knew it voice better then her own. It was the same person watching her for that past three days she hadn't noticed.

“How long does it take to steal a painting Bastet? You have some serious explaining to do after what I saw last tonight.”

Chloe turned around gun in hand at her side to face the voice. “Daddy?” She murmured like a child getting caught with her hand in the cookie jar. She did have a lot of explaining to do.

TBC

Chapter 9 Mission Accomplished Part 2

[lj715]

OMG!!!! Great update letia!!!! So much going on. First of all, Chloe is so in love with Lex & she knows it . I was just waiting for her to slip & tell him to call her Chloe. Don't know how she's going to get this job done. Especially now that he father's involved now.

I think she should tell Lex what's been going on.. He'll be angry but then maybe they can turn the tables on Genevieve.

Don't know how this is gonna turn out. Can't wait for more!!!!!

[hfce]

It is getting tricky now. How can she go through with it now? :(

[pipersmum]

OMG Gabe has turned up and Chloe loves Lex I think, and now she says she can't kill him !! :eek: What an update I loved it but I am dreading what comes next!!

[teb85]

Sorry I haven't posted for awhile but updates have been great ! I knew Chloe wouldn't be able to go through with Killing Lex, she really has fallen for him !! Gabe turning up can't be good so can't wait to find out what will happen next !!

[Louie]

Gabe didn't really see anything, lie well little one or tell him the truth he may be able to help you, whatever.

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you all for the nice feedback. Lex & Chloe will be my next update. Let’s see how Chloe wiggles her way out of this.

Chapter 9 Mission Accomplished Part 2

“What are…How did…Are you… What you saw…” Chloe stammered over her words. She wasn’t sure of much that morning but she never expected to see her father standing in front of her that day.

“What the hell have you been doing here?” Gabe moved in on her taking the gun from her hand unloading it then placing the piece on her nightstand. She could see the fury in his eyes and whatever he saw had him shaken up.

Chloe took in a few deep breaths thinking of what he saw last night that could need explaining. She and Lex danced, they kissed but there was nothing he should be this angry over. He could have been waiting for her to come home all night long and when she finally did it was obvious where she’d been.

Her hair was still damp from sweating last night while she had sex with Lex. Her face must be a mess from crying in the limo on her way home. Her dress had to be a wrinkled mess from lying on the floor all night long. If her father stood close enough he would be able to smell Lex’s scent all over her.

Chloe moved to the bed behind her to sit down. She had to get her lies right. There was no way he could know that she decided not to kill Lex last night. It was impossible for her to do it the way she was feeling. The only man she ever felt anything for and she was supposed to kill and that just couldn’t happen.

Clearing her throat Chloe prepared to have it out with her father. “What the hell are doing here Apollo?”

“Ares called me Chloe.” Chloe didn’t mean to react but her eyes widen and she almost started to shiver at the thought of Ares worried about her performance.

“Genevieve wants to know why she hasn’t heard from her operative going on two weeks.”

“I have been working on Luthor….” Chloe started but her father cut in standing over her eyeing her with his furious gaze.

“I see you have been working on him. All that kissing in the club last night was unnecessary and him grabbing at you like that was way over the line. He was stroking your butt the entire time.”

Chloe hadn’t realized Lex’s hands were that busy last night. “He wasn’t all over me. I danced with and…”

“Then you went home with him.” Gabe finished for her.

“I was patrolling Lex’s manor all night.” Chloe lied hoping he would take it not knowing how much her father really knew.

“Don’t’ lie to me Bastet! I have been watching you the past three nights. I have seen how you work on him. You went into his penthouse last night and you didn’t come out for hours so I came here to wait for you about an hour ago.” Gabe fisted his hands to the side. Chloe’s lie wasn’t going the way she planned.

“Kissing him, touching him, the way you look at him. Something is going on that you aren’t telling me. I knew it was strange when you called me all those weeks ago but I just thought you were concerned for me but something has been going on here that has to be stopped now.”

Chloe didn’t know what to say. If he saw her three night ago she was all over Lex. He took her dancing and they danced all night but it was more like dry humping before they had sex in the limo unable to wait to get home. If her father was watching as closely as she knew he could be he saw more then enough that night.

“Nothing is going on here dad. I'm doing my job. Lex believes everything about Sasha Soren completely. Enough that I have already gotten the research he has on the painting and I am stealing the painting tonight.”

“Your damn right you’re stealing that painting tonight.” Gabe yelled at her.

“Calm down. You come here throwing accusations around. You have no idea how hard I have been working on this con for the pass two months.” Chloe stood up getting into his face. She was afraid but she had to put up a strong front.

“Are you sleeping with him? I don’t mean sleeping in the same bed. Are you having sex with him Chloe?” Gabe placed his hands on her shoulders looking for the truth. He rarely called her by her real name but today was the day of several first for her father. His anger, showing up on a job, and now the look he was giving her were all things she never saw from him before.

Chloe couldn’t give him the truth. He would pull her out of this as soon as she told the truth. If she was still there then she could protect Lex.

“I slept in the same bed with him but I haven’t had sex with him.” Chloe answered doing her best job of lying ever. “Dad I have never lied to you and wouldn’t start now.”

“Good. I am glad to hear it. I just got concerned when I saw you with him. You looked happy. I have never seen you look like that before. I guess you’re getting to good at this job I can’t tell anymore when you’re acting.”

Her father shifted away from her turning his back to her. He trusted her completely on jobs and hadn’t checked up on her in years. He had a reason to be worried because she was about to go against Ares’ wishes for the first time in eight years.

“Your not need here. I have everything under control. My mark is gone on a day long business trip. Tonight I’ll break into the manor and take the painting then turn it over to Genevieve.” Chloe touched her father's shoulder getting him to look at her once more.

“Show me your research.” Gabe replied to her.

“Why? I told you have it under control.”

“I know you say you do but I want to make sure you get this job done before Genevieve contacts Ares again. I’ll help you tonight then tomorrow after your drop off the information we’ll take care of Luthor then get you the hell out of Metropolis.”

Her father walked out of the room heading to the living room. “Come on Bastet where is that research.” He called out to her.

There was no getting rid of him. This was just a sign that he didn’t believe her lie. He knew more then he was telling her. Her father was hiding something. Chloe would have to work with him and in the process find away to keep Lex safe.



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”I can do this alone.” Chloe was repeating the same thing over and over since her father worked his way the robbery.

She had a plastics tube case for the painting strapped to her back. She was all in black again with her mask on and her father was dressed the same way as they walked through the tunnels under the Luthor Mansion. They were stopped already by two guys that Chloe put down with the tranquilizer gun before anything could happen.

“Are you hooked in?” Once again Gabe ignored her asking about the two-way head set she was wearing as they got to the door leading into the manor.

“I’m in.” Chloe answered him pushing the door up from the underground. She jumped up scanning the basement room they where in pointing the tranquilizer gun back and forth making sure no one was waiting for them.

Gabe followed behind her clicking on a flash light to brighten the dark room. “You know what to do. I’ll take care of the surveillance cameras and meet you back here in fifteen minutes.”

“Alright.” Chloe started heading for the door leading out of the room they were in.

“Fifteen minutes Bastet.” Her father called out to her again as they parted ways in the corridor of the rooms in the cellar.

“I said alright.” Chloe answered letting out and aggravated sigh. She had enough of her father and the way he did things. He was on her case about the way she’d gone about things all day and the night couldn’t come fast enough for them to get this over with.

Chloe looked up at the surveillance camera scanning the hall she was walking down knowing she was being spotted but didn’t worry about it. Her father said he would take care of it and she knew he could do it in record time.

The cellar door she was looking for wasn’t far away and once at the door she was having second thoughts. What if she lied and said there was no painting. Lex could have moved it after the first break-in. Once she was in the room punching in the long code that she got from Francisco things started to formulate in her mind to get her out of this.

She could get the painting and hand it over. If she wasn’t going to kill Lex then Genevieve would just hire another assassin to do it for them. Chloe was trapped in all of this. If she really knew what the painting meant maybe there was a deal that could be made with Lex and Genevieve.

The vault accepted the code and opened for her slowly. The painting was still there incased in glass. Chloe had a solution to melt away the glass covering it and get to the painting. She did her work slowly not dripping the acid all over the place.

She removed the glass cover carefully and went for the delicate painting. Once it was in her ands an alarmed sounded and she didn’t count on this happening. The vault door started to close and without hesitation she grabbed the painting and squeezed through the heavy steel before she was locked in.

Looking at her watch it was going on two minute to meet with her father. Chloe’s adrenaline kicked in and she rolled up the painting placed it in the tube and started to run out of the room. In the hall she heard gun shots ringing out and her father yelling at her franticly in her ear piece.

“Get out now! Do you hear me? Get going now!”

She looked up and her dad was coming from the upstairs area. Running down the hall to the room they came from. Chloe ran to him seeing that he needed help because he was being followed by three guards.

Her father fought them back the best he could kicking one of them then another pouncing on him. The tranquilizer gun aimed Chloe shot one dart while running to his aid. She shot a second dart at the guard aiming a gun at her ready to fire.

Then her father emerged from under the guy on top of him tossing him back then firing a gun at him. He shot the man and most likely killed him. “Why the fuck are you bothering with that tranq gun.”

“I already told you. These men pose no threat. What is the point of killing them?” Chloe answered taking in some air.

“You’re still young. A dead enemy is a better one Bastet.” Her father moved pass her to the door the came from only moments ago. He sound like Ares for a moment there but she pushed it off and followed after him.

They got out of the tunnels that started a few feet from the manor and they could hear the police rolling in. “Here in the trees.” Chloe called out to him running off to the bit of forest on the left of them.

They hid in the trees in silence. Chloe was getting hot under her hood and the night air was doing nothing to kept her cool after what they went through.

“You have it right?” Gabe asked her moving out from the trees once the last police car raced past them.

“Yes, I have it right here.” Chloe wasn’t about to hand over the painting. It was the only thing keeping Lex alive at this point.



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The next day at noon Chloe walked out of her car leaving her father behind to meet Genevieve and Jason. She had the painting and information with her in the car and didn’t want to hand it over to them yet. Her gun resting in the back of her pants was ready to go if things got out of hand.

Lex wouldn’t be home for another hour and she was supposed to meet him that night at her apartment. Her father wanted to do a clean kill and poison seemed like the best thing. Chloe was playing along for now and her father had no idea of the double cross she was about to do.

The warehouse they met in was empty and Genevieve and Jason were waiting for her in the middle of the large open space. There car was parked behind them as well.

“Where is my painting!” Genevieve called out to as she approached them.

“I have it but we need to talk first.”

“Talk! You have stalled long enough. I want my information and my painting.” Genevieve was furious and her face was cringed and blood shot red.

Jason walked to her ginning like always. “I told you she doesn’t like to be made to wait.” He moved quickly pulling a gun from the front of his pants pointing it at her. “Such a waste what has to happen now.”

Chloe didn’t know what was going on but this wasn’t going right. They weren’t supposed to be against her liked this.

“I thought Ares would get you into gear and it appears he did.” Genevieve said standing far behind her son slowly walking up to her. “Where is he?”

Chloe’s heart started racing and she didn’t know what the fuck was happening. Why was she asking about Ares as if he was there. Her father had to see what was going on in the car and he would walk in any moment.

“Toss the gun to me Sasha.” Jason was right in front of her pointing the gun at her head.

Chloe moved slowly reaching for the gun tossing it off to the side away from either Jason or Genevieve.

“Ahh... there he is. Now he can tell me where my painting is.” Chloe heard Genevieve speak and she couldn’t have meant Ares was behind her. The only person that could be behind her was her father.

“Ares I trust that is my painting.” Chloe turned fully to look at her father holding the disk she made for them and the tube holding the painting.

She was about faint from what she heard Genevieve call him. All this time she was never able to find him. Ares was always able to read her so well just like her father. “What the fuck is she calling you Ares for Apollo?”

“Because that’s who I am honey.” Gabe nodded at her his face looking shameful. He lied to her all these years. All the test and torture Ares put her through to get into the network and it was all her father's doing.

“Hand it over Ares.” Jason spoke up.

“I don’t think we have to kill her. She doesn’t seem to know anything.” Gabe replied to Jason backing away slightly.

“Kill me!” Chloe yelled.

Genevieve laughed and walked in closer to Jason. “Don’t let her move"

Before Chloe could do anything being in such shock Jason grabbed her pulling her body flush against, her back was being pressed into him and the gun was pointing at her. His arm wrapped around her waist and the gun was resting at her temple. Chloe fought to breath. She didn’t know what was going on.

"Apollo! What are they talking about? You’re not Ares you can’t be!” She called out to him.

“I am Bastet.” Gabe moved in on her looking at her as she fought in Jason’s grip.

“She knows to much just like Lex we have to eliminate them both. You knew this would happen Ares. The power can not be shared.” Genevieve spoke.

“How are you going to kill Lex?” Chloe yelled.

“Care about him do you?” Jason thrust himself into her. “I thought we had something going but I had a feeling you where falling for the Luthor scum.”

“Please your not God's gift by any means Jason.” Chloe could feel him pressing her closer to him the gun resting at her head. She’d been here before. Many a time trapped in a place she couldn't get out of.

Her father was Ares. Genevieve wanted her dead and her father was going to allow it to happen.

“How are you going to take out Lex?” Chloe repeated. Even though she was stuck her priority was Lex. She could take care of her self but Lex would never see it coming.

“That’s not your concern young lady." Genevieve moved around to stand next Gabe reaching for what she wanted. “Hand it over Ares.”

Gabe did as he was told and looked at Chloe his eyes filled with guilt. “I would never put you in a place I knew you couldn’t get out of.”

Chloe heard him and she knew what it meant. He wanted this to happen. For some reason he knew they would turn and she wouldn’t allow it to happen.

Chloe let her body relax against Jason. This wasn’t going to happen. If another operative was sent after Lex she could stop them before it was too late. Chloe just need to know where the hit was going to take place.

“Answer one thing Jason before you shoot me in the head.”

“What’s that love?” Jason said to her pressing the gun at her.

“When we were in the car do you remember what you said about me?” Chloe fisted her hands and prepared to do this quickly. She was looking her father right in the eye not caring what Genevieve was doing letting her think she had the upper hand.

“Oh... you mean about that bite of yours.” Jason replied and Chloe closed her eyes took in a deep breath and prepared to act.

“Yeah, get ready to feel it.” Chloe spoke and grabbed the gun quickly. As soon as she went for it she knew he would shoot and the gun went off in the air. Just as the gun was going off her elbow went back and she cracked his face back.

“Fuck!” Jason screamed out in pain but didn’t get to feel it for long because Chloe was going for the gun.

She placed both hands on him turning as she took the gun from him while he momentarily loosed his grip on it after he was hit. The gun in her hands and she shot Jason twice without a second thought. Then she turned the gun on Genevieve screaming out to her son.

“Hand it over.” Chloe spoke to her through gritted teeth feeling the anderline pumping and her body doing what it need to get her through this.

Gabe just stood there and watched her, watching his creation. Genevieve with shaky hands handed over the painting and disk to her father then Chloe shot her without a second thought. The sound of the gun was ringing in the warehouse and Chloe did what she was trained to do, she was a killer in every since of the word.

“How are you going to take out Lex Ares?” Chloe called her father his real name for the first time. She was pointing the gun at him her hand steady ready to shoot at any time.

“I knew you wouldn’t let them kill you. I knew they would do this. They wanted the power for themselves but my associate and I can’t let that happen.”

“I don’t give a shit about you and your associate. You knew this and I could have died. You don’t give a shit about me.” Chloe moved in on him ready to fire with two dead bodies already at her feet.

“How are you taking out Lex?”

“I thought you would do that. I thought you would complete the job but I saw something that night you danced with him.” Gabe's gaze softened and he tried to move closer.

“Stay back Ares!” Chloe backed off him a little. If he got to close she had no clue what would happen. Her father was just as quick as she was, quicker even at his age.

“The way you looked at him the other night was the same way I looked at your mother. You love him don’t you?”

Chloe knew Lex was in love with her but she didn’t allow him to say it. She knew he wanted Sasha but never thought of admitting she wanted him.

“I love him. Now tell me who is taking him out.” Chloe shot a warning shot at his feet getting him to back away.

“I put Isis on him. I told her nothing fancy seeing as how the man has survived plane crashes, gun shots, car crashes, and other various things that should have killed him a long time ago.” Gabe’s sarcasm was unnecessary and Chloe couldn’t take much more.

“How?” She repeated again.

“His limo is set to blow once he gets in it. Isis well detonate once he’s inside the car. It will be quick. I am sorry but he can’t live. Lex Luthor knows too much about the key.”

Chloe squinted her eyes and he must be speaking of what was at the end of the path of the painting. “I don’t know anything about a key.”

“Of course you don’t. I knew you wouldn’t look into a client's information but Genevieve wouldn’t listen to me.”

“Hand it over.” Chloe wasn’t leaving without the information and the painting. She needed something to show Lex after she saved him.

“You’re not going to him. You’re coming with me. My associate and I need you. You are ready for this next step Bastet. You proved that doing this con. Lex Luthor had to be a formable mark but now its time to say good bye to him. What you’re feeling will pass.” Gabe moved in on her.

Chloe wasn’t ready to kill her father but wounding him wasn't beneath her. She cocked the gun and shot her father in the leg.

Gabe toppled over in pain as Chloe walked over him taking the things she worked so hard to get.

“Don’t do this Chloe!” Gabe called out to as she walked for the car. She knew he had a gun on him and could have shot her anytime but he hadn’t. Some where deep inside Gabe, Apollo, and Ares; was her father and he loved his little girl.

“I’ll send every god in the network after you if you go to him. I need that painting. I need you Chloe.”

“You did this Ares. You put me in danger.” Chloe opened the car door looking back at him holding his gun shot wound. “My mission was accomplished. I got what Genevieve wanted but now she’s dead. So I’ll just give it back to Lex. If I have to take Isis with me so be it or any other god in the network.”

“Chloe…Chloe…Chlllooooeee!” Her father screamed after her as she drove away. She had to save Lex. Looking at her watch as she pulled out of the large warehouse doors he was set to land in thirty minutes according to his schedule.

Whoever her father’s associate was would be dealt with later. Her father was speaking to someone when she called and it had to be his associate and that meant he was in Germany or whenever her father just came from. He could be tracked.

Right now she had to get to Lex. She had to save the man she loved and hoped he would expect her as Chloe not Sasha.

The painting, the path, the key, the power; all if it was making no sense to her but her father said he need her for this.

She hoped Lex would need her as well. It may be the only thing keeping him from killing her once he learned she was suppose to kill him.

TBC

Chapter 10 Reveal

[lj715]

OMG!!!! Great chapter. I can't believe Gabe was Ares. SO glad she killed Jason & Genevieve. I hope she can get to Lex before Isis does. Happy she admitted she loves him but, how is he gonna react when he knows she's not Sasha.
Ack!!! Can't wait for more.

[hfce]

Oh my goodness Ares is GAB!!!?? Wow what a twist. I hope Chloe gets to Lex on time. eek!! :eek:



Hope ;)

[hannagreen20]

I can't believe Gabe! That bastard! Oh, what's going to happen next?! Awesome story!

[Willower]

oh my god...that was just so juicy...gabe being apollo and ares. man that was just too good.

[Gaia]

What if Lex is the someone? And Gabe/Apollo/Ares didn't know that? Uuuuuh...things are going to get interesting..:D
Next part please

[Goldielocks]

Intresting turn of the story, totally lovin the idea of them in love with one another

[pipersmum]

OMG that was excellent Letia I loved how Gabe turned out to be Ares as well as Apollo!! Now I can only hope that Chloe gets to Lex in time and that he will still wants her????

P.S I love that banner you made for LJ its very HOT :drool2:

[teb85]

Fantastic update, I loved it !! So Gabe was Ares all along, I didn't see that one coming ! I can't wait to see what happens next !!

[peapod]

you are cruel to leave it there! update please! :devil:

[georgee5]

Chloe turning her back on Gabe is pivotol, and you do it so well. I wonder if Gabe's associate is someone we know, or is it someone new? And I did not see the Gabe/Apollo/Ares thing coming at all. I congratulate you on shocking me!! :-)

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you all for the feedback and I'm glad you like the twist. Are you ready to meet the Gods? Can Chloe save Lex? Will he accept who she is? Can they beat back her father, the gods, and her father’s associate? Who knows but here is the next part.

Chapter 10 Reveal Part 1

Unknown Location Eight Years One Month Ago

Chloe stood waiting for her father to appear. She was brought to and unknown location a month after her first kills in Memphis, Tennessee. Her code was Bastet and she was now a full member of the God network. She was only eighteen years old.

After a year of hell since her first kidnapping she did small jobs and Ares finally trusted her with a kill. Now that Ares was pleased today her father would reveal to her the members of the network and the people that could help her or could be sent to kill her if she ever crossed Ares.

She was dressed in a dark suit like her father instructed waiting for them to arrive. At this point no one knew she was Apollo’s daughter and Chloe found it hard to believe they didn’t know. She didn’t question it and made sure to refer to her father as Apollo from now on.

Standing in the empty warehouse waiting Chloe was getting more nervous buy the passing seconds. She wondered if today she wouldn’t just be meeting the other gods but Ares him self.

“Bastet!” Chloe heard her father’s voice call out to her from the entrance door of the warhorse behind her. When she turned to look at him he was followed by an array of people and the unveiling was going to happen.

Chloe stood up straight as they walked in lining up for her to see. “Everyone this is Bastet the goddess of the sun and the newest member of the network. Everyone introduce your selves.” Chloe knew her father was second in command to Ares and every one took orders from him. No one had ever seen Ares but they feared him anyway.

Chloe prepared to remember each face and god name for future reference.

“How you doing kid I’m Zeus. God of thunder and lightning” A large African American man approached her holding his hand out to her first in line. He appeared to be her father’s ages and he was dressed in a well tailored dark suit. One thing she would always remember was the sound of his voice, a voice that sounded like thunder.

“I am Gong Gong. The God of water.” The second man walked up to her speaking in Mandarin and it was a language Chloe was just getting a handle on. Of all her studies of language this one was the hardest. “You look to young for this work.” The Chinese man finished stepping back from he dressed in a suit as well.

“I'm Aphrodite. The goddess of beauty and love.” The woman with bright red hair and French accent shook Chloe’s hand next stepping out of line then back. She was in a dark suit as well smirking at her like fresh meet.

“Osiris god of the dead.” The only person not in suit was dressed in jeans and cowboy boots. Osiris shook her hand and he was hidden behind shades. Chloe couldn’t see him then he lowered them to wink at her before stepping back in line.

“Last but certainly not the least I'm Isis goddess of magic.” The woman with the Italian accent shook her hand and she was dressed in a similar suit dark suit. She had long jet black air and pouty lips colored with bright with red lipstick. She was smirking at Chloe and look she came to know very will.

“Now that you have met the central members of the network let’s go.” Apollo moved back and the others followed.

“The central members?” Chloe finally spoke up.

“You can’t meet everyone at once Bastet. All in do time.” Everyone started to file out and Chloe had no clue where they were headed.

“Where are we going?” Chloe grabbed her father making him lag back with her.

“You’re going on a job. Sometimes we need to work as a team and today you will prove that you can be apart of the team.” Gabe moved out ahead of her and Chloe had no idea what was in store for her that night.



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Metropolis, Kansas Present

Chloe was driving out of control in the city towards the airstrip where the Luthor Corp jet was to land. She called Lex repeatedly and he must still be in the air because he had yet to answer.

Ares, her father told her that Isis was set on him and Chloe knew that she wasn’t going to stand down. Isis was a master with explosive and she could detonate the car without being any where near it but her father told her to insure Lex was dead so she had to be at the airstrip.

Chloe was sweating and her palms were slick on the steering wheel as she cornered the little car on a red light. She had her phone in one hand and pressed talk for the hundredth time hoping to get Lex. “Come on… Come on.” She mumbled as the phone rang.

“Can’t wait to see me?” Lex said smugly knowing he was getting to her more then she ever thought he would.

“Are you on the jet?” Chloe spoke into the phone and she knew she sounded hysterical.

“Yes I just landed.” Lex sounded concerned and it wasn’t her he should be worried about. “Are you okay?”

“Damn it.” Chloe yelled almost losing control of the car as she swerved out of the way of a car backing out into the rode. “Asshole!”

”Who are you yelling at?”

“Do you have a gun with you?” Chloe was close but still not close enough to him. She just need a few more minutes; minutes she didn’t have. The drop off point was far away for a reason.

“A gun? What’s going on?” Lex yelled back to her on the phone now he was as frantic as she was. “Sasha where are you?”

“Lex listen to me. There is an assassin waiting for you. She’s going to blow the limo once you’re inside it. She has to be near by. She’s Italian, long jet back hair and she likes red lipstick. …” Chloe was describing Isis then over heard someone on the jet with Lex.

“Mr. Luthor you can exit the plane now.” A woman’s voice was loud on the other end.

“That could be her. That could be Isis. Don’t get in the limo. Do you have a gun on the jet?” Lex didn’t say anything for several seconds and Chloe started yelling into the phone. “Lex, Lex, Lex, answer me!”

“He’ll have to call you back Bastet.” She heard the woman’s voice then a dial tone and he was gone.

At the air felid seconds after phone hung up Chloe wasn’t going to stop for security and hurled the car through the lowered beam. The clerk in the booth yelled out after her and she knew the police wouldn’t be far behind. Chloe could see the Luthor Crop jet off in the distance and saw Lex getting off the jet being followed by Isis and it looked like she was holding a gun.

Chloe screeched the car to a halt a few feet away from the limo to stay clear of the car bomb. She got out of the gun in hand running up to the jet with “Stand down Isis.” Chloe called out to her aiming right at her.

She could see she was holding something in her other hand and knew it had to be the switch to detonate the car. “Stand down!” Chloe repeated.

“Just in time for the show.” The woman answered dressed in a pilot uniform with her hair pulled back in a tight bun. She was standing far to close to Lex with the gun.

“What’s going on Sasha?” Lex walked down the steps of the jet. He was sweating, breathing heavy and Chloe had to do something.

Still aiming at Isis not putting the gun away until she knew Lex was safe. “Isis toss me the detonator and your weapon.”

“Are you going to finish your job Bastet? Ares sent me since you couldn’t get it done. He said to blow him up and that’s what I’ll do.” She finished with a smirk.

“Who the fuck is Bastet?” Lex spoke stuck between Chloe’s gun on Isis and Isis’s gun on him. “What’s going on?”

Chloe heard him and knew his question deserved an answer but she couldn't give one now. She was focused on the shot she was going to make, she knew she was quick shot but was she quick enough for this would be seen in a matter of seconds.

“I thought it was a joke but Ares said you appeared to be falling for your mark. Never in a million years did I think it would happen to you Bastet.” Isis cocked her gun ready to fire at Lex. "It’s no matter I have been ordered to take you down if you don’t comply."

“Don’t’ make me do this Isis.” Chloe didn’t want to kill her. She never had a problem with Isis. She admired her ability to do some of the things she did but right now it was Lex or Isis.

“You think you can shoot me before I shoot him. You think your fast enough now.” Isis was holding the switch showing it to her. “Let’s put you through another test lady of the flame. Do you think you can protect him?”

She didn’t look at Lex couldn’t look at him Chloe had to do this. She watched Isis finger the trigger of the gun and the switch locked tightly in her other hand. They both looked at each other and Isis smirked at her the same why she did when they first met and Chloe fired one shot to her head. As she shot Lex ducked down out of the way and Isis let off and uncontrolled shot in the air.

“I need your help.” Chloe moved pass Lex kneeling on the ground. She sprung into action.

“Help you what?” Lex was up and grabbing Chloe’s arm turning her to look at him getting her focus off the third dead body she was responsible for that day.

“We have to make it look like her plan went smoothly. We well be gone before they analyze her burned body.” Chloe threw his hand off her moving for the body. She went for the gun first handing it over to Lex. “You might need this.” She wasn’t sure if he would turn the gun on her but she took the chance after saving him. “Help me.” Chloe grabbed the switch then picked up Isis upper body as best she could. There was very little blood coming from her gun shot wound but Chloe did her best to stay clear of the blood.

Lex took her legs and they moved Isis to the limo. They moved her body in silence placing her in the back seat of the limo. Once she was inside Chloe started to make her way back to her car.

Chloe got in the car and Lex followed after her. “How soon can you prep the helicopter.” She spoke starting the car.

Lex gripped her hand on the key before she could turn it. “I am not prepping shit until you tell me what’s going on.” He was flushed and seemed very uneasy about everything that was happening as he should be.

She had to say something to get him to let them leave. “My code name is Bastet and I was hired to steal from you then kill you. I’m not going to kill you but I’m the only thing standing between you and a group of highly trained operatives that will kill you and me. If you want us to stay alive I suggest you prep the helicopter so we can put some distance between us and them.”

Lex let her and go and she could see his mind was racing. He didn’t say anything to her and moved to take his phone from his suit jacket. “I want the helicopter fueled and ready to go in ten minutes.” He closed the phone shut and looked at her as if he was seeing her for the first time. “You’re keeping me alive so I’ll go with this for now.” He was cold and appeared to be closing himself off.

Chloe wanted to tell him more and tell him everything but now wasn’t the time. They had to get out of range of her father before she completely revealed everything. For now she drove off and just as they were leaving she detonated the car with Isis's body inside.



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Chloe wasn’t sure what direction to go in. She assumed Lex would have locations that no one else would know about and he did. There were a few things about him she never underestimated and his ability to work through a problem was one of them.

The helicopter was waiting for them on top of Luthor Crop headquarters. She made them swept it for bugs and bombs before they took off. Chloe knew it was a long shot that her father assumed she would just go along with his plans but she wasn’t taking any chances now.

Lex hadn’t said a thing to her since they started running from the air strip. He was all business and so was she. They augured for a while on where to go but it was settled that they would head to Texas then move out to Mexico if they really need to. As a last resort they would take a flight to Lex’s islands in the Caribbean from Mexico.

Chloe never underestimated Lex’s wealth and how easily it could be tracked. They need to do things in cash no credit cards of any kind. Before they left Lex had money stashed in his office that he picked up before take off along with a laptop Chloe wanted. Chloe had the disk and she wanted to know what was worthy of her life.

Chloe never had so little with her on the run like this. No weapons other then the two guns, a cloned cell phone to use, a laptop, money, and ids. Right now she was flying blind. The only thing she had with her of importance was the plastic tube holding the painting and the disk with the information she stole.

They landed in Austin, Texas in the middle of no where and there was a car waiting for them to take a five hour drive to Brownsville. She trusted what appeared to be a brand new car wasn’t traceable. The drive was silent, almost like death himself was hovering over them.

Chloe was starting to calm down and it appeared she was at some point were she could relax for a few moments. It wasn’t like her not to drive but Lex insisted he do it. She felt like she been up for hours but couldn’t fall a sleep. She assumed he had questions that need answers and three hours into the drive she said something to him other then planning the escape for the past thirteen hours.

“We can talk if you want?” Chloe looked at him focusing on the rode and hadn't really looked at him since she killed Isis. His brow was furrowed, he looked stiff and tense and his hands were clutching the steering wheel for dear life. His eyes looked heavy and he had to be as tired as she was at this point.

Chloe wanted to hug him and be so thankful that she got to him in time but now wasn’t the time for affection after all her lies. She waited for his answer to her suggestion and he didn’t say anything at first. “I understand if you have… well if you… I know this must be…” Chloe tried to find the right words to get an inkling of what he could be feeling at this point.

“Look Sasha…” He paused and bit back on her name. It was obvious he knew that was a lie now and it looked like it pained him to say it. “I want to drive and get to the apartment before we talk. I need to focus on the rode and I can’t do that talking to you.”

Chloe went into her own thoughts for the next two hours to give him the space he needed. She told her father she loved him and the thought was resting in the pit of her stomach. She lied to him, she drugged him, she stole from him and there was no going back from any of the things Chloe did in order to do her job.

She was trying to but she couldn’t stop staring at him wonder what he was thinking, if he hated her right now or if he was thankful she got to him.

The car ride seemed to be never ending and at some point Chloe couldn’t fight her bodies need to sleep. She rested her head towards Lex wanting to lean in on him but didn't drifting off to sleep.



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“We're here...We're here...” Chloe could hear Lex’s voice in the distance but she was so tried she didn’t want to wake up. Her head was resting on something nice and soft but the fabric was making her the side of her face sweaty and hot.

She turned her head up opening her eyes slowly to look at what she thought was just the car but she was leaning against Lex. “Sorry.” She muttered moving back away from him. Chloe didn’t notice that some point she moved all the way over to his side of the car and he moved his arm around her letting her rest against him.

She moved back and he took his arm back routing it a few times and he had to have terribly tense muscles from holding her the past two hours. “Sorry.” She said again rubbing her eyes and looking out to were they where.

All she could see was desert around them and a small apartment complex smack in the middle of it. Lex got out of the car not looking back at her walking towards the complex. The keys for this place he mention look to be n the ring with the car keys. Lex said it was one of his safe houses that he rarely used and should be off the map for anyone until they decided what to do.

Chloe got her self together quickly grabbing her things from the back of the car locking the doors behind her. Lex was holding on to a briefcase with the money and the lab top.

She followed him up to the second tier of the complex to door number twenty and Lex was about to open the door until she stopped him. “We should sweep the place first.” Chloe moved her hand away from him quickly. She used the tube strap to wrap the painting around her then placed the disk case behind her wedging in the space were she had the gun taking it out.

“I really don’t think that’s necessary but you’re the specialist.” His voice was unreadable but if she wasn’t mistaken he sounded annoyed with her. He moved to pull the gun she gave him from his back.

They agreed on three and Lex turned the key swing the door back and they lined up on the wall next to the opening. Chloe moved in first pointing her gun at every corner of the room looking in the darkness for any one.

Lex moved in after her and closed the door flicking on the light in the room. The place had very merger furnishings and there were four main spaces to check. Chloe moved in past the couch towards the first closed door and it was the bathroom. She moved to the next door and it was a bedroom. The last space was the kitchen in full view and it looked like they were clear.

“I should sweep for bugs.” Chloe spoke up letting her arms rest putting the gun down.

“I told you it’s unnecessary. Three people know of this place. The head of my security me and now you. Right now I trust my security head more then you to keep this place a secret.” Lex put his gun down on the small side table next to the couch and sat down. He sighed rubbing his temples and he had to be totally wiped.

“Sorry I'll take your word for it.” Chloe let her self relax and put the safety on the gun. She breathed out and didn’t know what was supposed to happen now. “Do you have any rations?”

“Rations?” Lex chuckled at her looking at her behind him. “There should be some thing in the cabinets in the kitchen.” He moved to get up and Chloe stopped him.

“I’ll look. I went to sleep you didn’t. You should sit” He sat back and Chloe went for the kitchen. She took off the tube and placed it on the counter along with the disk and her gun. Next went her jacket and the shoes she was wearing.

The cabinets were well stocked with water and canned foods. There was no microwave so she would have to cook things on the stove top. Chloe prepared the best meal she could heating up some cans of soup to go along with some crackers that were unopened and should still be good. The place was far to hot for soup but it was the best choice out of what was there.

She was stirring the pot of chicken and noodles and Lex started moving around. He went to the bedroom then came back out. He went to the bathroom and came back out. He opened his briefcase counting the money then closed it. It was like he couldn’t sit still. At least he was trusting her since he left his gun sitting on the side table.

It was agonizing what was going on and Chloe just wanted to explain her self to him but she pushed him in the car and couldn’t push him now. She brought him the soup, crackers and water and set things up on the coffee table in the room.

Chloe had never been this quite with him but just when she thought he would never say anything Lex put the bowl down and looked her, peering at her.

“I assume that’s my painting in the case you’ve been carrying around?” Of course he knew he was robbed and Chloe just nodded. “Then the disk must be all the research on the painting from my computer at home?” Chloe nodded again and sipped her water. Lex sighed and went to his next question. "When are you going to kill me?”

Chloe almost choked back on her water looking at him finally. “I told you I don’t want to kill you.”

“Why is that?” Lex looked her and she could see he was upset. Whatever she said right now was very important and had to be will placed.

“I guess I am… I just couldn’t... after we...Chloe muttered the last words and she couldn't say what she need to say right now.

“Since your having a hard time with the question let’s start with something easier.” Lex got up from his seat to walk into the kitchen. He brought back the painting and disk. “Did you drug me?”

“Yes.” Chloe answered and his voice was slightly raised at her. It looked as if he was fighting to stay calm and he didn’t have to. She did terrible things to him when she knew she was falling in love with him.

“Your not an art dealer and took the job at the museum to get to me?”

“Yes.” Chloe answered again and didn’t go into details but just gave him the short truth.

“You do know lot about weapons because you had to study them to be an operative?” Lex was questioning her while he opened the case with the painting.

“Yes.” She watch him look at the painting then roll it back up carefully to place it into the case.

“You stooped through my things when I was asleep at night in the penthouse after we had sex?” Lex picked up the disk and nothing was written on it. He placed it back down to look at her.

This was so cold and not like him at all. “Lex you know the answer to all of this is yes. Why don’t you get to the real questions?”

“Why don’t you tell me what the real questions are Sasha…. Sorry Bastet.” His voice grew stern and he seemed to be losing the control he had on things.

“What do you want to know?” Chloe looked at him and she was sacred. She never shared with people but she would have to share with him now.

“You fuck all your marks?” He said coldly, his eyes shifting in away she’d never seen.

Chloe swallowed hard feeling like the sound was echoing in the room. “You’re the first one.”

“I find that hard to believe.” Lex replied sounding anger every time he spoke to her.

“It’s the truth.” Chloe wanted to touch him but fisted her hands to keep away. “You think I have been doing this for all these years and every person I con I jump into bed with? You’re wrong. I’m telling you the truth.”

“The truth?” Lex laughed at her words and it seemed like he was losing it. “Now you want to tell me the truth.” He moved to pick up the gun and pointed it at her. Chloe jerked up off the sofa moving back from him.

“You lied to me. Everything was a fucking lie.” Lex got up from his seat moving in on her cocking the gun. “I knew this would happen. That you were just too good to be true. When my PI came up with nothing I assumed that I could just trust you but I was wrong.”

“You can trust me now Lex.” Chloe put her hands up moving back against the wall separating the living room from the kitchen. He was right on top of her, breathing hard, pointing the gun at her. “I know your up set but you can trust me now. If I was going to kill you don’t you think I would have done it by now.”

"I can’t believe what a fool I have been." His eyes piercing and his jaw was clinched and he was pointing the gun loaded ready to fire at Chloe at any moment. “Who hired you?”

“Genevieve Teague.” Chloe could get the gun from him. She wanted to believe he wouldn’t shoot her but at this point there was no telling what he would do.

“Genevieve?” Lex pushed the gun into her chest sliding it down between her breasts resting at her stomach. He was leaning in close to her and she started to tremble a little. “How is the old girl?

“She’s dead.” Chloe said to him moving her hand to touch him.

“Don’t you dare touch me.” He swatted her hand away and Chloe planted them back against the wall. “You killed her?” Chloe nodded. “You did that for me?”

“I did it for both of us. She thought I knew the location of the key that I looked at the research for myself and she wanted me dead.”

“You know about the key so you did look at the research.” Lex jabbed her with the nose of the gun and Chloe grunted. He moved in on her resting his head on her shoulder taking in her scent. She didn’t know if he was trying to seduce her or scare her. Either way his closeness was turning her on.

“I know what Ares told me that’s it. Something about you not being ready for the power and he and his associate need me to help them find the key.” Chloe clawed at the wall behind her to keep her hands away from him.

He pushed the rest of himself into her planting her to the wall. His lips brushed over her neck and Chloe leaned her head back to give him better access. “Your apart of the god network?”

“Yes” Chloe hissed feeling his mouth close on the soft flesh of her neck nibbling at her. “Lex… please…” She hissed his name again feeling his tongue slid across his teeth marks.

“Why are you here? Why didn’t you just do your job?” Lex moved back to look at her with the gun still pushing into her. “You did everything else.”

“Because I…” Chloe couldn’t really say it aloud she stuttered and tried again but Lex was talking before she could.

“Because you what?” He moved the gun back up her body slowly resting the cold metal at her head. “I really want hear what you have to say that should keep me from killing you after what you did to me. After you drugged me, lied to me and used me at every possible turn when you knew… how….” He stopped short his eyes lowering, his gaze softened on her and his free hand moving to her waist clutching the dip of her curves.

He was looking her right in the eye and it seemed impossible for either of them to say what they were really feeling. Lex wanted to tell her that night they where dancing but she wouldn’t allow it now he may never say it knowing the truth about her.

“Because...” Chloe started again moving her head away from the gun leaning in closer to him. “…You weren’t the only one showing what you we’re too afraid to say that night.” Chloe breathed out getting closer to his lips. He wasn’t rejecting her like before and his hand gripped at her hips tighter pulling her off the wall towards him.

“Tell me the truth then. What are you to afraid to tell me?” His hand holding the gun relaxed falling down to his side. Chloe wanted to take the gun from him but she let him hold on to it for his own peace of mind.

She let her hands leave the wall moving to cup the curves of his face in them. Her lids lowered slightly looking at him seeing things she didn’t think possible. Taking in another breath of air and she let him know the truth. “Lex I love you.”

“How can you love me? I don’t even know who you are.” He rested his head against hers his eyes closed and opened to look at her again. “Who loves me? Sasha? Bastet?”

Chloe took a few death breaths looking at him. No one knew her real name other then her father and Uncle Francisco. She been using alias for so long that it didn’t matter anymore what her name was or who she was. She was always playing a part in some larger scheme and Chloe was never apart of that; at least not until now.

“My name is Chloe.” He didn’t respond, still holding the gun at his side, still gripping her hip, stilling looking at her intently and nothing seemed to be happening. “Chloe loves you.” She repeated a second time and it was getting easier.

He turned and let her go. She couldn’t tell much looking at his back but she could see his body was coiled, tense and she heard a thud in the direction of the couch then he was lunging at her. Lex was moving so quickly pressing her back into the wall letting his lips captures hers kissing her hard.

Chloe let him move her the way he wanted pressing her self as close as she could into him, locking her arms around his neck bring them behind his head pushing him closer to her deepening the wet needy kiss he was giving. Chloe's body wasn't really all into this feeling exhausted but she wiled all the strength she had inside her to be with him right now.

She felt him tug at her top pulling the buttons slowly then ripping the shirt open sending the buttons flying on either side of the room. His hands were busy sliding into the folds of the shirt on reaching to pull her closer to him the other closing over one of her breast kneading the soft flesh in his hand.

He was pushing her back with small thrust from his pelvis. Chloe was teasing the smooth skin of his scalp making him groan as he kissed sending trembles through his lips on hers. He tore away from her mouth moving done her neck nipping and kissing her. “Lex…” Chloe murmured his name and wanted him say something anything but he was focused on what he was doing lowering himself to the breast he was gasping pulling it from her bra and placing the nipple between his teeth.

“Lex…” Chloe groaned again clawing at his head now rocking into his lips gently sucking her making the nipple into a tight bud. She moved her hand down his body between them to feel his manhood pushing into her. Chloe reached into his pockets hoping to find what they need to keep this going.

His front pockets a dead end then she reach to the back gripping the flesh of his bottom before examine them. “Lex…” Chloe groaned his name again while his hand around her moved her into him, then he was moving back up her body to her mouth sliding his tongue in lapping her own.

Chloe still searching found a condom in his left back pocket. Now that she had what they need she wanted to move on as her arousal started throbbing for him to be inside her. She leaned back off the kiss panting out breaths. “Show me.” She pleaded with him and he took the condom from her hands.

Still silent but obviously aroused and wanting this as much as she was Lex moved to take his pants off quickly and as soon as she saw he was completely hard she started to remove her jeans as well.

His pants off the, condom on and Lex was lunging at her again making her work faster to get out her tight jeans. Once they were off his was gabbing her waist hoisting her up against the wall. He held her in place using the wall for leverage then guided him self home.

Chloe breathed out several times adjusting to the position. She looked down at him smirking and he was smirking back looking like himself again but he still didn't say a word taking over her mouth again then rearing back for his first thrust.

Chloe hands locked around his neck letting him rock her into the wall. He didn’t start gentle and slow but hard and fast knocking her back against the wall on each thrust. Lex was making helpless grunts over her mouth and couldn’t seem to take much more letting his lips fall from here’s, burying his head in her body and speaking at last. “Chloe...” He groaned and it was the first time he said her name and Chloe hoped it wouldn’t’ be the last.

The wall was holding her together as he banged her against it harder. She could see the sweat dripping from his brow and his head gleaming in the light of the room. “Can’t…” Lex grunted speaking again and Chloe knew he wouldn’t last long the way he was acting.

Her arms tightened around him to hold on and nodding several times even though he couldn't see she willed her mouth to speak. “Ok… you …come…ok…. baby… come…now.”

“Chloe...” He grunted again and reared back shifted his stance slightly before thrusting back into her harder and fast then before. Chloe letting off harsh grunts knowing her back would be bruised after this but not caring at this point. Her legs tighten around him and he heaved her up again with his hands changing his pace to short jerky thrust.

“Can’t…” Lex seem to be in pain when he spoke again. His head went back and his eyes were closed. Lex thrust at her three more times savoring each bit of friction with a growl then the last stroke he pushed up into her holding her in place as he let the coiled tension his body release it self into the condom.

Chloe hadn't come and didn't need to. She was content that he was holding her place breathing hard into her chest letting her feel his body next to her. Holding on to him he pulled out slowly and lowered her back to the ground. Le x let her go only to move his hands to her face pulling her into a kiss. Leaning back from her slightly he whispered to her and he revealed his truth as well.

“I love you Chloe.” He said breathing out moving to hold her closer to him.

Chloe embraced him and she had what she wanted but now she had to keep them a live long enough for them to enjoy what was happening. She may have to kill every god she ever met in order to see how deep this love could go.

Chapter 10 Reveal Part 2

[Gaia]

Lex fogave her!!!!!!! Thank God for that.

[Willower]

i really just love this fic, it's like a kill bill in reverse she has to kill all the gods to be safe just like uma had to kill all the other assassins in her network to get to bill...very cool.

[Goldielocks]

wo, that was my favorite chapter

[hfce]

Man that was so good. I was on pins and needles waiting to see how it would turn out. EEK!! And the smut was nice!! :drool: More please....


Hope :)

[lj715]

WOW!!!! Excellent chapter. I'm glad everything is out in the open now & they've both said they love each other. Can't wait for the next chapter. Love this story.

[pipersmum]

Does that mean he has forgiven her thank god for that!! I am glad Lex's anger turned to desire and yes at last he said her name her real one that is!!

Love this story I can't wait for the next part :)

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you all for the feedback. I’m so worried about this story and what you guys think so it’s nice to hear you like it. Reminder of what the painting under the painting looks like here. Second Painting (http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8954/wmplayer20041215202001817im.jpg) I will be goofing with the Smallville verse a little as we move on. I will note that Clark is not Superman yet and Lex still doesn't know the secret. As a timeline if you haven't noticed I have made Chloe 26 and that would put Lex will into his thirties. Alright enough talk from me on with Part two.


Chapter 10 Reveal Part 2

“This makes no sense.” Chloe was reading the files that she stole but she was getting no where with them. If she was going to get killed over that painting she wanted to know why. She was sitting in the meagerly furnished apartment in Texas on the sofa. Chloe was a little damp from the shower she just took and was a great way to cool off.

Last night the most cleaning of her body she did was washing her hands to make the soup they had when they first arrived. Lex was still sound a sleep when she rolled him off her to take a shower. The place was warm and Lex clinging to her the rest of the night wasn’t helping matters.

Sitting in Lex's dress shirt Chloe was clicking through the translation of the painting. None of it made sense to her and she was hoping that Lex could shine some light on her confusion. There was mention of a key and it opening to some place that would led one to great knowledge. It wasn’t exactly saying at the end one find some great power that Genevieve spoke of but it could be assumed that she wasn’t reading it correctly.

“Still snooping through my things?”

Chloe froze in place when she heard Lex’s husky voice behind her. She managed a half smile looking at him, watching him sit down next to her. Last night wasn’t exactly perfect. She told him she loved him and he told her but nothing was really solved. Lex mostly likely didn’t trust her and he had no reason to since she did just hack into his computer to get access in order to look at files.

“I wasn’t necessarily snooping.” Chloe closed the lab top and didn’t really know why. He had to know what she was looking at but closed it anyway.

“You don’t have to hide it. I think you’ve hid enough from me.” He looked refreshed and not at all tired and worn like he was the night before. He was naked and it was very distracting.

“You like to walk around nude don’t you?” Chloe questioned him sitting back on the sofa trying not to look at his toned flesh next to her.

He was giving her that damn smirk again. Every smug smirk he gave her she didn’t want to admit how endearing it was. “Are you complaining about it?” Lex was moving in on her tugging the dress shirt for her to move closer to him.

He was being sweet and Chloe didn’t feel like she deserved it. She deserved what happen last night letting him have what he wanted against the wall but there were still things he didn't know or things she didn't think he could accept about who she was. She swallowed hard and moved closer to him. “I wasn’t complaining. Its distracting when you’re like this.”

Lex wrapped his arm around her hips pulling her next to him resting her on his chest. He was just as hot as he was in the bed all night. Chloe moved her arm around him over his abs around his waist to return the embrace. “You can’t control your self if I’m naked?” His free hand turned her face up to look at him as he spoke and he was going to kiss her.

“I can control my self. If you would like to believe that I can’t then go right ahead.” Chloe wasn’t excepting him to wake up like this. They were on the run, in the middle of no where, and could be found and killed at anytime but he wanted to kiss her. She let him kiss her and it was soft and just too sweet.

His grip tightened and his other hand fisted the back of her hair. Chloe leaned back slightly from his lips. “Don’t we need to talk?” His eyes closed and he sighed. It looked like he wasn’t looking forward to this. She could see the shift of frustration in his face when he opened his eyes to look at her.

His fingers were running through her damp hair. “You dyed your hair for me?”

It was a question that she assumed he already knew the answer to. “Are you saying it didn’t work?” Chloe let her hands trail up his chest tracing circles round his pectorals. Last night was nice but Chloe did give more then she got.

“I would have still wanted you if you were blonde.” The tender moment was playing it self out as his lips moved back to press against her. Chloe’s arms moved around him letting him have control over her body pulling her to his lap resting her body on top of him.

His fingers moved under the dress shirt lifting it up and his finger tips dug into the flesh of her hips pushing her down into his slowing forming erection. Chloe wanted this but they did need to talk. She tore mouth away from his again nudging him back with both hands on his chest. “Lex I know you have more questions and we really need to think of what we are going to do next.”

“Your right there is one thing I want to know.” Lex shift under her uncomfortably. His hands still under the shirt were moving up higher. Chloe tried to breathe forcing her hips to stay still and not pushing down into him.

She grabbed his hands pulling them from under the shirt placing them to the side. “Lex focus.” She demanded.

He kept his hands to the side and almost grunted in response. He really didn’t like for people to tell him no. “How much of it was you Chloe?” He asked and sounded important to him.

He wasn’t asking her anything she hadn’t thought about over and over again the past few months. It was impossible to fake anything with him and Chloe knew a long time ago she wasn’t playing Sasha Soren, she was her self. Her last job in London she played her part. Marie Curie was silent, chaste, and Chloe did what she had to do to do her job.

Lex was never really a job she could do by being what he wanted because what he wanted in his profile he didn’t keep around for very long. The more she was her self the more he wanted her and more she convinced her self that she was just doing her job.

“I tried to play you with the little gesture of courtesy when I first met you but I saw that it wasn’t going to work on you.” He nodded and waited for her to continue and she knew full well that he wasn’t going to be easily duped but gave it a try anyway.

“Then at the bar I was trying something different and it was working but it was working to well.” Chloe was starting to fell exposed telling him this but he deserved the truth. “You were conning me more then I was conning you. I guess what I am getting at is that all of it was me. It was impossible for me to pretend because I enjoyed being with you. I have been stalling the past few weeks to be with you.” It was the truth and there was no going back from it now. Chloe let her self admit that she wanted Lex and wanted him the first time she met him just now.

He was grinning at her as if he was pleased with the answer. “Then that’s all I need to know.” His hands moved for the buttons of the shirt undoing them slowly. “If you want to explain things in great length I really don’t need to hear it but I do want you say you’ll work for me.”

Her face twisted and he was shocking her again. “Work for you?”

“I have to move forward with my plans to find the key. According to you there are people out their looking to take me out at any moment and I need some one watching my back.” The buttons of the shirt were undone and Lex was pulling it back exposing her to him. “I can watch all of you.”

Chloe couldn’t help but laugh at his little quip. “Is that it? It doesn’t seem like it should be it. I did things to you and…” She tried to speak and he was kissing her again tossing the shirt away pulling her back closer to him.

He was just accepting whatever happened. Right now all he wanted to do was fuck her again and Chloe had a strong feeling as to why it so important to do it right that moment.

“Wait.” She breathed out pulling away, getting off of his lap. “This is about last night and me not having an orgasm isn’t? That’s why you don’t want to talk? You just want to make sure I get off.”

He let out and aggravated sigh. “What’s wrong with that?” He grabbed her pulling her back on to the sofa laying her back on the cushions. “I wasn’t exactly concerned about you last night and I want to remedy that.” Chloe struggled under him trying to get up but it wasn’t working.

“Did you ever think that I was happy that you still wanted me after everything that has happened and maybe it doesn’t matter if I came or not?” Chloe adjust her arms letting him rest his body on top of her. She did want him right now but they needed a plan of action.

“Why wouldn’t I want you? You saved my life and if you were still using me then I must be really naive because if you’re going to kill me I would have expected you to have done it by now.” He cupped one of her breast in his hand flicking over her tight nipple. “Tell me I didn’t hurt you last night.”

His hand traveled down her side feeling for the bruises on her back. Chloe did enjoy what happened last night but he did push her against the wall hard and she really wasn’t very wet when they started. “It doesn’t matter if you hurt me or not. I wanted to be with you after I thought you were… you could have….”

“I could have died.” He finished, something he did a lot when they were together. Chloe nodded squeezing her arms around him as if to make sure he was really there. Lex's busy hand moved back up her body while the other kept his full weight off her. He brushed his fingers across the curves of her face, pushing back her damp hair and all the while his eyes focused on her own. “You saved me remember and that’s why I want to hire you.”

Chloe couldn’t stop moaning and rocked her body up into his. “Lex I’ll take the job if you tell me one thing?”

“What thing?” He lowered to her neck nuzzling her skin, kissing it softly. Chloe titled her head up and cupped the back of his smooth scalp bringing him closer to him.

“Do you trust me?” Chloe didn’t want to say it but she had to. If he didn’t trust her then this wasn’t going to work. He father wouldn’t stop till he had what he wanted and right now he wanted Lex dead. She wanted to understand what they were looking for and keep Lex alive but it didn't matter if he didn't trust her.

“No…” He said plainly moving up to look at her. “…but we are working on it. Now stop distracting me Chloe.” It was just as she thought and it would have to do for now.

His hand moved down between them feeling how wet she gotten from his soft touches anticipating what was going to happen next. He moved back down to her lips seizing them again moving pass her teeth in to her mouth touching her tongue with his.

Chloe let her fingers tease the skin of his skull starting to moisten in the hot room. His fingers were fumbling between them search between the folds of her heats sinking one into her entrance. Her body rocked up into his hand working its way in and out of her. Chloe was groaning in her throat getting hotter in the room by the second. Lex's finger was joined by a second and he lowed from her lips to nibble the pulse of her neck.

She wanted them to talk but it appeared they would talk after Lex felt she was satisfied. “Do we even have a condom?” Chloe questioned hoping that the answer was yes. In all his planning he had to keep something in the safe house but Chloe didn't want to think about Lex in this house with another woman.

He looked up at her his face concerned then it was like a light went off and he kissed her quickly moving his hot, naked body away from her. “Don’t move.” He called out to her walking back to the bedroom and Chloe could see as he turned away from the sofa how hard he was.

Waiting wasn’t one of her stronger qualities and while he was gone she let her own hand move down her body feeling as if she were on fire. She met her clit head on rubbing it gently feeling herself getting wetter. Her eyes closed and she started moaning. “Lex…” She was calling him to hurry up. Her fingers crawled down lower to her moist entrance and two went inside her but were pulled as soon as they were in and not by her.

“I got it.” Lex’s husky voice was hovering over her again and her fingers were quickly replaced with his hard cock pulsing inside her slick channel.

Chloe opened her eyes to look at him and his face was twisted enjoying the first stroke inside her. Chloe's arms went to the curves of his butt clinching the cheeks in her hands directing him to go faster. Lex's arms slightly extend letting him hovering above her reared back and starting to torture her with slow controlled thrust.

“Faster baby.” Chloe’s breathe quickened and her body moved with his meeting him at each stroke. “Baby please.” She groaned and she need to come now, for some reason she had to. Lex complied with her request picking up his pace not looking away from her face but her eyes were closed looking away from him feeling too much seeing him like this.

He was losing control of his breathing pushing out harsh breaths as he thrust into her depths faster. “Chloe look at me.” She heard him and forced her eyes to look at his contorted face. He was moving above her faster jerking the sofa cushion under her forward. Chloe's back was completely soaked with sweat as well has his ass cheeks still tight in her grip.

Chloe could feel her release rising inside her with each lushes bit of friction between them. Like so many times before she lost control of her words. “I … love … you… OH god… I love you.” Chloe moaned and tried to keep her eyes on him they were locked in a gaze and he was watching her move her hand between them reaching for the tiny buddle of nerves to push her over.

Lex growled low in his throat feeling her applying pressing to her clit and his controlled thrust become wild and hard. Chloe's hand was digging into hus cheek she was still holding while her other hand rubbing her clit franticly looking for her release.

“Huh…Huh….Huh ….Huh …” Chloe attempted to tell him she love him again but only harsh breaths were coming now. She felt silly looking at him her face twisted, nostrilsflared, and the noise their sweaty bodies were making each time their thrust met. It didn’t matter because Lex was enjoying it growling every time they slammed into each other.

“Come for me… Chloe… come for me.” He pleaded to her closing his eyes at last. Chloe didn’t stop looking a him, thrusting up into him, rubbing her clit faster and moments after he asked she was coming all around him clamping down on him.

His name bellowed from her lips filling the room as she wreathing beneath him. Lex was close behind her giving her a few more jerky short thrust into her quiver channel and she could feel him letting go and saw the change in his face finding his release relaxing letting go of the tension in his body.

They both rode out their orgasms and Lex fell on top of her with a slight thud. Chloe pulled her hand from between them and let go of the soft flesh of his ass to hold him.

“Condom.” He muttered and sounded upset that he had to move. Chloe let him go for a moment and realized she wasn’t the one hot in the room but Lex and he took all the warmth with him to the bathroom. Chloe let her stated, sweaty, body roll on its side. Catching her breath she was looking right at the lab top sitting on the coffee table in front of her.

She woke up this morning looking for answers and the only person who could give them was Lex.

“Chloe?” Lex was speaking behind her again and she turned to look at his flushed exposed flesh. “Care to join me in the shower?” He said smirking at her. After all that she did another one.

“No funny business.” She said to him cocking her eyes at him slightly. Chloe moved passed him into the bathroom.

“If and when I do anything I promise you won’t be laughing.” He said dryly closing the door behind him pulling her towards him resting his head in the crook of her neck. “You are telling me the truth now?”

Chloe covered his hands locked in front of her turning her head to look back at him. “Yes, I want you to trust to me.” He moved away from her neck to kiss her again and Chloe got a little more in the shower then she expected.



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“Let me explain to you what we think about the bottom painting.” Lex clicked the hidden painting up on the computer screen again and it was going on an hour since they started talking about this again.

Finally dressed and fresh from the shower Chloe was back in her jeans, and one of the clean shirts Lex had stashed in the bedroom. They had a short meal of canned goods and water but soon they would be leaving to move on. She was working for him now but Chloe made him agree they were working together as equals so he wasn't her boss and she wasn't his.

What they had with them wouldn’t last for long and there were some things Chloe need to get to and at the top of the list was her birth control if she wanted to continue to having sex. There was no going back to Metropolis but she did have a few houses of her own she assumed her father now Ares didn’t know about.

Lex explained the translation to her and what it meant. He said something about the knowledge that would be found would lead to power. With knowledge comes power he said to her and things were still muddled but starting to make sense.

“You see the symbols here.” Lex pointed to the sides of the painting and Chloe nodded looking back at him dressed in slacks and button up shirt still unbutton. “This isn’t the only place I’ve seen these symbols.”

“Where have you seen them and what on earth do they mean?” Chloe looked back at the screen and the first time she looked it wasn’t clear to her what they were or what language it was but she didn’t ask not wanting to push Lex.

“That’s the problem Chloe. I don’t think the symbols were created by anyone on earth.” She looked at him and he was serious about what he just said. Chloe tried not to laugh and snickered under her breath. It sounded like he was talking about aliens and that was ridiculous.

His head tilted and he she saw him tense up. It looked like he didn’t take well to being laughed at. “You may find it funny but you have no idea of the things I have seen and been through that all can be answered by finding this key.”

Chloe cleared her throat getting her composure back. “Sorry please continue, where have you seen them before?”

“They are written on a cave wall in Smallville.” Lex sat back on the sofa looking at her to gauge her reaction and she wasn’t laughing so he went. “Dr. Fredrick Walden was working on the translating the symbols.”

“The linguist?” Chloe interjected and heard the name before.

Lex gave her half smile and answered. “Yes the linguist.”

“What did he find?”

“I wish I could tell you.” He gave a cryptic answer and Chloe knew something must have happened to him since he hasn’t been heard from in years.

“What do you think they mean? Why are you assuming they are from out of this world?” The last question come out with more sarcasm then she intended but he was talking about extraterrestrial and it seemed just too far fetched.

“No known written language Walden or my other researchers looked at match these symbols. “ Lex leaned in closer trying to make his point. “Something happened during that meteor shower that changed people including me Chloe. The cave walls tell a story along with the symbols written by the Kiwatch Indian tribe native to the area. They speak about a distant traveler coming from the stars who has the strength of ten men and shot fire from his eyes.”

“What? That’s insane Lex?” Chloe wasn’t buying this and it was all getting to strange for her. She looked away from him and he turned her back to look at him.

“What if it isn’t insane? I have been looking for writings like this all over the world and everything I have found has started with the mertor shower and the wirtings on the cave wall. All the hints and clues leading me to next symbol and finally this painting that Genevieve got to before me are connected to the legend on the cave walls.” He took in a deep breath and he had to know he sounded a little off color. "I know you’re thinking I have gone mad but I am telling you the key the story speaks of will open the door to explain to me all the things that I have happened that could never explain.”

Chloe was letting her mind run over his files that Genevieve complied on him and there were several times that while Lex was in Smallville he should have died when he lived. It did sound insane that this could all be about alien but Lex was so serious about it. Her father was serious about it and there must be somthing to it if people could be killed over it.

“And you also want the power that goes along with it?” Chloe questioned.

“I want to contain it before it falls into the wrong hands. I have seen what the meteor rocks can do to people. There is no telling what could happen if the wrong person found the key.” He looked sincere about it but Chloe knew better. It was in his profile and Lex desired power. He desired it as much as Chloe wanted to the best at her job and one day be as powerful as Ares.

"So the key will open a door where?”

“If my sources are right that I wish I had to show you the key should fit in a key hole in the cave.”

“Let me get all of this straight.” Chloe nodded a few times focusing on the details of the painting and the mountains behind what looked like a path in the foreground. “The story on the top of the painting speaks of a journey that as a long rode leading to a place that has all the answers you seek. The key will open a door and all your unanswered questions about your near death experiences, the meteor shower, and the writings on the cave wall will be answered.”

“Yes, simple but whom ever Ares’ associate is must want the same thing Genevieve did.” Lex added.

Chloe had given her father’s partner little thought or Genevieve's involvement. “How did Genevieve know about this anyway?”

“One of the clues was passed down to her. Her ancestors in France are the ones that hid the painting. She never understood the painting nor did she know what was underneath it and I took before she could figure those things out.”

“Lex I have to tell you something else about Ares.” Chloe need it to be known who he really was.

“I thought you wounded him and we won’t have to worry about him?” Lex touched her shoulder and he could see the shifted in her eyes thinking about her father.

“Trust me that was a minor set back for him.” He was bleeding when she last saw him and knew it wouldn’t keep him down for long. He said he would send everyone after them and this key was important to him as well as his partner. “Ares is my father Lex.” Chloe said it in a rush hating to admit who he really was.

“Than that’s a good thing right?” He tried to catch her gaze moving closer to her.

“Ares recommend me personally to Genevieve and he said I that I could help him find the key.” Chloe took his hand off her to stand up putting her back to him. “He knew Genevieve would turn on me and try to kill me but he put me on the job anyway. He said he would never put me in a place he knew I couldn't get out of and I realize now that this was another of his test.”

Chloe felt Lex moving behind her wrapping his arms around her. “Then it sounds like my father and your father went to same school for parenting.”

Chloe sighed and smiled resting back into him. “I know Ares and I know my father. If there is a job to be done he will stop at nothing to complete it. Who ever his partner is still wanted you dead.”

“Then we just have to find the key before they do.” Lex turned her to look at him his hands placed on her shoulders. “Think about the information we just went over does any of it make sense to you as to where the key might be in China?”

Chloe’s theory about the painting being Chinese was confirmed by Lex and it was all in the files she took. She let her mind think about the place in the pictured in the painting and it was coming to her slowly but she’d seen it before. “I know who can tell us where it is.”

Chloe moved away from him staring at the lab top screen again. Lex was right behind her waiting for he to go on. “I was in China for three months seven years ago and the family I worked for had a painter in the family. He was eighty years old and he learned how to paint from his father and his father learned from his father before him. What if the person who painted this was a member of their family? Students often mimic their teachers and I have seen these mountains before but in the foreground in the painting is a house not a path. The painting is in their home in Shanghai.”

“Do you think they well tell you the location of the landscape?” Lex was getting anxious and she could see it his eyes.

“They gave me a painting by him and it was supposed to be a great honor so they were pleased with my work. The only way to know if they will help is to ask them.”

“Then I guess we are going to Shanghai.” Lex replied to her and he started making moves to get ready to go.

This what her father meant by her helping. He knew that she was in Shanghai all that time but how did he know she would remember this or maybe that was reason she stayed there so long under his instruction. Ares wanted the family to trust and respect her and if she needed to call on them again for a favor they would be there.

How did he know all this time about the painting underneath? Lex wasn’t questioning these things as he packed up the computer getting ready to leave that second. Who ever Ares was partners with had to tip him off because it made no sense for her father to be involved in anything like this. Very little was adding up but in Shanghai maybe all her questions had answers.



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“Are you alright?” Chloe looked over from her seat on the plane and Lex appeared to be very uneasy.

They where flying coach and she assumed it was his first time in such a cramped seat on an airplane. He had a couple of first the past few days. It took them some time to get a flight and Lex made a call to his people that Chloe wished he hadn’t but they need ids to get on the plane. He had them drop off ids for them and more money in a box in the airport in Austin which meant they made the five hour drive back to the city.

After which Chloe made him go into a shopping mall. She had to do something about their clothes and get other essentials. Once they were in Shanghai Chloe did have a small falt that she rarely used and never told her father about. The network would be looking in to all her homes and she was going to chance that they hadn’t found it yet. They did need a home of operation in China and it was the perfect place. Chloe had money, weapons, phone connections that couldn’t be traced and several other things they would need to make it.

The Lex complained even whined about having to be in the shopping mall. He was wearing clothes from The Gap and didn’t seemed please about. He didn’t have much in the safe house and it wouldn’t last him while they were gone nor did they have money to waste on getting him what he really wanted.

She wanted her hair back and made him stop in a salon in the mall to have it fixed. Chloe wasn't Sasha anymore and wanted to take the time to shed the rest of her alias off. Lex complained that it didn’t matter and they were wasting time but after it was finished he couldn’t stop looking at her hair.

They took a cheap flight from Texas to California and were on their next flight to China. The fake passports where holding up well but Chloe was worried about people noticing Lex. He was well know in the business world and had his share of publicity in the tabloid press. She hoped no one would believe it was him flying coach on a small airline to Shanghai.

Ever since they got on the plane he was looking like something was wrong. “Lex are you going to answer me?” Chloe reached for his hand in his lap squeezing it for him to answer.

“I'm thinking about who your father is working for.” He paused to look around and she knew he felt like everyone was listening to him. The flight was nearly empty and anyone aboard appeared to be a tourist.

“Answer me like this then.” Chloe replied to him in Mandarin and he seemed pleased with the change from English. The people that were in the know were the airplane attendants and they were all gabbing in the back of the plane.

He answered back in Mandarin and it was the second language she heard him speak since they were in New York. “I know your father and network because of my father. He hired Ares to do some work for him in Metropolis.”

“My father never stopped working while he lived with my mother in Metropolis. I never knew it until I was older but he ran the network and still did jobs from time to time. He traveled a lot but he never told me the truth about who he was.” Chloe answered and never saw the connection that Lionel Luthor could have been the person that hired her father.

“What was your mother's name?” Lex replied leaning in closer to her again still making sure no one heard even though they weren’t speaking in English.

“Sarah Lane was her maiden name.” Chloe replied.

“Your mother is really dead?” Lex asked and it was just another then he assumed she lied about.

“Yes she was killed by my father’s enemies. I don’t know who killed her.” Chloe didn’t want to talk about this. She had to keep her level head and speaking about her mother would throw her off.

Lex must have seen the change in her speaking about Sarah and he changed the subject back to the point. “I think my father is the only likely choice for your father’s associate”

“Why it could be anyone interested in the caves? Anyone that has located the same artifacts you have to get you this far.”

Lex shook his head no and wasn’t buying. “ My father is the only person I can think of that would want to the key as much as Genevieve or I would. He knows Ares and has worked with him before. He’s the only person that would be doing this.”

“That makes no sense why would your father go through with the hit on you?” Chloe questioned him and he was smiling at her. The smile was kind of creepy considering what they were talking about.

“You obviously don’t know my father very well. It’s not the first time he has tried to kill me and he has been obsessed with all of this for years.”

“I spoke with my father a few weeks ago when he was in Germany. Has your father been in Berlin in the past month because he sounded like he was busy with a client when we spoke.”

“No, but I do keep a close watch on him and he has an usually amount of phone calls from Germany the past few weeks.”

It wasn’t much to go on but it could be it. Lionel and Gabe could be working together to get to the key. It was odd that both their fathers would put them in danger like this. Gabe believed that Chloe could get out the mess with Genevieve but Lionel wanted his son dead or could he have been testing him just like Gabe was testing her.

“If your right and they are working together then we have to worry about them not just the gods.” Chloe replied to him starting to actually get scared about all of this.

“Yes I guess we do but I think we will be fine. We have each other don't we?” Lex moved in closer to kiss her and she assumed it was suppose to reassure her that they were together in this. Lex had no idea what they were up against. Isis was just the tip of the ice berg of what they where up against.

Chloe and Lex had no idea that Zeus, Gong Gong, Aphrodite and Osiris were all active on one job now and that was finding them. They had no idea that Gong Gong was waiting for them in Shanghai. It would appear that Chloe would have to face all the gods if she wanted to stay alive.

TBC

Chapter 11 One by One

[lj715]

WOw, letia. Great update....so much going on. First of all, I would also find it distracting if Lex were walking around me naked...but, a good kind of distracting. I liked that Lex told Chloe that he didn't trust her but, that they can work on it. It's the truth. I just hope they can elude those who are waiting for them in Shanghai. ACK! Can't wait for more.

[hfce]

EEK!! I am so sacred for them. There are ao many twist and turns I love it. :)


Hope :)

[Gaia]

Chloe has to be really fast with this one.
Next part please

[pipersmum]

Great update Letia a naked Lex would be a welcome distraction ;) This story is really great and now they think that both their fathers are involved :eek: I can't wait I hope Chloe manages to save them both from gong gong waiting for them in Shanghai!!!

I am glad Chloe dyed her hair back I was hoping that Lex would make a comment about it :)

[carolannw5]

Great Chapter!

Love that she told Lex the truth and he forgave her!

:D

[letia84]

Notes: The next few parts of this get really spy movie so please bare with me. This story is very AU at this point but thanks all for sticking with it and for the nice feedback.

Chapter 11 One by One Part 1

Shanghai, China

There was nothing worse then running through customs. Chloe tried to brace her self for the interrogation that was about to ensue from the officials wanting to know every detail as to why one would be in the country.

The identification Lex had sent was working rather well. She was still Sasha Soren which made her lies easy. “How long?” The officer’s voice was sharp and loud in the sea of people running about in the Pudong International Airport .

“One week” Chloe replied to him and he nodded looking at her passport then looking at Lex ahead of her getting the same shake down. He looked back and gave her warm smile and they decided on what was to be said before leaving Texas.

“You here for vacation?” The man replied to her and then his attention glanced behind him and then back to her.

“Yes I’m here for vacation.” Chloe was handed her bag back from the woman next to the questionnaire. Her things were packed neatly but now they were a mess in a pile overflowing from the bag. “Thank you” Chloe said to her taking the bag back stuffing the clothes back in.

“Next.” The man called out and handed her passport back. It was easy but it looked like Lex was having a bit of trouble. He was still being questioned and Chloe moved over to help him.

“Honey do you want me to take your bag while you wait?” Chloe touched his shoulder getting his attention. She smiled at the officer handing the bag back to Lex.

“Yes please do.” Lex hand the bag over and she moved up to kiss the side of his mouth before moving on.

“I’ll be right here Alex when your done.” Chloe pointed over to the chairs near by and the guard was paying close attention to her and passed Lex on seconds before she walked off.

Once clear of the official Lex spoke behind her. “What did you just do?” Lex moved in behind her scooping the bags from her hands.

Chloe keeping her pace pushing pass the people towards the outside of the airport. “I didn’t do anything.” She said looking back at him making sure he was keeping up.

“You did something?” Lex was right behind her once they were outside.

Chloe looked over to him standing outside of the airport. “I just reassured them you were who you said you were on the passport.”

Lex looked at her and turned up the corner of his lip, rising an eye brow. “Is that what that was?”

Before she could answer a cab driver came right up to Lex. “You sir and pretty lady need a lift.” One of the drivers was right in front of them.

“We need to get to Minghang district.” Chloe answered before Lex could in Shanghainese which she picked up during her time in the city. One could get by on the standard Mandarin and English but locals gave tourists more respected if they spoke their dialect.

The driver gave them a big grinning. “Okay. This is not your first time here.” He replied in English and moved toward his vehicle.

Chloe looked up at Lex staring down at her. He seemed shocked and uneasy with her. “Are you okay Alex?” She referred to him as to who he was on his passport but she was still scared that he be pointed out as Lex Luthor at any moment.

“I’m fine you’re just full of surprises aren’t you?” He handed the bags over to the driver tossing them in the truck. She was being her self more then ever now. She did play the customs officer just now and her grasp of the language was something that came easy to her after the time she spent there. Lex had to be feeling out of sorts seeing her this way.

Chloe moved in next to Lex in the back of the cab giving the rest of the direction to her flat. She looked around the place outside making sure no one was tracking them. She was alert and buzzing since they landing make sure none of the gods were following them. Chloe’s attention was drawn back into the car by Lex’s hand moving to the strands of her blonde hair covering her face from his view.

“For someone that complained about my hair you seemed to want to touch it…” She paused looking out the window on his side of the car and she thought for a moment she saw her father. “…Daddy?” Chloe questioned as the car pulled off. It looked like Ares was there for a second holding onto a black cane.

“Where?” Lex jerked his head to the window removing his hand from her to see who she was talking about. Chloe leaned over him but they speed off before she could get a good look.

“I could have been wrong.” She said moving back to her seat. “I’m just a little jumpy.”

“Right jumpy? I think you were distracting me from doing this.” Lex wasn’t exactly modest about showing affection but Chloe was weary of it at this point. She let him kiss her for a few moments before inching her way back from him.

“I have to look out for them.” She said to him looking away from him to look out the window. “I need to keep watch for a tail.”

“Right.” He repeated and put his attention on the rode and traffic ahead of them. They spoke about this on the plane and Lex had to let her take the lead. He didn’t know what the other gods looked like and he didn’t know what to look for. There was very little he could do but go along for the ride at this point.

“Everything is okay.” Chloe touched his hand resting at his side. “This is who I am. Are you alright with it?”

“I’m fine. Just let me get use to this.” He kissed her cheek and it was weak. He wasn’t alright and Chloe could feel it but she had to keep them alive and put her attention back out the window. He said he was accepting it but Chloe couldn’t tell at this point.



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The drive was smooth and Chloe keep the driver in line making sure he went the right way. She didn’t think she would remember this place so well after seven years but the longer they were in the car the more familiar her surroundings where.

“Can you slow down?” Moments from the house Chloe instructed the driver. She was keeping watching behind them and did notice a car not far off. “Make a right turn here.” Chloe gave him another order and the man did as he was told

They were several streets leading around complexes. There was no way Chloe could give away where they were going to be. If this was a tail she would have to face who ever it was alone.

“What’s going on?” Lex said something finally after being quite the entire ride. “I don’t like you taking over like this.”

“I am not taking over.” Chloe turned back to see the black car not far behind them. “Look we are being followed.”

“Are you sure? I’ve seen a dozen of those cars since we’ve been in the car.” Lex looked behind them and the car turned off to the right as they took a left.

“Go back around.” Chloe demanded and the driver was getting annoyed with her.

“You said number 1400 we are five minutes from 1400 and you want me to make circles around the apartment complex.” The driver grumbled back to her in Shanghainese .

“Look there is some extra money in it for you if you just do as I say.” Chloe looked at Lex to help her out. He pulled some of the money they exchanged in California out and flashed the driver a few bills.

“You want circles you get circles.” The driver said to him looking through the rearview mirror at the money. He made a sharp turn and they went around the block again.

The black car was suddenly behind them again. The streets in the apartment district where not that busy so it was easily spotted. Chloe need a place to get out of the car before doing anything. She scanned the area and there was a place under construction up the street. Chloe looked back and the car turned off again.

“Go straight.” Chloe took off the jacket she was wearing. She had no weapons with her not wanting to risk traveling with a gun. She would have to improvise. “Stop here.” Chloe yelled to the driver and he halted the car jerking them forward. They were just a few steps from the unfinished place.

“What are you doing?” Lex stopped her from opening the door.

“I’m getting out to see who that is.” Chloe tried to turn and he moved her back to look at him.

“I’m coming with you.” Lex started to move out after her.

“No your not.” Chloe said sternly moving for the door again getting grabbed.

“Don’t do this. You said we are equals so I’m coming with you.” Lex squeezed her arm and she could see the fear in his eyes.

“You hired me to keep you safe so let me do that. I want you to go around again and make sure the car isn’t following you. Once I get out they should go for me. This is the code for the apartment.” Chloe moved in to whisper in his ear the only way into the place. She placed her arms around his neck leaning back to look at him. “Once you get into the house the closet to the right at the front door has some supplies if you know what I mean.”

“I don’t understand why you have to do this yourself.” Lex kissed her lips quickly resting his head on hers.

“Because I'm the operative and you’re the client.” She kissed him one last time pulling away from him to get out of the car.

“Tell me you’re coming back.” Lex said to her standing outside of the car. He wasn’t taking this easily.

“I’ll see you very soon.” She waited for the car to drive off before making her move up to the half finished house.

The car drove off and the black car was turning slowly around the corner. Chloe looked right at the car and she couldn’t see who was inside once it turned on its high beams. She started running for the complex under construction. Looking back the car was following her not Lex.

Chloe moved passed the wire fence into the complex. She was in jeans, a button up shirt and sporting a pair of flat shoes. The sun was setting on a very long day and anyone would be happy to look at it but Chloe had other things on her mind.

She heard the car stopping and moved into the open space. If it was Zeus he would just come in guns blazing, if it was Aphrodite she would stalk in after her, if it was Osiris he would make his presence know by shouting out to her as soon as he was in the place and if it was Gong Gong he would be carrying a sword with him.

Chloe moved into the place and there was wood every where and a few power tools. She picked up a piece of a wooden plank that wasn't to long. She could hear some one’s foot steps coming into the place slowly. Looking over the space there was a half finished wall and Chloe moved to hide behind it.

“Bastet!” A male voice called out to her and Chloe knew instantly it was Gong Gong.

“Gong Gong.” Chloe spoke naturally then replied to him in Mandarin. “You don’t have to do this.”

“Your accent is getting better Bastet.” He answered back in Mandarin and she never heard him speaking any other language. Gong was and assassin plain and simple. He killed people for Ares and he was the best at sneaking in and doing the job without any knowledge he was ever around.

She could hear him creaking the floor boards. Chloe looked around her and had to get some where father away from him. Next to her was a way around the place and it looked like it lead back into the room she just came from if she went around the corner.

“You don’t have to do this Gong Gong. This is between me and Ares.” Chloe spoke taking the turn around the room. She walked around the room looking behind her and in front of her waiting for the sound of his voice.

“Always Ares’ favorite. Now you have fallen out of his favor but don’t worry he still wants you alive.” His voice was coming from behind her and Chloe moved around quickly.

The path did lead her back into the room and he was there peaking around the corner she went around. Chloe held the piece of wood up and moved behind him slower trying not to make all the noise he did coming in the room. She closed her eyes took in a deep breath and prepared to fight for her life again.

“Where is Luthor? I hear you and he are what is it you Americans say…a couple.” He spoke looking around the wall down the hall. Chloe moved in on him just behind him but he heard her and was turning around sword in hand cutting back the weapon she was going to use.

“To loud Bastet, always to loud.” He looked at her and he hadn’t age a day since she met him eight years ago. He was in all black holding the sword ready to strike at any moment. “Ares said you had brown hair it appears he was wrong.”

“I have a new job now and don’t need it.” Chloe couldn’t give any more then that about working for Lex. She wanted answers out of him and didn’t think she would get them easily but could trick them out of him. “You don’t have to do this. Let Ares fight his own battle for once.”

Chloe spoke to him gripping the wood in her hands. He cut it but she could still use it. She didn’t flinch but tensed up and prepared to fight him. “Lionel and Ares are capable men let them come and get me.” Chloe said Lionel’s name hoping to get an answer that he really was partners with her father.

“He said you would figure out about Lionel.” It what she wanted to hear and she did her best not to be surprised letting him continue. “He just wants you back. Tell me were Luthor is and we don’t have to do this the hard way.” Gong Gong moved in closer backing her up slightly.

Chloe breathed in and looking right at him. “I never do things the easy way Gong Gong you know that.” He was smiling at her turning the sword in his hands backing it up to strike.

“No, none of us do things the easy way but if you want to keep me from him I’ll just have to beat it out of you until you tell me where he is.”

“Come and get me.” Chloe stepped back taking her fighting stances to dodge his attack.

He moved and swung forward and Chloe blocked it catching the sword in the wood plank. She pushed him back and released his weapon sending him back. It didn't stop him and he lunged forward again. Gong Gong started several quick swings bending at the wrist moving quickly making Chloe move back.

She need something else other then wood it was only so thick and wouldn’t last too many blows, he already showed that he could chop if he really wanted to. “Even if you win another one of us will find you.” He said breathlessly.

Chloe dodge two swings moving left then right and she was running out of room. She swung her log at him throwing off his skilled moves. “Then I take all of you out one by one.” Chloe said to him. "You know what happen to Isis."

“You have to beat me first for that.” Gong Gong was toying with her and she knew it but what she said changed all that.

He back up and swing once at her left and Chloe moved right. He turned and his leg came with him to kick her. Chloe caught his leg and didn’t see what she walked into. She held him for a second before he swung again right pass her eyes sending her back and his leg finished the kick pushing her back.

Chloe landed on her butt with a thud and she rolled out of the way seeing the sword come at her again. Before she could get up her back was to him and the sword slid up the middle of her back sending Chloe down completely.

She was huffing out breaths and was in a great deal of pain. Chloe keep in her cries and bite her lip. He thought he won and she was down. Chloe took in the air around her listening for him.

“Now tell me where he went and all this can be over.” Gong Gong said behind her. “You know better then this. He’s a mark and its time you treated him like one.”

Chloe dug her fingers into the wooden floor feeling the blood streaming from her back. “I am not telling you anything.”

“It’s no matter.” He said to her.

She could hear him hovering over her and turning her head slightly she could see his feet. Pushing back the pain Chloe ready her self him but something wasn’t right.

“I have always wanted to kill you. Getting all the good jobs and the best clients. Ares smiles upon you.” Gong Gong was inching his sword back ready to strike. “I can find Luhtor without you and tell Ares things got out of hand with you.”

Chloe gritted her teeth and her nostrils flared. She wasn’t going to die like this and wouldn’t leave Lex to get caught. Taking every bit of strength she had with the blood flowing from her and her attacker ready to strike she threw back her leg to kick him in the groin.

He screamed in pain but thrust the sword anyway. Chloe rolled out the way quickly and he lost some of his speed as the sword went into the wooden floor boards. Thinking quickly on her back Chloe kicked him in the face lowered down to her level more sending him back and he lost his grip on the sword.

Once he was back long enough she roared in pain forcing her self up to take the sword in her hands. Pulling it out of the ground before she had a good grip she heard him coming at her again but he wasn’t fast enough. Chloe turn the blade towards him her back to him and he ran right into it.

“One by one I said.” She spoke looking over at him staring at her and turned the blade in his side his chest opening the wound then tossed him back on the ground with her elbow.

“You…won’t get…away…” He tried talking but stopped short before he could finish and passed out.

Chloe stumbled and turned to him. He was lying still but it didn’t mean he was dead. She kicked his leg and he didn’t move. She was losing blood more then she realized and Chloe was starting to feel weak. “Gong Gong.” Chloe kicked him again and he didn’t move. Kneeling over him she checked his pulse then looked for his keys.

He was dead and that was the second god Chloe had to kill. His keys in her hand she stumbled out of the half finished complex still holding on to his sword and Gong came at her again. Expecting him to Chloe turned the blade held at his chest thrusting it in pushing it in to his heart. His eyes widen then slumped and his body went limp.

Now that he was really gone she could move his body. When he was found it would lead Ares right to her in China. Chloe dropped the sword and with no strength what so ever she was pulling his arms. She stumbled back and the blood was all over the place. Lex would have to help her. In one last admit she pulled her self out of the place to his car to go to the apartment to get Lex.



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At the front door of the place Chloe punched in the code to the keypad to the right of the door then pushed it open. “Lex!” She called to him and didn’t really have much left in her. Covered in blood she didn’t even know how she drove the car.

“Oh my God.” Lex moved out from the direction of the kitchen of the place. “What the hell happened?”

“That’s me. I’m a Goddess.” Chloe said sarcastically. Lex helped her stay up and Chloe moved his hands back. “We have to go get the body.” Chloe said to him.

“No, there is blood every where. Where are you hurt Chloe?” Lex moved back to help her stand and Chloe pushing him back. “Stop pushing me away and let me help you.” He looked terrified and had every reason to be with all the blood down her back.

She didn’t need his help like this but she did need to him help with the body. “Just get the bandages in the bathroom and we can go get the…” Chloe swallowed and looked up at Lex. “I think I might…” She started again and toppled over it him.

Chloe bled more then she thought and there was only one person that could take care of her. For once someone had to take care of her.

TBC

Chapter 11 One by One Part 2

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Wow that was really great writing Letia I loved it. You really described the fight well I could picture it in my mind like a movie, you should give yourself a pat on the back! I can't wait for more I just hope it's soon :)

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WOW!!!! Loved this chapter , it was really exciting. Lots of action , was on the edge of my seat reading it. Glad that Lex is there to take care of Chloe. Can't wait for the next chapter.

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Oh wow that was great! EEK!! I am glad lex is there to help her. I hope they cna hide the body in time.



Hope :)

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Notes: Thank you all for the feedback. I hope you are enjoying the action. I'll be getting very AU with the fic and have to make Chloe hit woman extraordinaire so thank you for sticking with me. On with part 2…

Chapter 11 One by One Part 2

“Breathe.” Chloe whispered to her self. She wanted oxygen, to fill her lungs with air but she wasn't getting anything. Her fingers clutched at something that she soon learned were sheets. “Breathe.” She chocked out again then went for her first try to open her eyes to see what it was she was lying on.

The light in the room flooded her sight and she had to try a second time slowly letting her lids lift to focus on what was beneath her. Her eyes turned down and looked at the crisp white sheets she was gripping for dear life to force her self to breathe. Chloe concluded she was in a bed but whose bed was still in question.

It was apparent to her now why she was having trouble with breathing since she was face first on the sheets which meant she wasn’t lying on her back but her stomach. Chloe took in some air through her flared nostrils and she took in the scent of cleaning solution.

White sheets and the smell of cleaner meant one thing, she was in a hospital. Running through the day's events Chloe shifted her eyes over to what was next to her and it was a dresser filled with hospital supplies. If she was in a hospital then that meant she fainted. She thought she slumped over but she didn’t think she blacked out.

It was hard to remember what happened after Gong Gong was dead but Chloe knew she didn’t move his body and in leaving it she could lead the rest of the gods right to her.

Chloe fisted the sheets and tried to turn but felt a surge of pain go up her spine. Gong Gong nearly sliced her open and she was feeling the pain now. During the fight the only thing keeping her going was her will to live but now she was feeling everything.

“Lex?” Chloe attempted to call out for Lex but didn’t get much out. Her throat was starchy and her voice was no more then a whisper. “Lex?” She tried again not one to just give up and this time raising her voice slightly.

“He had to step out but I can take care of you.” Chloe heard a female voice with a French accent behind her. The seductive voice sounded closer as she continued to speak. “Such a shame to get rid of man like Luthor. I see why you took such a long time in doing your job. I would have loved to have him as my mark.”

Chloe knew who it was and she had to get out of the bed in order to face Aphrodite. Forcing her body to move Chloe turned her head and Aphrodite was kneeling down to look at her. Aphrodite was smirking at her knowing she had the upper hand on Chloe in the state she was in.

“Tell me is his bald head as smooth as it looks?” Aphrodite questioned her grinning. Her red hair was pulled back and it appeared she was in a nurse’s uniform.

Aphrodite was one god Chloe never looked up to. She was great at seduction but from time to time she fucked her marks. It was something Chloe could never do and never wanted to do until she was with Lex. Aphrodite wasn’t far off from being a common whore if it wasn’t for her training as an operative. She worked the same way as Chloe did relying on her looks to get by and her wit to out smart the smartest of men.

Right now Aphrodite was looking right at her waiting for an answer. The question meant that she hadn’t gotten to Lex yet or she was playing as if she didn’t.

“So you’re not going to answer me?” Aphrodite replied to her and Chloe just stared at her. “No matter I can feel it for my self once I take him down.” Chloe watched her walk around the room.

She forced her self up and she planted her hands on the bed lifting her body up slowly. She breathed out and the pain was like something was tearing her back open but she had to do something.

“No need to get up I’m just getting your needle ready.” Aphrodite spoke with her back to her now at the dresser full of medical supplies. “After I take care of you I’ll wait for him to come back and take care of him for you.”

If she was going to do something it would have to be now. Aphrodite was moving to open one of the cabinets pulling out the things she need. Chloe lowered her self down on one elbow then turned to the side. She let her legs touch the cool tiles of the hospital floor.

It was hard but Chloe struggled until she was on her feet leaning against the bed with her butt pressed into it for support. “He doesn’t fancy tramps.” Chloe retorted to her, a statement making Aphrodite turn to look at her.

Aphrodite snickered and turned with a needle full of a clear fluid. “I guess you would know.” She replied to her.

Chloe forced her best tough front and her eye twitched staring down the next god she might have to kill. “The only tramp in this room is you. How many marks have you slept with now for information?”

“Just because I take different approaches doesn’t make me a tramp.” Aphrodite took two determined steps toward Chloe.

Chloe gripped the bed and used it to push up and stand taller. “Sorry I didn’t mean to insult you. I know how sensitive you are about whoring your self out. Ares told me the only way for you to work on your marks is to whore your self out to them.” Chloe slowly let go of the bed and was standing on her own.

She knew she didn’t look very intimidating in her hospital gown but she had to appear as if she was ready for Aphrodite to throw her off and it was working. She hated being called a whore but that’s what she was. “You think you can take me out whore? You have got it all wrong. If you want to meet the same fate as Isis and Gong Gong then come and get me.” Chloe fisted her hands at her sides and prepared to be attacked.

She could see Aphrodite getting red at her words and in one motion she dropped the needle on the ground and lunged at Chloe throwing her back on the bed. “You bitch. I’ll show you what this whore can do.” Her hands went for Chloe’s neck and there was nothing she could do about it

Being on her back sent jolts of pain all over Chloe’s body. She was gasping for air as Aphrodite tightened her grip around her neck. Chloe tried to hit her, to beat her back but she was getting no where. Her legs kicking and flared up and down but she wasn’t hitting Aphrodite at all. She was trapped and slowly losing the oxygen she was finally getting use to breathing.

“That’s it go to sleep.” Aphrodite said to her and Chloe felt her eyes getting heavy. “Never liked you any way. This job should have been mine but Ares always sends you first. To bad his rising star is dieing now.” Her hands twisted and she applied more pressure to Chloe’s windpipe.

The room was getting dark again and she was drifting off. Chloe didn’t want to die like this and after she survived two gods Aphrodite wasn’t going to be the one that beat her.

“I suggest you take your hands off her.”

It was faint but Chloe could have sworn she heard Lex’s voice. As he spoke Aphrodite's hands loosened on her neck and she jerked back away from her. Chloe slumped down on the ground and she was gasping for air holding her neck. .

“Bastet are you alright?” Chloe heard Lex’s voice again but didn’t see him. She was coughing trying to breathe and nodded in response to his question.

“You think you can just shoot me and nothing will happen.” Chloe heard Aphrodite and now she knew why she stopped chocking her.

Chloe looked up getting back to normal with her breathing and saw Lex pointing a sliver gun at Aphrodite. It was clear that the gun was hers and he got it from her set in the apartment. Chloe planted one hand up on the bed and used it to pull her self up.

“Let me help you.” Lex moved over to her and offered one of his hands while the other was steady aiming the gun. Chloe clutched to him resting her self on his chest and used his body to hold herself up.

She looked over at Aphrodite looking at them as if she didn’t understand what she was seeing. Chloe wasn’t looking at Lex and didn’t know what his expression was but it had to be something sweet and caring as he wrapped his arm around her pulling her body in closer to him.

“Give her the dose she was going to give me. The needle’s on the ground.” Chloe spoke and her voice was shaky but loud enough for him to hear. She let go of Lex's shirt to fall back on the bed sitting up looking over at Aphrodite awaiting her fate.

“You think this is over?” Aphrodite stood up and started to move in on Lex holding the gun. “You kill me and another god will take my place.”

“Then they well be taken care of.” Chloe spoke this time her voice sounding more like her self. “Just like I told Gong Gong before I killed him. I’ll take all of you out one by one if I have to.”

“Move.” Lex waved the gun for her to get away from the dresser and the needle was in his sight resting on the floor. He moved to pick it up then handed the gun over to Chloe.

Chloe cocked the gun back and pointed it at Aphrodite. “Give him your arm.” She said to her pointing the gun at her ready to shoot if she did anything.

Aphrodite was all talk when she thought she had control and now she was speechless. She held her arm out to Lex and he took it then stuck her with the needle pushing all of the solution inside. It didn’t take long for the drugs to get into Aphrodite’s system and she fell over with a thud on the floor.

Lex placed the needle down and went right for Chloe still holding the gun on Aphrodite as if she might move. “I think she’s out?” Lex was standing in front of the gun that he moved to take back.

“Why are we here?” She yelled at him as loud as she could in the state she was in. Chloe was in pain and she was being forced to think of a way out of this before a doctor or any one came into the room.

“You were bleeding and you passed out. You not going sit there and tell me that I shouldn’t have brought you here.” Lex defended him self and placed his hands on her arms to help her sit up.

Chloe assumed he wouldn’t bring here if she wasn’t really hurt but he didn’t realize what he’d done. “You should have just gotten the bandages like I said.”

“There wasn’t a bandage big enough to stop the bleeding. You had to have stitches.” He looked like he was getting frustrated with her and his hands tightened on her arms. “You told me we were partners in this and you go off and almost get your self killed then when you get back you don’t want my help.”

“I can take care of my self.” Chloe said back and at this point it was a lie. Normally she could take care of her self but never in her life as a hit woman did she have to face the gods unless they were working as a same team.

“Stop being so stubborn. You need me and you can’t do everything on your own anymore.” He looked back at Aphrodite and she was knocked out face first on the floor. “I wasn’t going to let you bleed to death just like I wasn’t going to let that red headed bitch strangle you.”

“You have to listen to me. I know what…” Chloe was going to explain but Lex cut in on her.

“Don’t give me the your an operative and I’m the client speech again.” His hands moved to cup her face and he was looking into her eyes just like the night they dance together. “I’m in love with you and I don’t plan on losing you. If I have to step out of my roll as the client to help then I’m going to do it and there is nothing you can do to stop me.”

His voice was softer then before and he sounded like he meant every word. “This is how I work. I had to take care of Gong Gong on my own.” Chloe felt her self wavering but she had to get through the next few hours. “You should have been more concerned about the body. What if he had a tracking device on him? They find him then they will patrol the area looking for my safe house.”

“I didn’t know where the body was and you needed me more.” Lex let go of and moved to the other side of the room. She could hear him mumbling under his breath and he was angry with her. "You have to start trusting me to help you.”

“Damn it.” Chloe yelled and her throat was in a great deal of pain. Her back was killing her and she couldn’t focus the way she normally would. She'd been hurt before but never like this. Her concern right now was knowing how they were found at all.

Lex heard her cry and rushed back to her at the bed. “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.” She said letting off and aggravated sigh. She was glad he was concerned for her but now wasn’t the time to expand on that.

“Maybe you should lie on the bed. The doctor gave you pain meds but you might need more now.” Lex moved around the bed facing Chloe and he looked so worried.

“Stop babying me.” Chloe pushed his hands away moving towards her.

“I’m not babying you. Let me help you.” Lex forced her hands back and sat with her on the bed. He made her turn slightly to make her back face him. “You may have pulled a stitch.” His warm hands moved into the opening of the gown in the back and Chloe tried to sit still why he examined her.

“We have to get out of here and take her with us. Have you gone back to the apartment since I’ve been here?” She closed her eyes letting him touch her softly and gently forgetting for moment that she wanted to take charge but letting him take care of her.

Lex closed the gown back and seemed pleased that things look okay back there. He waited for her to look at him before he answered. “No I have been here with you all night. I just stepped out for a few moments and walked in on you getting attacked.”

“Then how did she know where I was. How did Gong Gong know we were in China at all?” Nothing was adding up at this point. Chloe knew how skilled all the gods were in tracking people but in getting away from Metropolis Chloe must have missed something.

“You can ask her once she wakes up." Lex looked over at Aphrodite sound sleep on the ground.

Chloe nodded and they finally agreed on something. “Your right we have to get her out of here.”

His lips quirked up into a grin and it was obvious he was happy that she told him he was right for once. “How do you suggest we get out of here with her unconscious?” Lex’s hands pulled through the blonde stands of her hair and he was giving her that look again.

Chloe worked out a smile in her weakened state and knew exactly how to get out. “Have you ever wanted to play doctor?”



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Chloe need to take something for the pain but there was no way she could have her mind clouded by drugs. Lex was tying Aphrodite to a chair in the apartment closet and Chloe didn’t have any where else to take her in her condition. She was knocked out and there was no way she could pin point their location.

It was too late to go and get the body. It was most likely found by now and Aphrodite didn’t find them because of Gong Gong. Something else lead her to the hospital and Chloe would get her chance to ask her about it soon.

They worked there way out of the busy hospital and the place wasn’t very well guarded and no one questioned them wheeling out what was suppose to be a dead body.

They needed a car and there was really one choice for them since they were moving an unconscious body. They stole one of the emergency vehicles at the hospital. Chloe had to let Lex do pretty much everything.

He stole the hospital uniforms they need. He figured out where the cars were parked and he hot wired the hospital truck. It was strange seeing a well respected businessman hot wiring a car but she knew Lex’s child was full of indiscretion.

Chloe let Lex take care of the Aphrodite and she moved into the bathroom. It was going on seven years since she'd been there and missed the place. It looked the same as it did when she left and the place was still well stocked. Her back was bandage and stitched up and she didn’t know how much longer she could stand up but wanted to take a bath.

“Let me help you.” She heard Lex’s voice at the door and it was the theme of the evening her needing his help. Chloe couldn’t get on the scrubs she was wearing without Lex’s help and she knew she couldn’t get out of them without him.

Chloe didn’t speak a word while he walked in on her. “Sit down.” Lex directed her to the large counter top were the sink was and helped her move up on top of it to sit. “When will she wake up?’ Lex asked about Aphrodite.

Chloe breathed out and tried to think of what was in the needle. “It depends. She could be out for a few hours or she could sleep the night away and won’t wake up for another day?” Chloe let out a another breath and it sounded more like a sigh as Lex worked off the shoes she put on that Aphrodite was wearing.

“Do you think we have enough time to take a bath?’ Lex pulled up the oversized top she was wearing slowly trying to make this process as painless as possible.

“If you tied her up tight enough then it won’t matter how long we take.” Chloe emphasized the word we noticing he included him self in her bath.

“She’s tied up tight.” Lex replied to her, his voice was low and throaty. In the state she was in it made no sense as to why his voice sounded seductive. There was no way she could have sex with him and really need to think of a plan of action.

Chloe need to question Aphrodite. She needed to find out how they were found. She had to know if her father was really at the airport when she arrived. Then they were there on a mission to retrieve a key that Chloe still wasn’t wrapping her head around what the key meant. Chloe was opened mind but the possibility of life on other planets was still far off for her. If she could have been killed because of it any thing was a possibility. If an intellect person like Lex really believed then the case for extraterrestrial had more weight with her.

His hands were busy working down the blue pants she was wearing and before she knew it Chloe was naked in front of him. She looked down at her self and she had bruise from where Gong Gong kicked her.

Lex was staring at the same place she was. The past few weeks they were together her bruise from her job in London had faded away and it was another lie she told him that he was realizing right now.

“Do you get hurt like this often?” He turned his attention away from her and all her lies were coming to light one by one.

Chloe watched him turn on the water starting a bath, as the water ran he picked up the bath salts sitting on the rim of the tub adding some in. “No.” Chloe wasn’t in the mood for him questioning her. He finished setting the bath for her and Chloe wobbled over to get in it.

“If you don’t want to answer me I understand.” Lex moved to help get into the bath and he read her so well just now. It was a little unnerving but for the moment she was going to take it.

He was helping her in the bath and Chloe wasn’t happy about it. Lex was doing everything for her and it was hard for her to let go of her self to allow him to do it. “I can do this alone you know?”

“You can?” He raised and eyebrow as he watched her naked body moved into the tub. “Then tell me how were you going to undress your self if I wasn’t here?”

“I would have managed.” Chloe said to him and the warm water felt good on her feet then her legs as she sunk down slowly into the water. She would have to take the bandages off and once she was seated Chloe reached for them.

She was struggling to reach behind her and looking out of the corner of her eye to see Lex standing there in his blue scrubs waiting for her to ask for his help. “Are you going to get in here or not? You said after we take a bath.” Chloe grumbled to him.

“So you do need my help.” He replied smugly and started to undress. It was amazing how he hadn’t gotten any of the blood on him if she was bleeding so much on his clothes before he changed but not a drop was on him. He pulled the gun out from his back and placed in on the counter.

“Don’t get cocky just get in the bath.” Chloe said to him and they were getting to be normal with each other. She watched him stride back to the tub and she was coming accustomed to him being naked all the time and wanted it more often. He moved in the bath nudging her forward in the over sized tub that was rare in the set of apartments they were in. His long legs rested on either side of her and it was a tight fit but comfortable.

“I wasn’t getting cocky. I just want you to accept my help like I have been accepting yours.” Lex's hands moved to the curve of her neck then down her back to the bandage lined up her spine. He pulled them off slowly then placed them on the floor.

Chloe tried to keep her whimpers to her self but she was in so much pain. “Sorry.” Lex said to her once he was done and his hands moved down the sides of her body and Chloe let out a long sigh from his delicate touch.

He was being so good to her right now and Chloe never had anyone in her life like this. She was always working and when she was in school there was never anytime for her to really make friends with people because of work. Her life was full of moments when the only person she could turn to was her self but at that moment there was some one behind her.

Lex protected her and it meant more to her then he could know. He wasn’t questioning her about killing Gong Gong nor did he seem freaked out by the fact she had killed so many people at this point. He was actually accepting her for who she was and it was all so strange.

Chloe could feel him caressing her bare skin moistening her with the hot water and bath salt mix. The faint scent of the aromatherapy salts filled the room and it was helping her nerves calm down for a few moments before she would have to go out there for interrogation and possible torture.

At the moment she was in a place she never been in before and would have to come to allow to happen. Lex wasn’t using his sexy tone from before but his voice was soothing and calm. Right now he was concerned for her and she could felt in the way he was touching her.

“Thank you Lex.” Chloe forced the words and had to say them. He was doing so much for her right now and he still didn’t trust her.

“You’re welcome Chloe.” He said lowered to her ear and placed a soft kiss on her shoulder. She felt him move back then she felt him using the sea sponge on her letting water trickle down the front of her body.

Chloe let him take care of her for the rest of the night and she had to rest some more before getting Aphrodite or their quest for the answers to the painting need to be taken care of. Right now she need someone to take care of her and Lex was doing just that.


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Chloe was up early the next day and was feeling a little better then the night before. She need rest but she had to get the ball rolling on the reason they were there before they were found again. Zeus and Orisis were still out there and it didn’t make sense as to why they hadn’t come. Ares wouldn’t send Aphrodite unless it was a specific job. If his plans had changed now that he was strictly working for Lionel and the Teagues had been eliminated Chloe need to know what those plans were.

All night Chloe was on her stomach and it was an odd position to sleep in since she was use to being on her side at night. Lex was right next to her in the bed and she didn’t know if he went to sleep because his hand keep caressing her any where that wasn’t hurt all night long.

She needed him last night and he was right about accepting his help. Two gods were about to go against Ares' wishes to keep her alive and there was no telling what the rest would do. Chloe had faced tough situations before but never had every god in the network come after her one by one.

“Are you wake?” Lex was looking at her from the doorway of the bedroom and Chloe had a clear view of him. He was dressed in some of the clothes they purchased in Texas and he managed to make anything look good.

“Yes.” Chloe got her self up in the bed off her stomach into a sitting position and her legs rested on the carpet below. “We have to get moving today.” Chloe started to stand then stopped again.

“First you eat then we can question your friend.” She didn’t notice until now that he was holding a plate of something carrying a glass of water with him. It appeared he was up earlier then Chloe thought. She didn’t like the idea of someone being up and about while she was asleep but she knew she would have to get use to his help.

“How is our house guest?” Chloe took the glass from him once he was at the bed sitting next to her. He leaned over to her side and capture her lips with his. It was the first kiss after a long first day in China. It lasted a few moments and Chloe was getting taken over by it just when he moved away.

“She woke up in the middle of the night but you didn’t hear her. I gagged her and she’s been up since.” Lex was doing everything Chloe was supposed to be doing.

She was pissed off to be hurt like this but today she would be taking over with the questioning. “I guess I should go in and say good morning to her.” Chloe placed the water on the near by night stand and tried to stand again.

“I said after you eat.” His voice was stern and he nudged her back down. “She’s not going any where.” He added.

“Okay boss.” Chloe said to him sarcastically and took the plate from him. He gave his signature smirk while Chloe picked at what he brought her.

They had a lot of work to do and it didn’t matter if Chloe was hurt or not. The gods were coming one after the other. They need to keep them at bay long enough to get to the key and Aphrodite would have to help them.

TBC

Chapter 12 Cornered

[Gaia]

Great update!!!!! But Lex was stupid to bring her to a public hospital...

[hfce]

Lex what were you thinking. To bad he doesnt have a doctor on call like he does in smallville. I am glad she is letting Lex help her though. More please....


Hope ;)

[Louie]

It appears that Lex will be taking the lead no matter what Chloe wants; because of her injury. So she's gonna have to deal.

[lj715]

WooHoo!!!! Another great chapter!!! I'm so glad Chloe is letting Lex help her. Btw, I had to laugh that no one stopped them taking out, what seemed to be , a dead body. More please.

[pipersmum]

Loved it Letia:) Glad Chloe is letting Lex help her and I can't wait to find out how the gods are finding them so quickly!!!

[teb85]

I'm loving this fic, it's great that Lex is taking care of Chloe !You always leave me wanting more and I can't wait to see what happens next !! Keep up the fantastic work !!

[letia84]

Notes: *waves hello* Been while since I looked in this thread. Thank you all for the feedback. I know some of you think Lex was a big fool but he had to do something. I did have her bleeding and passing out so the hospital was the way to go. Anywoo here is more hit woman work so please work with me as we get into the spy stuff.

Chapter 12 Cornered Part 1

“How much more can she take?” Lex was standing, watching Chloe take a seat on the bed for a moment.

She was giving Aphrodite some time to reconsider, telling her everything she needed to know. Torture wasn’t something she did often in her line of work and, right now, she didn’t want to be doing it. They were wasting another day in China and should be piecing together the clues from the painting by visiting the family she worked for all those years ago.

“She should tell me everything soon.” Chloe answered him as he sat next to her on the edge of the bed. She could see he hadn’t slept much the night before noted by the dark lines under his eyes. Chloe just thought it was fatigue but Lex hadn’t been quite right since she started interrogating Aphrodite.

Chloe had Lex move Aphrodite into the bathroom. The hot and cold water in the bathroom could be used as a torturing device if need.

Once things started, Chloe told Lex that she didn’t want him in the room. She could take care of it and didn’t need him watching her. Didn’t want him seeing a side of her she didn’t particularly like. Killing people was one thing but, making them suffer for long periods of time wasn’t something she enjoyed.

“I didn’t realize how much I don’t know about you till just now.” Lex said. Chloe wanted him to break down and tell her that he couldn’t be with someone like her, a person who killed people for money and was paid to kill him.

“What are you saying?” She looked away from him not really wanting to hear his answer. All this time Lex had been who he was with her and as time went on Chloe had done the same but, he still had to have questions. The reality of their lives and, never truly being able to work things out together, had to be unsettling for him just as it was her.

“I’m saying that I knew you were strong but I didn’t realize how strong until now.” He moved his hand over hers resting on the bed getting her attention back on him.

“I thought you were having trouble with what I’ve been doing the past few hours.” Chloe answered him, matter-of-factly hoping to get something out of him.

“Do you really think roughing up someone out to kill us would bother me?” He answered her smugly raising an eyebrow at her.

“I don’t know you tell me. Does it bother you?” Chloe placed her other hand on top of his forcing him not to let go. Lex was a sheltered man and she learned all that from the data she colleted on him and the time she spent with him. When he told Chloe he loved her at the hospital, it was the second time he said it and he hadn’t said it since. It wasn’t that she expected him to tell her all the time but, Chloe didn’t think him loving her would fix everything. They talked very little about his feelings for who she was and it was talk they would have to have eventually.

“You studied me before you met me didn’t you?” Lex adjusted their hands, twisting them together then; he moved to sit closer to her.

“Yes of course I did.” Chloe didn’t know where he was going with this.

“Then you have to know that I’m no saint when it comes to the way I handle some of my business.”

“Okay but we’re talking about me here.” She looked confused and wanted to shake the answers out of him but, let him control things for once.

“Chloe, there are things about me you may not agree with. Not for a second would I sit here and judge you and the job you do. I have hired people like you before. I have engaged in the type of questioning your doing right now. And me learning who you really are and seeing you work isn’t turning me off.” His answer was what she really wanted but Chloe couldn’t just take it.

Her head shook a few times in disbelief. Lex may believe he understood but, Chloe couldn’t believe it. “I kill people Lex. I was going to kill you but, I came to terms with my job along time ago. I actually enjoy it but, you can’t possibly be okay with it so quickly.”

“I am okay with it. I hired you didn’t I?” He was leaning in and she could see the worn look in eyes but that was being taking over by desire.

“Yes, but Lex….. what happens when this is over? When you have what you want and no longer need my services. What happens then?” The idea made her stomach turn. By now, Chloe knew that Lex was looking for something greater then she could comprehend and didn’t know where she fit into his grand plans.

“We will cross that bridge when we come to it. Right now we need to know how we are being found. Then, we are going to go meet with your contact.” He fiddled with the lose strands of her blonde hair and looked so certain that things would be alright. His blue-grey eyes seemed to be looking right into her and dulling her fear.

It wasn’t an answer and she wasn’t ready for one. He was right, that should try and stay alive before thinking about a future. “Whatever you say boss.”

“You can stop calling me that at any time.” He said dryly.

“It makes you feel good doesn’t it?” Chloe closed some of the space between them.

“If you treated me like I was your boss then maybe I would like it.” Lex fingered the hem of her blouse. Chloe was pleased with her clothes for a change and still had several pieces in the safe house that looked good on her.

There really wasn’t time for them to be flirting like this and Chloe couldn’t start feeling tender when she had to go back into the bathroom and act like a hard ass. Her back was also still a factor. She’d take half the dose of a pain killer before she started the interrogations but didn’t want aggravate the injury too soon.

“I have to go do my job boss.” Chloe nudged him away from her in order to get up off the bed.

“You always do that to me.”

At the door way of the bedroom she stopped to look back at him. “I always do what.”

Lex moved from the bed to stand in front of her, holding onto her arm, keeping her from getting too far away. His mouth lowered to her lips, speaking to her just as he was about to kiss her. “You always tease me.”

Chloe let him kiss her for a few moments, shifting closer to him. Her body pressed into him and his hands wrapped around her waist, clutching at her curves. Before he could get her anymore turned on, Chloe pushed him back again. “You know I can deliver when the time is right.” She left him to his own devices to go back and check in on Aphrodite and get what she need from her.


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“How are you feeling?” Chloe said sarcastically, closing the door to the bathroom behind her.

Aphrodite was in a chair and her eyes were closed when she enter the room but rushed opened when she heard Chloe’s voice. She was soaking wet, hand cuffed to a chair inside the bathtub.

“Just kill me already.” Her accent wasn’t usually so strong but the fatigue was catching up to her.

“I don’t like doing this. In fact I’m getting rather bored so let’s finish this once and for all. You tell me what you know or I get rid of the one thing you need to do your job.”

Chloe moved to the sink counter top and picked up on of the small scalpel from her tool kit. She had to do something drastic or Aphrodite would never tell her a thing.

“You wouldn’t.” Aphrodite forced out her eyes widening when she saw the knife in Chloe’s hand.

Everything she’d done to her was nothing compared to what she was going to do now. “Such a pretty face. I can’t image what you would do if you didn’t have it anymore.” She was standing next to the tub leaning over with the blade at her side.

Aphrodite was forcing out breathes and the fear in her eyes was rising. “Wait!” Her voice was a plea and Chloe didn’t back down.

“I’ll wait once you start talking.” The tension was building in Chloe’s body and she wasn’t sure if she could do much more of this. It wasn’t her back causing the tense feeling because she took a half the dose of a pain killer before she started the torture. If she had to ruin her… she would…. but, right now, she just wanted the truth.

“Ares instructed Gong Gong and I to come to China.” She told her something that was already assumed.

“Tell me something I can use.” Chloe played with the knife in front of her.

“He said that Apollo gave him a tip from the information you stole from Luthor. China was most likely place you’d go.”

Now it made sense to Chloe. Her father had looked over everything she had on Lex but she didn’t show him the disk. The night before they did the drop off, he must have looked at it for himself while she slept. He betrayed her and it wasn’t a surprise since he sent her on a mission that could have ended in her death.

Aphrodite was still referring to her father as Apollo but, she knew he was really Ares pulling all the strings.

“And?” She placed the cool blade on her cheek and Aphrodite shuttered.

“Gong Gong and Apollo waited at the airport for you. You fucked up when you used your alias on your plane tickets.” She whimpered, feeling Chloe press the knife into her face.

‘Damn it’ Chloe said to herself. She did make a mistake when they left. Lex assumed no one knew who she was but, her father kept such a close watch on her. She should have known better than to use her alias again.

“And?” Chloe drew out her words and wanted all of the truth right now.

“Apollo went to the rendezvous point and I was told to tail Gong Gong who was tailing you. I saw you fight, I saw him die and you were hurt so… so…” She paused and Chloe was ready to slice her.

“Keep going or I will end you right now.” Chloe let the tip of scalpel nip her flesh.

Aphrodite’s eyes went white and started shouting her answers feeling the blade pierce her skin. “I followed you here. Then, I saw Luthor taking you out into the car you stole and I followed you.”

“Why didn’t you just kill him while I was out?” Chloe backed away from her slightly.

“I couldn’t. Ares said not to harm you. He also said to bring Luthor in alive. That the initial hit on him was all the Teague’s and now, that you eliminated them, it was no longer necessary.” She was breathing harder than ever now. Chloe wasn’t moving the scalpel and wasn’t cutting her but, needed her to believe she would.

“Then what does Ares want?” Her voice was controlled and calm. The torture would soon be over then; she would have to deal with what to do next.

“He wants the key.” Aphrodite breathed out. Her eyes slanted and blood slowly trickled down her cheek to her chin.

“Is he in China?” This question was useless. She knew her father was Ares and no one knew who he really was. At least she assumed no one did because she didn’t.

Aphrodite’s head was shaking some and Chloe could see the fear in her eyes. “I have no idea. I don’t even know what he looks like but Apollo is here. “

“With Lionel Luthor.”

“No, no. He’s alone.” After her omission, she was mumbling please over and over. Chloe moved the scalpel away from her finally.

“It looks like you get to live a little longer.” It was everything she needed to know. Chloe backed away from her moving to place the weapon with the others in the kit. “Go to Apollo and tell him what you told me.” Chloe turned back to her slowly and was now holding a larger wheel of silver tape in her hands. “I want him to know that I won’t be coming back. I won’t be helping him or Lionel find the key. Tell him I’m no longer under his control and he should start looking for another agent.”

Chloe pulled the tape from the wheel. Ready to place it over Aphrodite’s bleeding wet face, she said one thing first. “Ares won’t let it happen. He’ll corner you and the only place you can turn to is to him. You’re playing with fire Bastet and trust me you’ll get burned.”

Her words were true. Ares wouldn’t just let her go but Chloe couldn’t trust her father any longer. All her years of hardship, trials, and all his lies could no longer be endured.

Chloe was already backed into a cornered by her father. Now she had to fight her way out of it.


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It was mid day when Lex and Chloe finally got out on the road to her old employer’s home. Chloe packed up the things she knew they would need for the next few days and the trip home. Her safe house was compromised now and there was no going back to it. Once they had the key, they would be out of China and on the next plane back to the
States.

Chloe had stocked her safe house well and they had weapons, money, and some much needed birth control. She wasn’t feeling one hundred percent herself after her injury and wanted the option to spend some quality time with Lex when they were no longer running for their lives.

Chloe had a car stashed away in the garage of her place and it was in good condition. She wanted to drive but, while they loaded the car with supplies and Aphrodite, Lex somehow got the key from her and was now driving.

They dumped Aphrodite in an unpopulated location which was impossible to find in the Minghang district. Chloe wasn’t worried about her doing what she told her.

Gabe would know just as much as they did at this point. It was obvious that he looked at the information she stole from Lex and that lead him straight to China. Aphrodite confirmed Lionel Luthor was who they were dealing with and Lex was uneasy about it.

After they dropped the body, Chloe made him stop so they could eat and were now making the drive to the Hwang family estate.

“What are you thinking about?” Lex glanced over at her and Chloe wasn’t really thinking about anything important.

She must have looked deep in thought but, she was taking a few moments to rest after being on her feet torturing Aphrodite. Instead of telling Lex this, she moved over to the driver’s side of the car and gave him a soft kiss at the side of his mouth. “Nothing I would tell you about.”

He chuckled lightly and glanced back over to Chloe. She was sitting very close to him now. “Do you want to know what I’m thinking?”

“Do I really want to know?” Chloe was looking up at Lex, who was now focused on the road and following the directions she gave him with no problem.

“I was thinking that when all of this is over, and if Luthor Corp. isn’t in shambles, that we should take a real trip together.”

Chloe swallowed hard and didn’t really think that was he was going to say that. Once they had what he was looking for, Chloe didn’t think anything would be more important to Lex than finding out the truth about the caves in Smallville. She didn’t know if this was wishful thinking or if he was actually thinking of a future where they were together.

“That sounds nice. I would like to go someplace tropical and secluded.” Chloe answered and played in to his fantasy. “You know somewhere you can walk around as naked as you want to.” Chloe was grinning to her self at the thought of them on a hidden island lying around in nothing.

“I think it can be arranged.” He said with one raised eyebrow. “As long as you get naked with me.”

Chloe didn’t respond to his comeback and enjoyed Lex’s fantasy until they arrived at the Hwang estate. The place was large and well guarded. They weren’t expecting her and Chloe hoped they would let them in without a problem. She didn’t try to make Lex stay behind and knew it would be a waste to fight with him over it.

At the front door to the place Chloe knocked and they were greeted by a man in a dark suit with a gun slung over his shoulder. “State your business.” He said in English with a heavy accent.

“Bastet here to see Lao Hwang.” Chloe keep it simple and used Shanghainese to answer the guard.

He put his hand up and closed the door for a few seconds. “Are you sure this is going to…” Just as Lex was protesting their ability to get this done, the guard opened the door and waved them in.

“Never underestimate me.” Chloe said to him walking into the place after the guard.

“I wouldn’t dream of it.” Lex walked in close behind her and they were shown into the parlor of the place.

“Wait here.” The guard said to them, still using English, and disappeared in the hallway.

The place was big but nothing like the size of Lex’s manner in Smallville. The walls of the parlor were covered in paintings and Chloe knew them well. During her time working for the Hwang family she was shown into this room often. A painting she thought resembled the one in Lex’s possession was hanging in that room.

“Look here.” Chloe nudged Lex to turn towards the far wall of the room.

“You’re right.” He muttered and walked toward the painting. He was staring at it and just as she said before, the path was there with a small house in the foreground and the mountains behind it.

Chloe took a seat in a nearby arm chair and waited to Lao to appear.

“Bastet always a pleasure to see you.” Lao walked in and Chloe stood up to shake the hand extended towards her. She was expecting a warm greeting but what happened next she wasn’t expecting.

“Mr. Luthor if I may say so you hired a very good operative.” Lao’s heavy accent was directed at Lex, who had not turned away from the painting. He extended his hand to shake Lao’s.

Chloe was standing close by watching the two men exchanged pleasantries and she was at a loss. The Hwang’s had their hands in a lot of things but, never did she think they had any connection to Luthor Crop or Lex.

Lao Hwang had just taken over the family business when Chloe worked for him and she was the one that took out his older brother Li. It wasn’t that she was worried that he wouldn’t remember her but she was concerned that Lex knew him. If Lex knew him, then Lionel must know him as well.

“We have one question for you Lao and we’ll let you get back to the market.” Lex motioned over to Chloe with a slight grin on his face.

She assumed that meant it was her time to question him. “I was hoping you could tell us the location of the landscape in this painting.” Chloe moved to the far end of the parlor and the two men followed.

Lao smoothed down the his crisp blue suit and cleared his throat before he spoke. “I can tell you but, if you plan on going, my government will not be pleased.” He finished with a smile and Chloe still wondered how a fragile looking man was the lead boss in the Shanghai underground.

“That shouldn’t be a problem.” Chloe assured him and nodded.

“I’ll get the address and directions for you, it’s not far from here.” Lao left the room; this was as easy as she thought it would be.

“How the hell do you know him and why didn’t you say something in the car before we got here?” Chloe wanted to punch him for not trusting her with the small bit of information.

“What would it have mattered if I told you? Lao and I go way back.” Lex didn’t seem phased by this at all and Chloe couldn’t understand how he didn’t see the connection.

“If you know him then your father does too.” She looked at him intently letting him figure out what she was getting at.

“My father doesn’t know all of my business associates but Ares knows all of yours.” Lex looked back to make sure Lao wasn’t coming before he went on. “Lao doesn’t trust people he doesn’t know. I assume you know that and Ares knows that too. It was you who worked for him and that’s who he would trust.”

Chloe expected his logic but he was still wrong. “It doesn’t matter, you should have told me you knew him. If we are going to work together we need to be on some kind of common ground where you trust me.”

“It wasn’t a matter of trust that I didn’t tell you. It didn’t register to me as something important. If there is anything I think you need to know, trust me, I’ll tell you.” Lex placed his hands on her shoulders trying to assure that he was telling the truth.

“I can’t do anything but accept it now but next time, tell me even if you don’t think it’s important.” Chloe’s voice was calmer than before but she was still upset. It was small but it could mean so much if Lex didn’t tell her everything about this mission.

“Whatever you say, boss.” Lex said mockingly. It was funny and Chloe was still smiling at him. She never got down controlling her emotions around him.

“Here’s what you want.” Lao announced his presence in the room and Lex pulled away from her quickly.

They both walked over to him took the directions he had written out for them. Lex and Lao spoke a little longer and Chloe knew they were wasting time. She tried to keep up with the conversation but wanted out of there. It would be very disrespectful to rush out after he helped them without question.

“Thank you for your help.” Chloe said to him, finally heading towards the exit.

“Be careful out there. I may call on you soon Bastet.” Lao shook hands with her again and let them leave.

“Let’s go get that key shall we.” Chloe snatched the car keys from Lex’s hand as they approached the car. He was less then pleased but didn’t argue.

Chloe knew he wanted that key and was a step closer to getting it.


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Chloe had a clear idea what the place would look like from the painting. She was now standing in front of the place she thought was a small house but, soon learned it was a temple. The place was blocked off but no one was waiting at the temple entrance.

Lao’s direction told them to park a mile away from the temple and they walked up the dirt rode to get to it. There was no visible security system to bypass and Chloe moved into the gardens surrounding the temple first.

She was hooked into the spare wireless head set and Lex had the other. They agreed that they could look over the grounds faster if they separated. Lex protested to it in the car for twenty minutes because of Chloe’s injury but she won out for now. She was feeling as close to normal as possible and took another half a dose of pain killer before getting out of the car.

At the temple doors Lex stopped her from opening them, placing his hand over hers at the door. “Be careful.” He said just at her ear behind her.

Chloe pulled her gun from her back, turned and cocked the gun in front of him. “I’m always careful.” She turned back to the door and pushed it open.

The room was spacious and the place smelled old. The walls were covered in red satin and the arches were in the center of the room leading to what look like a round door. Chloe didn’t say a word coming in and moved into the place slowly after she saw the round door. There was man in jeans and a dark blue jacket with short brown hair standing in front of the round doorway.

Looking back at Lex she whispered to him. “Someone’s already here.”

Lex’s eyes widened and his eyebrows raised. He moved in ahead of her, staring at the man in front of the round door in the center of the room. “Hello Clark.” Lex yelled to him and Clark turned back to look at them. “Why I’m not surprised to see you here?”

Who ever this Clark person was Chloe could see the look of shock in Lex’s eyes. She could see the shift in Lex’s demeanor and it looked like his entire body was filling with anger. He pulled the gun he was carrying from his back and walked into the temple towards Clark. Chloe didn’t know what was going on but Clark’s shock soon turned to the same angry face Lex had.

“What are you doing here Lex?” Clark yelled at him and started moving towards him.

Chloe just watched the two men staring each other down, not saying anything to each other. Whoever Clark was, he got there before them and she wanted to know why. “Lex, who is this?” Chloe called out to him, moving in behind him in the room.

“This is Clark Kent...” He said not taking his eyes off him. Lex was interrupted by someone else before he could go on with his explanation.

“And I’m Zeus.” Someone yelled behind them. His voice was like thunder, cracking the room in half.

Chloe knew who was behind them and didn’t know how he got there so fast. She turned slowly and there was Zeus aiming his favorite gun at the three of them. She knew him well; Zeus shot first and asked questions later.

“Everybody get down.” Chloe yelled and started ducking out of the way just as Zeus opened fire with his semi-automatic weapon.

Chloe thought they were cornered, she thought she would have to kill another god and thought Lex and Clark both ducked down dodging the bullets with her. The shooting suddenly stopped.

When Chloe look over to her right she found Lex on the ground next to her taking cover but Clark Kent was nowhere to be seen.

TBC

Chapter 12 Cornered Part 2

[Gaia]

Dear old Clark is in the picture again.....
next part please:D

[lj715]

Excellent chapter!!!!!!!! It made me smile to think that Lex wants to take a real trip with Chloe after all of this is over. I hope that Zeus didn't shoot Lex & that Clark will be back to help Lex & Chloe. Can't wait for more.

[hfce]

That was a great update. I can't wait to see how Clark fits into this. :)



Hope :D

[paw]

Great story! I can't wait to see what happens next.

[teb85]

I can't believe I missed the last chapter ,where have I been !! Anyways it was great as usual and I can't wait for another update !!

[letia84]

Notes: Sorry, I suck. I should have updated part two of this a long time ago. Keep in mind Lex still doesn’t know Clark’s secret. He is suspicious but he doesn’t know. Also keep in mind that in this AU fic, Chloe and Clark don’t know each other. As a hit woman, Chloe doesn’t trust what she doesn’t know.

Chapter 12 Cornered Part 2

The smoke from the gun fire cleared. It wasn’t obvious to Chloe then but, something that had nothing to do with her just happened. She walked right into Lex’s world and it was one she realized she knew very little about.

Chloe’s first instinct was to make sure the target was down and, right now, her target was Zeus. Looking at the doorway for him, Zeus was faced down and looked as if he was knocked out.

Confirming that the target was immobilized for the moment she turned to look at Lex. “Lex, are you all right?” His hands were covering his face and he was hiding from the gun fire as best he could. Once she spoke, he moved his hands away to look at her.

“What happened?” He questioned and looked to find the same things she did. Somehow Zeus was knocked out. “Clark.” He groaned through clenched teeth then, jumped up from the ground.

Chloe thought to the man that was there when they arrived at the temple. He was big but there was no way he could have taken out Zeus on his own when he opened fire on them. “What do you mean Clark?” Lex reached his hand out to her and Chloe took it without pause to get off the ground. She reached down to pick up her gun and started to make her way to Zeus’ body with her gun aimed and ready.

Zeus had to find them by Lao. Damn Lao had trusted Ares with the information and now lead him right to her. Even though Aphrodite said they were not to be harmed anymore, Zeus still opened fire. Bringing her and Lex in alive was good enough for him as not harmed.

“Come out here Clark!” Lex was yelling behind her and Chloe ignored it. Who ever Clark was to him didn’t matter at that moment. Zeus was down but, that didn’t mean he was no longer a threat to them.

Standing by his feet, Chloe had the gun aimed at his head ready to deliver a killing shot if she needed to. She reached down quickly to check his pulse and he was still breathing.

“Clark!” Lex shouted again. Chloe looked beyond her and saw Lex circling the temple.

“Lex he’s gone.” Chloe saw he was frantic and needed his help. “Get over.”

“He did this. He stopped him. I don’t know how but I know it was him.” Lex argued with himself walking towards her at Zeus body. “He does this all the time to me.” How one man could dodge bullets then knock out one of strongest men Chloe had ever met in a matter of seconds made no sense. Lex was hiding something from her or Clark was hiding something from Lex.

“We should eliminate him.” Chloe didn’t want to kill Zeus but she wouldn’t put it past him to wake up and try and kill her. She took his gun and stood back up with Lex now at her side.

Her father’s words were starting to sink in. A dead enemy was a better one. Getting rid of the Gods left nothing in her path for getting away from the network.

“Do it.” Lex didn’t seem phased by her omission. He said he was okay with her job but he was showing it right now.

“We can leave the body here to be collected by officials.” Chloe readied her gun and aimed. Squeezing the trigger, she was about to shoot when someone yelled out.

“Don’t!” Chloe turned to see the brown haired man coming out from behind the center wall of the room. “He’s knocked out there is no need to shoot him.”

“Where the hell did you come from Clark?” Lex’s attention was fully on Clark again and he wanted answers.

“I was hiding from the gun fire.” Clark adjusted his clothes and walked towards them. He was acting as if he was naïve and had no idea what happened. “Who stopped that guy.?

“You did this!” Lex moved toward him and they met half way. “Stop playing dumb Clark and admit you did this.” They started starting at each other again.

Chloe sighed deeply and didn’t know what was going on with the two of them and didn’t care. She didn’t know if Zeus was knocked out and still alive or what but, she didn’t need a witness a murder. So, she put her plan on hold for now. She placed the safety on her gun and put it in the back of her pants. Then, she took the clip from the semi-automatic and placed it in her back pocket and dropped the gun on the ground. “Lex, we need something to restrain him.”

“I’m sure Clark can do it.” Lex didn’t turn to look at her but answered as if he heard her.

“Who is that guy? Why was he shooting at us or, should I say, shooting at you Lex?” Clark looked just as angry as Lex did. His question went unanswered and was going to stay that way.

Chloe had to put a stop to this and now. They came there for a key and they weren’t leaving without it. If there was another player in the game she would take care of him.

Chloe left Zeus’ body and trusted that he was out for while. “Look, I don’t know what the hell is wrong with the two of you but we have a killer over here that could wake up any minute.” Chloe’s hand touched Lex’s arm; getting her his attention.

Clark was looking at her now and Chloe didn’t like it. She didn’t trust who ever this person was because Lex didn’t trust him. Lex looked back at Clark and glared once then turned back to the body.

“We can use the ropes tying back the curtains.” Lex answered, he was still in this with her.

They left Clark behind and went for the ropes. They moved back to Zeus; it was like they were one. Both went to move his body to the nearest pillar in the room.

They were struggling a bit, seeing as how Zeus was a very large man, and Lex made it known. “Are you going to help?”

“Not until you tell me who he is?” Clark answered them.

Chloe stepped right into the middle of this and putting herself on one side of this fight. She pulled her gun out and pointed it right at Clark. “Get over here and help us.”

“Bastet …” Lex tried to say something but she stopped before he could start.

“Do you trust him?” She didn’t take her attention off Clark. His hands now raised, he didn’t seem afraid that his life was in her hands.

“No, but…” Lex started and was stopped again.

“Don’t worry Lex. We’ll just tie him up with my old friend.” Chloe moved away from Zeus who was still out like a light. Whatever happened to him was sticking. “Come on over Clark and help move the body.” She waved the gun in the direction she wanted him to move and Clark followed orders.

It was starting to get to her that Zeus was knocked out with no signs of getting shot by any type of tranquilizer. She didn’t like the location they were in and wanted to get out of it right away.

She watched Lex and Clark tie up Zeus as he started to wake up. His eyes shot opened but it was too late for him to try to get up. “Where did he go?” He screamed looking around him then got his bearings and focused right on Chloe. “Bastet, I thought I shot you.”

A devilish grin crossed her face and she shook her head no. “Sorry Zeus looks like your aim is off these days.”

“How did you knock me out? Come on tell and old friend a secret.” His eyes bore into her, Chloe’s gun had left Clark as her target and went back to the real threat in the room.

“You tell me Zeus.” Everything else fell away and Chloe was in her world. A part of Lex’s life and hers had collided into one big mess.

“I don’t know but whatever it was it was fast.” The conversation was calm and light hearted, as if he hadn’t just tried to kill them.

”Lao sent you?” Chloe moved in, getting closer to her target.

“He gave the location to Ares. He seems to know where you are when no one else can find you. Ares really has a talent don’t you think?” His deep voice was calm. It was like he wasn’t unconscious a few moments ago. To suppress pain was the mark of a good operative. No matter what, you couldn’t show your enemy that you were injured.

“It was nice seeing you; sorry we have to leave you here but you’ll have company.” The talk was over and it was time for Chloe and Lex to move on. “Have a seat Clark.” Her gun went back to the man she now knew as Clark Kent who was Lex’s enemy, so that made him hers. “Are you okay with this Lex?”

She glanced at him and he was grinning, still holding on to some of the rope. “I think this is a wonderful idea.”

“Who are you?” Clark whined to her as he moved to the pillar and slid down to the ground.

Lex was right on him with the ropes and hooked him to the pillar and then to Zeus.

“She’s a killer kid. Don’t you see it?” Zeus answered and let off a deep chuckle at the end.

“You don’t look like one to me. Who ever you are, you shouldn’t be with Lex. He will…” Clark was going to start a speech Chloe didn’t want to hear. He was going to try and poison her against Lex. It wasn’t going to work.

“Lex I think your friend here needs a gag as well.”

Lex smirked down at Clark as he spoke “I have been waiting for years to shut him up.”

Clark protested the suggestion but it wasn’t going to help. “The key is not meant for you Lex. You won’t find what you’re looking for. You won’t….” His voice was muffled by a handkerchief being shoved into his mouth then held in place with some of the rope.

“Who is that Bastet?” Zeus spoke up. “Apollo made no mention of a third party.”

“No one for you to be concerned about.” Chloe lowered her gun at last, feeling more at ease now that her targets were secure.

“You think this is over?” Zeus questioned losing his reasonable tone from before, he sounded rather irritated. “Ares will come for you if you…”

Without a second thought to him, Chloe took the handle of her gun and hit Zeus with all the strength she had in her. Her back was starting to hurt and that big swing didn’t help but Zeus was back the way she wanted him; asleep.

“So where is this key?” Chloe looked to the right and Lex was standing next to her.

“Are we going to leave them like this?” A moment ago he didn’t care about Clark and now he seemed worried about him.

“Yes, that was the plan.” Chloe turned to look at him, studying his face, and his grin returned.

“Good, it’s the perfect test for him.” Lex moved away from her, a move that would have to be explained but, not now. “Did you notice the round door?” He was moving towards the center of the room and Chloe followed. They were back on track.

She didn’t have time in the moment of chaos to see the door but now it was clear. At the center of the round down was small tree carved into a rock embedded in the larger stone door.

They both reached the door, staring at it, looking for clues. While Lex felt around the side of the door Chloe was focused on the small middle stone. It looked like a switch of some kind. When she really looked hard she got a glimpse of the painting.

“Lex, look at this.” Chloe moved toward the image and placed her hands over the top brush of the tree and the bottom attached to what should be the ground. The path in the forefront of the painting underneath was exposed. The lines of tree and the curve of its branches were just like in the painting.

“The painting?” He muttered moving closer to her hands to study the image.

“I think this is where your key is.” Chloe moved her hands away then, did something she’d never done before. She was about to rob her first temple.

Her palm covered the embedded rock and pushed it into the door. A loud rumbled sounded and the round down started to roll on its own. Behind her was muffled yelling of Clark but, it was too late. They both stood back and waited for the door to revel its secrets.

Inside the room were green rocks on a table and at the center of it was a round disk sitting up for display. Green rocks shimmered when the light hit them; they weren’t stones Chloe had ever seen.

“Meteor rocks.” Lex said and moved into the room the door revealed. He was in a zone now and Chloe just watched him like a kid in a candy story retrieving what he worked so hard to find.

“Is this what you’re looking for?” Chloe moved behind him, studying the green rocks he dubbed meteor rocks.

“Yes, exactly what I was looking for.” Lex turned back to her in the room with the key in had. The metal desk didn’t look like much but he pocketed the prize then pulled her close to him. His mouth fell on her quickly, laying an urgent kiss on her lips. Chloe felt herself a bit spun by the gesture but Lex was happy and he was letting her know it.

Her arms wrapped around his neck to allow her fingers to stroke his smooth scalp feeling some of perspiration that had formed there. Chloe let him assault her lips for a few moments before nudging away from him. “We can celebrate elsewhere. I suggest we get out of here.”

She looked at him, his eyes were still closed. His arms tightened around her; it would hurt but the commanding move was more arousing then painful. His eyes opened slowly and he let go finally. “Let’s go.”

Chloe moved out the door first and Lex moved ahead of her. She watched Lex kneel down in front of Clark to say some final words. “I would say good luck but I know I’ll be seeing you in the caves soon enough. I’ll see you and then I’ll know for sure that you’re more then just a mild mannered farm boy.”

They had what they came for and it was time to go. Chloe grabbed Zeus’ gun and headed out of the place followed closely by Lex.

She was cornered again by her father and still got out of it some how. How Zeus was stopped was still beyond her but she and Lex had some talking to do. Clark Kent needed to be explained. Lex’s assurance that Clark would break free once they left needed to be explained. Today’s events left her with so many questions.

One good thing came out of today’s mission and they had the key Lex spoke of. Now that they had it, the door in Smallville could be opened and all of Lex’s questions could be answered. Most likely both their fathers would be waiting for them because Zeus was right. Ares, her father always knew where she was.

Chloe could take care of the things in her world. Zeus was a minor problem that may come back to get her later on but she would be ready for him. Lex’s world was lot trickery it seemed.

They turned the corner leading away from the temple and didn’t stop moving until they were back in Kansas. This life Chloe was living was getting harder and harder. She started to wonder about Lex’s offer of a vacation after all of this was done. It was a nice idea. She shot her father not long ago and started to wonder had she taken things to far with this job.

She was in a corner now and there were several ways out of it. Her father would do his best to keep her locked where she was but Chloe wouldn’t be taken out easily. They may have wounded her but she was a good operative and could hide her pain until all her enemies had been taken out and she was the last woman standing.

Before Lex could find the answer he so desperately needed, there was one more corner Chloe had to turn. One in which she would find out who her father’s real associate was. This person identity would turn her world upside down

Smallville was waiting for them and the tiny town was holding all the answers to Chloe questions. And to some she never asked.

TBC

Chapter 13 Answers

Notes: I know this story has been running for awhile now and I have several going on the board but my plan is to finish Water Runs Dry then come back to this one. So please bear with me for those who like this one because I’ll be back to it soon (with smut if that does anything for you).

[lj715]

Great chapter!!! I wonder who Chloe's father's real associate is? Chloe & Lex definitly need a vacation together. Can't wait for the next chapter!

[eternitychlex]

Awesome...............Could it be that Chloe's father associate is actually....LEX??? That will kill Chloe...........Please update soon..........I love this story; and the wait is killing me............

[hfce]

Woohoo that was a great update. I can't wait to see what answers they will find in smallville.


Hope :)

[kimbo]

Uh! just finished reading all of this. the plot turns. on the edge of my seat... I can't take it. This story makes my stomach all twisty turning! you're killing me here. More soon i hope??? :drool2:

[pipersmum]

I am sorry I have missed the last 2 updates, but I am still here and enjoying it so please, please come back and update soon I want to know what happens next :)

[teb85]

I can't believe I missed that update !! It was fantastic as usual and can't wait for the next chapter !!

[letia84]

Notes: I’m back to this fic again. So look for updates. This one appears to close the end. Here is the next half of a chapter and I hope you like it.

Chapter 13 Answers Part 1

Unknown Location Eight Years One Month Ago

If she could take it all back now she would. Her father had tricked her when she arrived to meet the rest of the gods; it wasn’t just a greeting it was another test. As she was typing away on the computer before her the test was proving to be rather difficult.

“You need to work faster kid.” Zeus’ voice echoed in her ear piece and Chloe knew what she needed to do and couldn’t do it with the sound of thunder ringing in her head.

“I won’t get it done any faster with you shouting in my ear.” Chloe replied to him through her mouth piece.

She was in a company that she didn’t know about and didn’t care to know about. In the lobby of the building the gods were waiting for her. It was easy to break into the place and the guards were taken care of quickly by Iris’s smoke bombs and Gong Gong’s fighting.

In the room with her was Osiris standing watch at the door. Her father and Aphrodite were waiting in a van parked nearby. When they arrived at there destination, Chloe was told she would hack a computer for a file titled ‘escapes’ but the security on the system was making things harder then she planned.

“I’m moving out kid in less then ten seconds. Are you done yet?” Osiris was rushing her more then Zeus. The group job was becoming annoying and Chloe hoped this wouldn’t be a common thing she would have to do.

“I’m almost in.” Her hand moved to wipe away the sweat collecting on her forehead then went back to typing quickly. Prints in the room won’t be an issue thanks to the gloves she was wearing. Once she was finally in the system and saving the file she looked up to find Osiris had gone.

“Zeus, are you there?” Chloe spoke into her head set but got no answer. “Osiris left me alone but I’m almost done, are you there?” Again there was nothing. “Apollo, what’s going on?” Chloe called out to her father knowing he was listening in and she got an answer she didn’t want.

“We are leaving you Bastet. If you get out then your one of us.” He said plainly and then the connection was lost and static filled her ear piece.

Chloe tossed the head set off of her. She grabbed the disk and rushed out of the room. Something was wrong and there was nothing she could do about it. Once down in the lobby Chloe could see the cop cars rolling up to the building. Gong Gong, Zeus and Isis were no where to be found.

They left her; this was truly the final test. She assumed it wasn’t working as a team her father wanted her to learn. Gabe was teaching her about betrayal. If she were working on a team then she would have to be able to separate herself from the rest and be ready if they turned against her.

“Son of a bitch.” Chloe yelled then turned to run to the back entrance of the place. She was masked and no one would see her. Running in the heels she was wearing and the dark suit she was in wasn’t comfortable but everything she worked so hard for would be lost if she didn’t run.

Once she was out the back of the place the cops hadn’t been there yet; she turned to run down the alley with the disk in hand. She didn’t know what the disk was worth but it was the mission and Chloe wasn’t going to fail. Tearing away her gloves and mask Chloe was going to make it out of there.

She was training and working up to this point for years. Her father had questioned her ability to do the job for the last time. The answer was simple and clear to her father once she walked back into the warehouse where the rest of the Gods were waiting for her.

It didn’t matter she maneuvered her way though Germany. It didn’t matter she out ran the cops. There was no question that hacking into a high priced security firm in Berlin then stealing a year’s worth of intelligence research made her a good operative.

The only thing that matter was making it back to that warehouse and passing the final test.

As the next eight years passed Chloe become better and better at her job. She moved through the world completing mission after mission and learning everything she would ever need to know about the central gods in the network.

From that day to the present Chloe thought she had all the answers and knew what she wanted in her life. But one man changed all that. One man would show her she didn’t have all the answers.

Chloe would realize that she actually failed the final test.



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Smallville, Kansas Present

When Chloe made it back into the states it wasn’t under the cloak she left in. Lex didn’t announce to the world he had returned but it was clear to anyone looking for them that they were back. She was worried about their location being known but the past few days had taught her something; the gods would find them no matter what she did.

At the moment the gods and her father coming after them were the least of her worries. Lex’s naked body in front of her and his hard cock in her hands was far more important.

“Are you going to do something with that?” Lex tried to seem as though he was still in control but Chloe knew better. After he questioned her she tightened her grip around him causing an involuntary response of his hips to buck up off the sofa.

After arriving back in Smallville it would have been best if they just completed the mission and placed the key into the door Lex spoke of but he said he was in no rush.

A key they almost died retrieving and Lex was in no rush.

Chloe questioned his motives to go back to the manor and spend a night alone before going to the caves and he was very persuasive. Lex tried to reassure her that if anyone was after them his staff was already in place and would alert them to the danger. Chloe had killed two gods, gotten rid of one and tortured another before setting her free. The only God left was Osiris and one god was easier to handle then them all.

There was one thing about all them she encounter so far they all wanted her dead. Even if their orders were to leave her alive they all wanted her dead.

Lex’s negations skills got her undressed and down on her knees in front of him once they arrived at the manor. Giving him the slightest grin in response to the lack of his self control she squeezed him again this time getting a groan. Without letting him get off another word she closed her mouth round him and took as much of him down her throat without gagging.

She could hear him letting out long low groans as she moved up and down his length with ease. Hallowing out her cheeks Chloe started to suck on him lightly moving up his shaft then back down. His hands fisted at the back of her hair as he tried to force her to move faster but she was controlling this and ignored his tugging.

“You’re killing me,” he grunted. She wanted to smile but was too engrossed in the steady rhythm she settled into.

Chloe let her hand tuck under her chin to give his balls a little squeeze and his hips pushed his member further down her throat than she intended. She moved back up just in time to avoid gagging. Before sinking back down she gave his balls another squeeze and brought the rest of him into her mouth without having to move as he moved off the sofa again.

A few more strong strokes with her mouth and Lex was pushing her away from him. “That’s not really what I was looking forward to.”

Chloe rose to her feet in all her naked glory with her hands high on her hips. “I think I have an idea of what you want.” She watched and waited for him to take the condom that was placed next to them before moving to the sofa. She tapped her foot on the ground in frustration as he took his time.

“Always so impatient.” He said dryly still rolling down the condom.

“But you love me all the same.” Chloe took things into her own hands and lunged at him to help him along. Once the condom was in place she straddled him placing a leg on either side of him. This was the best position for them considering her back was still in bad condition.

Chloe knew she was wet enough; didn’t understand how she was so wet by just looking at him. Holding him in place and looking right at him Chloe lowered herself down until he was completely filling her. “That’s better.” She said to him with a smirk which was returned.

The moment was very familiar as their bodies connected and Chloe gripped his shoulders for balance. His fingers gripped her hips like a vice controlling her thrusts over him. His eyes wouldn’t leave as she rose up then back down increasing her pace and increasing the pleasure of the friction building between them.

Her head fell back and like so many times before Chloe lost control of her words as she came closer to her release. For some reason she felt like screaming his name; she knew it was stroking his ego because of the primal groans he let out in return.

“Come for me.” He grunted but his request wasn’t going to be so easy to accomplish.

“Help me.” She said moving back closer to him taking his mouth with hers to swallow him whole. Her tongue moved into his mouth and she purred low in her throat as they kissed.

One of his hands left her hip and slid between their sweaty flesh to find her clit. Once he reached his goal. his fingers fumbled between them teasing the swollen bit of flesh.

Chloe released his mouth and moaned in response to the added stimulus. She could feel the tension in his body and he knew he was close to losing it. Her arms wrapped around his neck and she hid herself in his shoulder trying to reach her peak before he let go. The pressure in her belly was building as Lex fingered her and she increased the pace of her thrust for good measure.

“Come for me.” He grunted again squeezing her hip with the other hand still holding on to her commanding her to do as he pleased.

This time Chloe was able to. Her channel tightened around him at the sound of his words and she rode out her orgasm quivering just like the first time they had sex. His arms moved around her and he pushed her down as he pushed up letting himself go inside the condom.

They held each for longer then they should have with the sperm filled condom between them. “I love you Chloe.” Lex whispered into her ear; it was the third time he ever said those words to her.

She looked at him and she could see it in his stormy blue eyes that he was telling the truth. All these years Chloe was settled on letting her father be the man that loved her but she was wrong.

Her hand stroked the back of his slick bald head as she gazed at him. “I love you too.” Chloe didn’t want to move but she had to and moved her hand between them to lift off of him slowly keeping the condom in place but not leaving his lap. “Can we move to a bedroom please?” He grinned slightly and leaned in to kiss her one last time before they released one another.

Once they were both cleaned up Chloe snuggled into one of the fluffy beds in the manor. There was no telling if she could actually sleep for the night and not worry about her eminent demise but that night she wanted to try.

Lying on her side Lex moved into the bed quietly then his arm slid around her waist. “I want you to stay here with me.” The sound of Lex’s voice behind her was clear but his words weren’t.

Chloe was a marked woman. Her father wanted to find her and she would have to face reality that she would never be able to just settle down. It wasn’t the life she was living for past eight years. She was always on the move, always on the run and always working. Now that her connection with the network was severed she would be running blind.

“Chloe did you hear me?” Lex tightened his hold on her waist trying to squeeze an answer out of her.

She turned over to face him, reaching out to touch his cheek. “Let me think about it.” She answered softly hoping not to disappoint him but the look on his face was just that.

“Is it because I said I don’t trust you because, at the time, I didn’t but things are different now.” He was so close to her she felt trapped in the bed. His body slid closer to her and his arm wrapped around pulling her closer to him. “I trust you, how can I not after all you have done. I think we can have a life together.”

Her chest started to burn and the ache was rising into her heart. Lex wanted her to just give up on who she was and Chloe wasn’t ready to do that. There were still so many unanswered questions and her father held all of them. If things went well in the morning there would be nothing for the gods to chase but, if her father wanted her back, he would never give up so easily.

She swallowed hard and tried to answer the best she could. “I’m glad you trust me and I trust you as well but I think we need to talk more in the morning.” There was long silence and Chloe could feel that he wasn’t pleased with her answer.

His arm tightened around her almost squeezing the life from her as if she was about to leave him that minute. “We can talk in the morning.” He answered her then kissed the side of her mouth before she turned her back to him again.

He let it be and Chloe lie awake until Lex went to sleep. She heard him breathing slowly and his grip around her waist loosened some as he slept but she was still awake.

There was no right answer to give Lex. There was no wrong answer to give Lex. Chloe wasn’t sure herself where she would be after this last mission came to and end.

But in the morning everything would be answered.



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It was early and the thought of doing work wasn’t on the top of Chloe’s list. She was seconds from getting all the answers Lex had been searching for. After it was over Chloe would have to figure out what to do next.

She showered alone then dressed in clothes Lex had in the manor. She didn’t question whose clothes they were. Lex checked her stitches and she seemed to be healing well. To avoid any pain Chloe took half a pain killer again.

Before they drove off to the caves Chloe checked out the weapons Lex had and selected a glock while Lex made a phone call. The morning drive over was silent. It reminded her of when they first went on the run. Lex didn’t ask again about her staying with him and Chloe still didn’t have an answer.

As they pulled up into the woods Chloe spoke up finally. “I hope you find what you’ve been looking for.”

He turned the key in the SUV off and looked to her. “I hope you will seriously consider my offer to stay.” He didn’t wait for her to answer and moved out of the car.

Chloe followed behind him into the woods towards the caves he spoke of back in Texas. As she walked into the opening of the cave Chloe felt like she should turn back. A horrible feeling was overwhelming her and she couldn’t shake it. As an operative she learned to trust her instincts but this time she let Lex’s voice keep her from doing so.

“Are you okay?” Lex was standing in front of her with his flash light on. She didn’t realize she stopped walking but she had to shake off what was happening and move on.

“I’m fine.” She moved past him turning on the flash light she was carrying as well. Once in the main room of the caves Chloe could see all the symbols on the hidden paintings all over the walls and several other images she didn’t understand.

“These are Native American pictographs.” Chloe was focusing her light on the image of a two headed man. She’d seen images like these before but didn’t know enough to pinpoint the tribe.

Lex moved next to her shining his light on the same image she was looking at. “You’re right they are from the Kawatche tribe.”

Chloe looked to Lex staring at the cave wall and she could see it all over his face how important the search for this key was to him. There was so much she didn’t understand and the sound of a voice behind her was just another thing Chloe wouldn’t understand.

“Looks like I’m right on time.” Chloe turned to look at her father walking toward them using a cane to help him along. She assumed his leg would be in far worse condition but her father was a hard ass and if he had to he would press on through any kind of pain.

Without thinking she pulled her gun from her back and pointed it at her father. “Back off Ares.”

“Don’t shoot him.” Lex placed his hand on her extended arm lowering it down to her side. “All of this ends today and no one has to get shot in order to do it.”

“All this time I assumed I was meeting Lionel but I guess I underestimated his son. Then again, my daughter wouldn’t bed a fool.” Gabe spoke moving closer extending his hand out to Lex.

Chloe let her gun rest to the side as she watched her father shake hands with Lex. “What the fuck is this?” She spoke through clenched teeth watching the scene play out.

“Honey…” Gabe started and moved in on her. “…I got a call this morning to meet my associate here.”

Chloe’s mind went back to this morning with Lex before they left. He made a phone call. He made a phone call in another room away from her.

She tried to think of all the time they were together in hiding and how many times he made a phone call without her knowledge. When she was hurt by Gong Gong he could have done anything. When she tortured Aphrodite there were plenty of times. When she slept Lex could have done anything.

All this time all the signs pointed to Lionel Luthor as the man her father was working for but she had no idea how wrong she was. She was backed into a corner and needed answers. If Lex was the associate he could have stopped the gods coming after them when they were in China. Chloe didn’t want to believe it, couldn’t believe it.

It was the last lesson her father taught her but nothing could prepare her for this betrayal.

She moved back away from them both and pointed her gun swinging it back and forth between them. “I want to know what’s going on here.” Chloe pulled back on the glock and readied a bullet in the chamber.

“I want some fucking answers now!”

TBC

Chapter 13 Answers Part 2

[lj715]

Excellent chapter!!!! You really surprised me with the end there. I had not even a clue that Lex would be involved. Very sneaky. :D Can't wait for more!!!!!

[hfce]

No he didn't. :eek: All this time it was Lex working with him. EEK!! What a shocking twist. I can't wait to see how Lex explains himself. More please... :beg:


Hope :)

[Gaia]

Lex? LEX?!?! That bastard. Chloe could have gotten killed...
Next part really quickly please!

[xxasaxx]

damn!!! can't wait for th next part!

lex needs to explain himself:eek:

;)

[pipersmum]

:eek: I am shocked what is Lex playing at??? He has some explaining to do!

Looking forward to Chloe getting some answers I hope it's soon :P

[teb85]

OMG ! I didn't see that coming, What is Lex up too ? Can't wait for next update.

[letia84]

Notes: I’m twisting the season four final and season five premiere to fit my hit woman story. Again Chloe and Clark don’t know each other so please keep it in mind if they interact with one another. Sorry for the long break between chapters but this story is almost over. There is one more chapter that will be done in two parts then there will be a one part epilogue. For anyone reading it Nobody's Hero (http://forums.naughty-seduction.net/showthread.php?t=4623) has been completed.


Chapter 13 Answers Part 2

Chloe moved her gun back between her father and Lex. She was waiting for one of them to speak and tell her what was happening. As her eyes moved between them she saw her world falling apart in front of her.

“Chloe put the gun down.” Lex moved closer to her but Chloe backed away from him. She didn’t want to be near him.

Her finger was sweating over the trigger; she was so close to just squeezing it and eliminating the problems in front of her. It was how she dealt with things for years, one shot and the problem was gone. But she couldn’t shoot Lex, not after everything she went through.

They both looked at her as if she was crazed and the look was warranted. “I want answers!” She screamed losing any semblance of control.

“Okay, calm down, Chloe.” Gabe moved toward her and Chloe had to show them she was serious. She fired her gun on the ground making the sound echo in the caves then made them both back away from her.

She looked at her father, his face was blank then her glance went to Lex and he was in a state of shock that she fired her gun. The look was what she wanted and the truth had to come out before something horrible happened that she couldn’t prevent.

“I said tell me why?” Chloe breathed out long and hard wanting to know why this was happening, why the world she thought she had a handle on was falling apart.

Lex looked to be sweating, probably feeling as if Chloe would shoot him at any moment. “I concealed myself to test you.”

“Test me?” Chloe felt a flood of confusion wash over her taking her breathe away. Then, her mind started racing over everything that happened from the moment she told Lex the truth and her rage started to boil over coming out in her words.

“Was it a test when I almost bled to death? Was it a test when the life was being choked out of me? Was it a fucking test when we were shot at with a semi automatic weapon?!” By the end of her questions, Chloe was screaming. She wanted to cry but wasn’t going to give them the satisfaction of seeing her that hurt.

Lex’s lack of trust could have killed her, it could have killed them both.

“That was my fault honey.” Gabe used his cane to take a few steps forward; he only called her honey when things were really bad. “I got the call from Lex as Lionel to hold off on the hit but to bring you both in alive along with the key. Lionel’s only concern was the key. I sent the gods after you one at a time to test you. I told them not to hold back on you. I had to know if you were ready.”

“Ready for what?” Chloe yelled at him. Nothing coming from her was calm or controlled anymore. She was squeezing the gun in her hand so hard her hand was turning blood red. The steel wrapped around her fingers could slip away from the sweat starting to collect if she wasn’t holding it so tightly.

“I needed to know if you were ready to become Ares.” Gabe moved closer to her and Chloe could feel the world weighing down on her completely. “The gods all hate you. I’m sure they told you. They hate you because you are what they aren’t. You are on the path to starting the network up again under your command. You’re more ready then any other god in the central network that has been doing this job longer.”

Her father’s words did nothing to calm her but maybe Lex could give her something to bring her down. “Lex what about you? What was your test going to prove?”

Chloe lowered her gun and looked at him in a way he would know. She loved him, all her life she didn’t think she would feel that way but she did and she didn’t want to know he betrayed her.

“You tried to kill me, Chloe.” Lex moved closer to her, moving close enough to touch her cheek. “I had to make sure that you were telling the truth. If I’m going to keep you in my life I had to know if I could trust you. Posing as my father was a way to throw Lionel off the trail of the key and to keep Ares’ trust. I had no idea he was your father and when you told me I stopped the hit and wanted them to bring us in. I had to see what you would do. If you would betray me and go to your father or if you would choose me.”

“That’s it?” Chloe could feel his hand on her, she could feel him trying to comfort her and make what was happening all right. If he could lie about this it gave her the answer; she needed about taking the offer to stay with him.

They couldn’t be together.

It would always be about testing the other person making sure betrayal wasn’t lingering around the corner. Chloe would only complicate Lex’s life more then she already had. She wasn’t the art dealer she presented her self to be to him and would never be Sasha Soren.

It was only a matter of time before they betrayed each other again.

“Chloe, this doesn’t have to end the way you think.” Lex pulled her into his arms covering her completely with arms wrapped around her. “We can start fresh now that everything is out in the open. I meant what I said last night about you staying with me. It can all be over today.”

She breathed in his scent and let her arms lay limp at her sides while he held her. She felt safe with him and felt right with him but it wouldn’t last. He lied to her and put her through hell and her father was right there with him. She had her answer.

Her right hand tightened around the gun while her left hand reached for the second one hidden in her coat jacket pocket. One barrel was pointing at her father the other was poking Lex in the gut. “Get off of me.” She spoke at whisper and had to take control back.

Lex’s body tightened and he moved back away from her. Chloe didn’t have to look at her father if he even so much as flinched she would shoot him and her Ares knew it too. “Give me the key.” She spoke composed and sure of what she was going to do next.

“No.” Lex shouted at her and there weren’t any signs of the man telling her stay with him once the key was in jeopardy. She knew it would be a blow to him if he lost the key but his feelings were the last thing she was concerned with now.

Chloe pointed her gun higher at Lex now having a few feet between them. “I almost died for it more then once. I think I have earned the right to demand that key.”

“Honey, you don’t know what that thing will do. Genevieve was crazy because of that key I don’t want it to do the same thing to you.” Her father tried to reason with her but it was no use.

“Ares, I suggest you don’t speak a word to me.” Chloe looked at him out of the corner of her eye; she was done taking her father’s test and orders. It didn’t matter how much he was preparing her, he should have been honest with her.

She was his own flesh and blood and he put her up for death more times then she could count. Someone would tell her she should expect it. Her father was the head of a group of contract killers but he always preached honesty between them. But he kept betraying her just to test her limits and, even if she took over the role as the new Ares, those tests would never end.

Her gaze turned back to Lex; both her hands at the ready without any signs of wavering. “I want that key now.”

Lex gritted his teeth and pulled the key from his pocket tossing it to her. Chloe knelt down slowly to pick it up only lowering her gun for a second when some walked in on them. “Mr. Kent we keep meeting like this.” Chloe spoke meeting eyes with the new guest star in her tragedy.

Gabe looked back to Clark first. “I’ve had enough of this.” She watched her father reaching for something and it was time to do what she did best.

She did hesitate to take the few steps towards Ares quickly with the gun in her left hand raised. One swing down and the gun made contact with him knocking him over on the cave floor with the sound of her gun cracking against his skull then his cane falling after.

“Thank you.” Clark spoke to her as if she was doing that for him but it was for her safety that her father be out of the way.

“I didn’t do it for you.” Chloe didn’t look at him reaching down for her father’s gun. She picked it up and tossed it across the caves.

“Why I’m I not surprised you have showed up Clark.” Lex questioned from behind her and Chloe could see him taking the few steps toward Clark but stopped him before he could get too far. The barrel of her gun was enough to stop him in his tracks.

“Chloe don’t do this.” He pleaded with her again and she wasn’t going to reason with him.

“You know why he’s here Lex.” Chloe was still holding on to the key between her free fingers resting at her side with the other gun. “He’s here for his key.”

“She’s right. The key should be with me.” Clark confirmed.

Taking a glance at him he seemed anxious about what to do next. There was nothing practically amazing about him other then his massive size and large upper arms but there was something about Clark Kent. How he escaped China was beyond her but Zeus most likely had something to do with it.

“You’re not getting that key.” Lex replied and he didn’t know how wrong he was.

“Yes he is.” Chloe looked to Lex and he had to see it in her eyes. How hurt she was by the truth that was in front of them both. They would only hurt each other. It was the answer she was toiling over the past few days, the answer she didn’t want to have. Somehow her life would impact his and betrayal was only the beginning.

Chloe held out her hand towards Clark, presenting the key in to him. “Take it.” Without a moments pause Clark snatched the key and started to sprint further in to the cave.

“Do you have any idea what your doing?” Lex said under his breathes, sounding as if he might explode. He tried to run after Clark but he wasn’t going anywhere.

“Stop.” Chloe shot the gun a second time just as feet getting him to stop in his tracks.

As he turned slowly towards her and the two guns she had were facing him he looked like a mad man. The key had done to Lex what her father said happen to Genevieve. He was crazed and she could see it so clearly in his eyes.

“Go on then.” He started moving towards her and with each step Chloe felt as if the ground beneath them would cave in because he was walking so hard. “You’re finally ready to finish what you started.”

“I didn’t want this. You made me choose this.” Chloe didn’t move. He couldn’t take her with or without the guns. Lex had no idea what she could do to him.

“You don’t understand how hard I have worked for this. To give away the one thing that…” His ranting was falling on deaf ears.

Chloe’s gaze was behind him at the bright white light coming from the back chamber of the caves. “What is that?”

They both stood in awe as the light filled the room around them but Chloe’s concentration was broken when she saw Lex taking small steps toward the light. As he approached the opening Chloe betrayed him again. She didn’t know what she did it but revenge never made sense.

She placed the safety on both guns then charged at him full force. Once she made contact with him Chloe flung Lex’s body into the near by cave wall. The thud of his head hitting surface was followed by the thud of his body hitting the ground.

Looking behind her Gabe was still knocked out then, looking in front of her, Lex was now in the same condition. Your past and what was to be her future were both out cold. They both assumed they knew what was best for her but they both just used her until they got what they wanted. Her father wanted her to be the next Ares and Lex just wanted the key.

It was time she did what she wanted.

Chloe looked to the white light and her curiosity was peaked. Moving into the light she couldn’t see a thing but she felt a jolt through her entire body. The guns in her hands dropped to the ground and in the blink of an eye she was gone.

When her father came to first he shouted out for his daughter but there was no answer.



~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Yukon, Canada Present

The last thing Chloe remembered was cold; a bitter cold consuming her until she fainted. When she woke in an unknown bed there was a moment of shock and panic when her eyes settled on the back of man she met a few days ago and kept running into.

“Where am I?” She muttered to herself still unsure of where she was but knowing full well she was in the caves with Lex and her father then she was covered in snow.

“You’re in Canada.” Clark Kent turned to her moving closer to her bed side to take the seat near by her. “Are you feeling better?”

“I’m warm so yeah I’m doing a lot better.” Chloe stared at him for a moment and what happen all came back in a flash.

She moved from the caves into the snow some how by that white light. The room she was transported into seemed to be made of ice and standing in the middle of it completely unaffected by the bitter cold was Clark Kent. She felt him pick her up as she slumped over on the ground taken over by the icy chill then suddenly the rush of wind hitting her until she passed out.

Her mind went back to what Lex thought of Clark and it was starting to make some sort of sense that scared her more then she liked.

“I know you have questions.” Clark started then stopped to adjust his shirt looking down at the ground like he’d done something wrong. “I’m sorry you got mixed up in all this.” He looked at her and there was a pained look in his eyes. It was about to lie to her. Chloe had seen the look before and it was so easy to read on him.

She didn’t know this man but he saved her from an icy death. Chloe had been saved once before in her life by Lex and her back would always bear the mark that Gong Gong left before she killed him.

“You can do things can’t you? Like escape China without a scratch on you or save me from an arctic storm.” Chloe eyed him sitting up in the bed taking care to watch his body language so she could tell the lies from the truth.

“I assume Lex told you his theory about me?” Clark moved from his seat back to the window to stare off at the country side.

“So you’re saying you’re not a small town farm boy?” Chloe didn’t want an answer to that. Her world was simple. She was a hit woman and to anyone else that may seem strange almost unreal but it was her reality and she liked it. Letting in aliens and the things that came with it weren’t part of her world.

“I really can’t answer that.” Clark looked back to her his head titled to the side looking as if his secret was bigger then anything Lex expected. “I don’t know who you are but you gave me that key and it helped me more then you will ever know. Let’s say me saving you is pay back for you helping me?”

It wasn’t an answer to her question. She didn’t know why she gave him the key but she didn’t think Lex deserved it and she didn’t want him going crazy because of it.

Looking at him Clark looked to be a good person. He did save her without question. If it were her she may have left him there looking to protect herself first. There was nothing between them but Chloe would do something for someone else for a change without payment. “Okay Mr. Kent. I won’t tell what you did if you don’t tell where I am.”

His face look strained as he thought the questions over. “Lex hurt you didn’t he?”

There was no right answer to his question. Chloe had hurt Lex and he had done the same to her. Maybe they could move past that but it wasn’t what mattered. They didn’t trust each other and that would always be lingering over their heads. “Let’s just say our personalities would never work together.”

He nodded once moving back to the side of the bed. “I wanted to make sure you were okay but now I have to go. Do you need anything? Can I call someone for you or help you get to some place?”

“No I can mange from here.” Chloe turned to her side letting her legs fall to the side of the bed. She slid down to test her legs and they took the weight of her body. There wasn’t any sign of weakness in her.

She took the few steps towards Clark extending her hand to him. “Thank you Mr. Kent.”

He took her hand into his firm grip. “Thank you Ms… wait what was your name again?”

Chloe thought about it for a moment and she had been Bastet for so long that it was time she took on a name that was her own and Chloe wasn’t what she wanted to be either. If she could she wanted to disappear and escape her father’s will. She wanted to escape Lex’s wrath.

“I’m still working that one out.” Chloe answered honestly.

Clark gave her a simple grin looking a little confused by what she said. “Good luck to you.” He replied and let her hand go to leave the room.

“Good luck to you too.” Chloe called after him. “I hope you find the answers you were looking for.”

Clark nodded one last time as he left the room. Once he was gone the wheels started turning as what she had to do next. She had to figure it since there was no calling Ares for guidance.

She had to have the answers now.

Chloe took a year searching for the right answers until she was found by the last god in the central network; Osiris the god of the dead.

TBC

Chapter 14 Shadow

[Krysia]

They both assumed they knew what was best for her but they both just used her until they got what they wanted. Her father wanted her to be the next Ares and Lex just wanted the key.

Wow! That was one great chapter. Even through I'm a big fan of everything Chlex I agree that it just wasn't a good time for them to be together. I find it funny that Gabe is acting a bit like Lionel , as far as knowing what's the best thing for their children. Both always said that all the "tests" that their kids had to go through were only so they were prepared for the adult life [ being co of Luthercorp, being the new Ares]
I loved how Chloe , for the first time, is by herself. She is making all the decysions about her life. Can't wait to see what happens next. i would love to see how pissed off both Lex and Gabe are. And a part of me hopes that Chloe will become the new Lois, just because I like the idea.

[pipersmum]

Great update Letia! But how is this all going to be fixed between them. I am excited to see how this all ends but sad as well as there is not much more :(

[lj715]

Excellent update letia!!!!! I can't figure out how Lex & Chloe are gonna work out their relationship either. They ARE gonna work it out...aren't they? I hope so. More please.

[buffiy18]

I just started reading your story a few days ago... it is pretty good. I love the combination of sexy and action packed. It really sucks how Lex betrayed her. Although the story is AU, I was starting to think towards the later chapters that Lex was OOC... glad to know he the real Lex is still in there somewhere.

Update soon :wub:

[malugargula]

This fic is simply amazing
I loved all the chapters and I`m eager to read what`s going to happen next
Great job and please write more soon

[letia84]

Chapter 14 Shadow Part 1

Tokyo, Japan One Year Later

When you lose your name it’s easy to take on a new one. The past year Chloe Sullivan went by Mia, Patricia, Laura, Sylvia, Charlotte, Jill, Holly, Kim, Marguerite and Jasmine.

Lately, she felt like she was a walking shadow. Something people stepped over and passed without noticing and that’s how she wanted it to be. It was easy to take another name but it was never easy to forget where she came from.

All that that year Chloe tried to let her mind let go of the life she was leading back in Metropolis. Her first step was to get out of Canada. All her safe houses had to be marked once she went missing; so going to them was out of the question. For years she assumed her father didn’t know the location of these places but that day in the caves taught her to never under estimate anyone, especially her father.

To get herself going she made her way across Canada after some clever hitch hiking to a safe house she had in Toronto. The location had everything she needed to get on the move; passports, a car and weapons. Chloe didn’t go anywhere anymore without a weapon these days. Pissing off the god of war and one of the most powerful business men in the world left her with no choice so she was packing a weapon wherever she went. It would make her travel more difficult packing a gun but driving and stay clear of airports when she could solved that problem.

With the things she needed in tow, Chloe took to the road in a car she paid cash for. Once she was back in the states she was on a plane to Europe. There was always the nagging feeling that someone was watching her or lurking behind her ready to take her back to the place she was running from so she kept moving. She made stops in Germany, Spain, and France to pick up and go through her safe houses. She didn’t linger and took what she needed and then moved on.

When Chloe left Metropolis she left her travel trucks and had to adjust to life without them. Those trucks got her through the past eight years but now she had to find a new way to live. She also left behind several pieces of personal art that she had shipped while posing as Sasha Soren. Pieces of art she wanted especially the mother daughter photograph Lex gave her. Wanting the photograph had nothing to do with Lex. The photo reminded her of her mother and it was a reminder she wanted to keep.

All the money she stashed in each country was emptied and placed on hold and into new accounts. She obtained some new passports knowing the old ones would lead Ares right to her. After hours of debating with herself Chloe decided to hide for as long as she could in Japan. For months she moved from small cities, towns and villages changing her name along the way.

After three months of moving she settled in Tokyo as Holly Warren. The city of Tokyo was a great place for her to hide. It was heavily populated but it was bordered by several small towns and beautiful countryside. If she needed to, at a moments notice, her apartment was set for her to go on the run as well as the new car she purchased. Both locations were heavily stocked with weapons and custom security systems that would have made Uncle Francisco proud.

At first Chloe was so busy running and getting herself in place she never felt safe. All her life she had done what her father wanted her to do except start training as an operative but once she was, she took orders from him again. This time she didn’t have to take orders from anyone so she took time for herself.

She took time to enjoy some of the money she earned over the years taking care not to over spend and draw attention to herself. Her back injury healed and she took up time exploring the Japanese countryside. Once she was done spending, done exploring, Chloe realized that her mind wouldn’t let go of what she was running from.

If anything she knew she was strong but her life, being what it was, she felt so weak. She could go back and let her father start the process of making her Ares but she didn’t know if she wanted that. Being an operative was her life for so long and she enjoyed it but maybe it was time to stop.

All that time she was numb to the fact that she was killing people and didn’t realize what that could do to a person.

That first night in Tennessee, Chloe vomited after she shot the lawyer. All these years she pushed the memory away and became harder. That lawyer had a wife, he had a son and Chloe took him away from them. Being lonely that year Chloe had time to think about the things she’d done and she realized she didn’t like who she had become.

She had time to realize she never really made peace with doing what she did. She left a part of herself in a cave in Smallville. The part that was an operative she left with her father. She was more like her father but no completely.

She also wanted to leave behind the part that loved but that never went away.

No matter what she did that year or how hard she tried Lex Luthor was always on her mind. She took away his chance at finding the truth that day in the caves and that meant he wanted revenge. Whatever love they shared would be covered by the want for revenge. But Chloe didn’t dwell on that memory.

Her mind focused on the first time she met him. The long looks, the deep sound of his voice, the smell of scotch on his breathe when he almost kissed her and his hand on her on bare arms moving up her face then pushing back her hair away from her face.

If she was ever going to be loved by someone Chloe didn’t think anyone could do it better than Lex. His acceptance of every part of her was more then anyone could ever want. But she gave that all away the day in the caves.

She gave away his arms holding her, his kisses, his ability to do things to her body she didn’t think possible and the sound of his voice lingering in her ears were all now gone. If she could she would have those things back.

Sleeping alone proved to be a challenge. She slept alone all her life but after sleeping with Lex the bed seemed empty all year. There was no reaching out for him or feeling the heat radiating from his body. She was often left cold at night and hot in the morning after dreaming about him.

Love was killing her and eating away at her every day. When Lex asked her to stay she wanted to say yes, she was moments from doing it in the caves when they were looking at the pictographs together until her father stepped in.

Chloe knew what she was doing was right no matter how alone and hurt she was feeling. Lex would betray her and she would do the same to him. There would always be a test of loyalty and her life as an operative would come back to haunt them.

It did to her mother years ago and there was nothing keeping it from happening to Lex.

The truth was betrayal may never come but death would. Chloe could have conned or killed the wrong person and they would take Lex away from her forever. She was leaving him to let him live, she left him to give him his life back without her in it.

As the days went by the rest of that year Chloe got work in a noodle restaurant close to her apartment. The work was dull and paled in comparison to being an operative but it was something to do to pass the time. It was something to do to keep her loneliness from eating away at her and driving her insane.

One night when things were calm and the city of Tokyo was just coming alive Chloe took to the roof of her building. She had a gun strapped to the side of her pant leg in case an unwanted visitor stopped by.

Taking in the crisp night air and seeing all the people coming and going in the streets Chloe felt how alone she really was and for a few moments her days were filled with someone. They were filled with arguments, long glances, endless nights of pleasure and soothing kisses that made her weaker then any injury she ever had.

Looking out into the world the sound of the city washed away and the sound of Lex’s voice filled her mind as she closed her eyes. The faint sound of him whispering her real name then telling her he loved her made one tear travel down the curve of her cheek.

Lost in the moment she didn’t hear the person coming up on the roof or see them pulling the black plated glock from their back. Not until the cool steel was placed at the back of her currently red hair did Chloe come back to the real world.

Her eyes shot open and she spoke out in Japanese to the assassin. “Who do you work for? You think killing me will solve your problems but Ares will come after you. He’ll come after you until you’re dead.”

A chuckle left the person behind her and the gun was lowered. This was her chance and Chloe reared back her right leg balancing on her left to kick the person in the gut sending them to the ground. She swung around ready with her fist but her eyes settled on a familiar face.

“Osiris?” The question came out loud and sharp as she watching him get himself together. She should be running but it was too late for that. Her only chance was to hope he hadn’t contacted her father and kill him. Pulling the gun from her leg she aimed, breathed out and readied to shoot him but his hands went up in defeat.

“I’m not here to kill you.” Looking over him scrambling on the ground he was the same as always in cowboy boots and dark shades.

“You’re the god of the dead so forgive me if I don’t want to think twice about you coming here to kill me or not.” Chloe cocked the gun and prepared to shoot but a second voice stopped.

“He’s here on my orders and if he killed you I assure you I’d throw him off this roof in an instant.”

Chloe almost dropped her gun when she saw him. She almost fell over once she heard the sound of his voice. Her heart started to pound from her chest as Lex walked towards her from the edge of the rooftop.

“She was always a feisty one.” Osiris spoke getting to his feet finally.

“Yes, I know just how feisty she can be.” Lex commented raising an eyebrow as he looked over her. Chloe was covered in black from her jeans to the dark jacket she was wearing to her black top. It looked like she was ready to go on a job the way she was dressed.

She didn’t speak a word as Lex moved closer to stand right in front of her. His sleek appearance was noted from his smooth looking bald head to the tip of his fine black Italian shoes. Chloe swallowed hard and remembered what one look from Lex could do to her and she prayed her voice would start working soon to avoid those looks.

“Thank you Osiris but I want to be alone with her now.” Lex didn’t take his eyes off her as he direct Osiris to leave but Chloe watched him walk away making sure he was gone.

She was just waiting for her father to come through the rooftop door next but Osiris brushed off his jeans, secured his gun at his back then walked away without a word.

“You look well.” Lex started once he heard the door shut to the roof.

Chloe’s hands were shaking and she almost lost her grip on the gun in her right hand. She could feel herself starting to sweat and knew that if there was just a little more light out he could see the beads coming off her brow. Lex didn’t look altered at all by seeing her; he just stood in front of her waiting for her to say something.

His hands slid into his jacket pocket and he took another step closer to her. “I like your hair like this.” He was reaching his hand out to her as if he was about to touch her. “But I do prefer you as a blonde.” It looked as if he was going for the hair covering her face. Chloe didn’t move she stood there letting him do what he wanted.

His finger pulled through the dark red strands of her hair and rested on the side of her cheek. His hand on her was like something from one of her dreams but this time it was real. All this time she assumed he was out for revenge but he threatened Osiris if he caused her any harm. He wasn’t looking at her like he wanted to kill her like the last time she saw him in the caves.

Chloe tried to let her mind wrap around what was happening. Lex had found her and he was standing in front of her moving closer for a kiss as if they had seen one another all year. He was acting as if he was away on a long trip and returning to her.

There was something wrong with her body’s reflexes and she stood as his mouth descended upon her lips. His hand moved to curve around her neck pulling her closer to him. His musky scent filled her senses and there was nothing stopping him from brushing his lips against hers.

He was taking care to cover every inch of her mouth as he started to kiss her and Chloe had to stop it. Getting her mind around what was happening she forced her hand to move the barrel of the gun up until it was nudging him in the chest to get away from her.

He pulled back but didn’t move away from her. “I wasn’t expecting you to just let me back into your life without talking first but we still haven’t moved past you trying to kill me.” Lex took the hint as he spoke stepping back away from her. “I would like to think after everything you would realize you can’t kill you. It was something I had to accept to be true about my feelings towards you as well.”

Chloe’s hand was shaking, pointing the gun at him as he spoke. He’d gotten over what had happened in the caves. He was here to bring her back but Chloe couldn’t go back. His face was calm; almost serene as he stood there looking at her processing what was happening.

“Stop looking at me that way.” Chloe screamed at him speaking at last.

“I haven’t seen you in a year. I’m sorry if I’m staring but I didn’t think I’d ever find you.”

The kiss was still lingering on her lips and the smell of him was fresh in her mind. All year she wanted him to come to her and tell her he wasn’t angry, that he wasn’t plotting her death but it didn’t matter. Chloe wasn’t coming back to him.

Chloe let the gun drop to her side then placed it back in her holster. “You have seen me now you can go.” She moved closer to him letting him take in one last look.

“After a year of searching I’m not leaving this place without you.” Lex closed the gap between them getting close enough to touch her but not making the move to do so. “You can knock me out again and leave me here on this roof but I will find you again. I will keep finding you until you realize your place is with me.”

Chloe couldn’t keep herself from rolling her eyes at his assumption. He was acting like her father, assuming he knew what was best for her. She didn’t say a word and breezed passed him.

Without a word and not expecting it he grabbed her arm keeping her close to him. “I’m serious.” Chloe paused letting her gaze fall on him and he did look like he meant what he said but it wasn’t up to him.

“How do you see this playing out Lex?” Chloe paused jerking her arm away from him. “You think I can take on a new name. Pretend to be some kind of art buyer, wait at home for you while you go off on business and be waiting naked with a glass of scotch when you come home.”

“It’s not a bad idea…” He trailed off smirking at her sarcasm.

“This isn’t a joke. I left for a reason. One you should appreciate.” She hadn’t seen him in a year and he still had the ability to piss her off beyond reason.

“What reason would that be? Because you disappeared from that cave and I thought you were dead. I was dealing with your death for a month until your father called and said you were spotted in Spain but disappeared before anyone could make contact with you.”

He moved in close to her grabbing her arms and pulling her closer to him. “Once I learned you were alive I wanted to get back at you. You took away something I have been working on for ten years. Something I could never get back. But I found another way. I know what I wanted to know and I realized it didn’t matter. I let go wanting revenge and just wanted you back.”

Chloe tried to keep her cool as he lost his. “You want me back on what terms? You and I both know it will all end in another test. I don’t want to be tested again. I won’t live my life proving that I’m loyal to you.”

“I had to test you. I wanted to believe you but I needed validation.” His hands moved up her arms cupping the curves of her face. “I told you already I was afraid to tell you how I felt and I knew it would lead to something horrible but to avoid that I tested you. It still ended poorly but I know what I need to know now. There won’t be anymore tests; at least not from me.”

“You don’t understand. I have to make my own decisions. You and my father just want what you want and you’re not thinking about me and what I want.” Pulling away from him Chloe tried to put some distance between them but she was grabbed again this time she reacted and pushed back almost knocking him over. “Just let me go.”

“Where are you going to go?” Lex got back his footing moving into close the gap between them. “You can go back to your father. He’s waiting for you but is that what you want. Do you want to live your life according to him?”

“So what’s the alternative, I live my life according to you?” Chloe took a step back getting closer to the door leading off the roof hoping to end this dance they were having but Lex just moved in closer to her. “I have lived long enough doing everything my father thought was best for me and it only brought me closer to death more times then I can count. I won’t start doing that for you.”

Lex keeping moving closer to her and forcing her to back up against the door way. “I never asked you to be anyone but yourself. If you want to be Ares I can’t stop you but I want to be a part of your life.”

He was so close, surrounding her completely. He was just as flustered as she was listening to her rant at him as he did the same. They were both heaving out breathes trying to focus on the argument looking for the right thing to say in order to win.

“Back off Lex.” Chloe wanted him away from her. She missed it and it was starting to surface the closer he got. The smell of him was surrounding her, the feel of heat radiating off him in the night air and the look in his eyes almost pleading for her to pick him; to choose what he had to offer her. There was a year between them and Chloe didn’t know him anymore then he knew her at that moment. He could have been with a hundred women while she was gone.

This was just another test leading her into a trap.

All her problems in the past were solved with a bullet and on the verge of tears she pulled her gun back out hoping to scare him and make him go way. “I said back off.”

He did move but now where she wanted him to; instead of backing off Lex pushed his chest into the barrel of the gun. “Do you think I’m afraid of that?”

His arms planted at the sides of her head the gun had to be bruising the midsection of his chest as he pushed himself closer. Chloe’s finger wasn’t even in position on the trigger and he was right there with no reason to be afraid.

Without thinking and just wanting him gone before she fell back into a world she needed to leave behind she told him the truth. “I left to protect you. What if I killed the wrong person, what if someone wants to get back at me? They will come after you just like they came after my mother. I’ll admit it I could change. I don’t want to be Ares maybe, at one time, I thought that’s what I was working up to but I don’t even think I want to be an operative anymore. I could come back to Metropolis and start over but the longer I stay in plain sight the easier it is to find me. If someone killed you because of me, I wouldn’t…I don’t know if I…”

She wasn’t really speaking anymore as her arms fell to her sides and the gun slipped from her fingers dropping to the ground. Her head feel into his chest and the thought of Lex dead was making her cry.

“I wouldn’t worry about that. I have changed a lot of things about the way I live since I met you.” He spoke moving his arms around her letting her body become part of his after a year of being apart.

“More guards?” She muttered muffled in his jacket.

“Yes, among other things.” He said with a light chuckle she could feel as his chest heaved up.

“Your guards are idiots.” Chloe grumbled getting control of her emotions again.

“Thank you for your confidence in my hiring practices.” He moved back away from her giving her the hint to look up at him and not speaking until she did. Chloe didn’t know what her face must look like but she had to be covered in tears. “If someone comes after me then we will deal with it but I think my chances are better if you stay with me.”

“This won’t work Lex.” Chloe repeated the truth to him again. “You don’t even know me.”

“I remember once you told me ‘I think you underestimate how well I know you.’”

Chloe let her mind go back to the first meeting between them when she said just that. Her attraction to him the first time they met couldn’t be denied nor his to her. If anything in this life Chloe could say there was no one that knew her not even her father.

Looking up at him and smirking at his joke for a moment she let the thought sink in that Lex might know her better then she knew herself. “I meant what I said Lex. I have done some things…”

Before she could go on he was interrupting her. “Hold on, you assume again that I’m a saint and that I don’t have enemies of my own. Don’t you remember being hired by one of them? Our lives aren’t simple; I’m not so naive to think they are. You say you don’t think you want to be an operative anymore, then don’t. Whatever you decided to do with your life do you honestly see me not being in it? You haven’t missed me at all this year? You want to hide in the shadows forever?”

“I have missed you but…” Chloe paused searching for her perfect reason to leave. Once again he was opening the door to his life to let her in. Maybe this was her chance to start over.

She looked up at him; he was waiting for her to. “…but I think we both need to think about what it is we are getting into.” Her reply was the truth, if something was going to happen it wasn’t going to be a fairy tale. Chloe was more practical than that.

“Is that your way of saying you’re coming back?” Lex grinned slightly as he waited for her answer.

Chloe nodded once and before she could stop him Lex was lunging at her; capturing her mouth with his. Kissing her so hard they were taking her breathe away. The throbbing at her center just from the kiss forced her body to throw caution to the wind.

Grabbing his hand Chloe dragged him to the elevator on the next floor down taking it down to the tenth floor. She closed the door after them and turned to look at him, she could see how much he wanted her and been craving her since they’d been apart.

Chloe stayed planted to the door as he approached her. Once he was in front of her Lex paused as if he was thinking of stopping. “What is it?” Chloe questioned reaching out to close the gap between them. He shook his head once answering no then took her face into his hands kissing her again.

Chloe couldn’t see anything in the shadows of the apartment but Lex’s body. She could see his hands pulling off her jacket and ripping away the buttons of her shirt. The look in his eyes when he saw her breast for the first time in a year, she could see clearly.

His longer slender fingers undoing the buttons of her pants helping her pull them away along with her panties underneath were in plain sight. As he shed her clothes Chloe did the same to him seeing how ready he was to be with her after so long.

Lex let his hands explore her bare skin and she felt him urging her to move her legs around him. Bending to his will Chloe let him hoist her up against the door and waited for him to bury himself inside her.

The tip of his cock rested at her entrance in a position that couldn’t be comfortable for him but he waited until she was looking at him as he slid his way inside the wet folds of her arousal. The she heard him whisper, “I love you Chloe.”

In the shadows of the room Chloe made love to Lex against the door for the first time in a year but when she woke with him on what she thought was the next day Chloe realized she was alone.

For the past few months she had the same dream. Osiris would approach her in various ways and magically Lex would appear but not that night. That night her time on the roof was all in her mind as she slept.

Looking around her small apartment in Tokyo there was no one lying next to her and there was no one hiding in the room. She felt aroused but it was just another dream that left her that way not Lex actually being there.

Lying back in her bed she let her mind recall the dream and it felt so real. She was still a shadow that people stepped over and passed by without noticing and as long as she stayed that way she would never be found.

In her dream she told the truth and Lex still wanted her. After a year of hiding maybe it was time she came out of the shadows. Maybe she wasn’t as hated by him as she assumed. She was never one to give up and that’s what she was doing. After a year of wondering what to do tonight’s dream had her convinced.

Chloe couldn’t hide forever but she couldn’t just walk up to Lex and ask him if he hated her. She would have to hide in the shadows a little longer. They were apart for a year and so many things could have changed. There wasn’t mentioning going out into the open leaving her out for whom ever her father had tracking her. She could spot Osiris but some one new would catch her off guard.

The dreams were giving her the answers she was searching for all year. She didn’t want to be Ares but she wanted to be with Lex. She needed to find out who he was before getting back into his life.

She followed him once; she could to it again lingering in the shadows.

TBC

Chapter 14 Shadow Part 2

[xxasaxx]

damn good chapter.

[lj715]

NO WAY!!!!!!! How could she be dreaming? That was not fair @ all. Fix please. Can't wait for more. Oh, btw, love that Laura was one of Chloe's alias's.

[Gaia]

That was relly a dream? I mean....well....yeah. Okay I'm confused now and this needs quick updating.

[malugargula]

Wonderful update
:)
Please let Lex still love her and not hate her at all
I`m hoping that he was really looking for her all this time
Please more soon

[hfce]

That was a dream? Damn it I want the real thing. ;)

[Marie]

Exciting story! Please update soon.

[hiddenangel]

Hey

This is great, I love this fic!!

I keep checking to see if its been updated, when can we expect the next chapter?

Hiddenangel

[letia84]

Notes: Thank you for the comments from the new readers. There is a ton of time jumping in this part. Sorry to leave you hanging with the dream but that’s how it is sometimes. Oh yeah I made a banner (http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8469/if2up2.jpg) for this fic tell me what you think.

Chapter 14 Shadow Part 2

Kansas, Metropolis One week later

Chloe didn’t have to lurk in the shadows to learn about Lex’s life after a year of being away. She saw it plainly on the front page of the entertainment section of the Daily Planet. The caption on the picture read,

Lex Luthor arrives with his current wife Melinda Corrine to the opening of the Echoes of the East exhibit at the Metropolis Fine Art Museum.

She didn’t read any further but tossed the paper aside. She wanted to rip it to shreds but she was a grown woman and didn’t see fit to have a tantrum like a child. Instead she wanted to shoot somebody and that person at that moment was Lex Luthor.

All this time she was pining for him, missing him and he was married to some brunette.

Chloe let her love for Lex make her hide herself away in the shadows and question who she really was. She was an operative plain and simple and that’s all her life had ever been. Falling in love with Lex made her lose sight of that. Falling in love with Lex made her lose a part of herself that day in the caves. A part that she claimed she didn’t want anymore.

As she stood up from her seat on the hotel bed there was only one thing for her to do. So she started packing her things. She’d been in the city for a week but hadn’t made any moves. Being back there was scary and she wanted to take her time before seeing Lex.

Now she didn’t want to see him at all.

Tossing her clothes into her suit case she paused. Chloe came all this way and couldn’t give up so quickly. Maybe if he could just get a glimpse it would all come back and he would realize he made a mistake marrying someone else.

Then again Chloe could be stepping into a firing squad. She couldn’t forget what she’d done to him. Just because he saw her didn’t mean he would be waiting with open arms.

The fact that he was married was poof enough that Lex no longer cared for her. Her eyes start to well up and Chloe was forcing herself not to cry. Lex Luthor had made her cry enough. Night after night, dreaming of him and it ending in tears was going to come to an end.

She went to work on her suit case this time taking care to fold her things and keep her composure. She got what she came for and knew who Lex was now. He was a married man and in the picture he looked happy. If it was for the cameras or not he looked happy and that’s all she wanted for him. But she’d rather he was happy with her.

It made sense that he married someone else. He couldn’t possible have Chloe in is life without being in danger because of it. She complicated things for him and he must have been relieved to be rid of her. He would be safer without her.

There was only one thing for her to do now. If she was going to forget about him there was only one way to do it.

With her suit case packed Chloe made her way back to the airport. Once there, she used her new cell phone to make a call. As she punched in the numbers she hoped he hadn’t changed it. There were three rings before he answered his private line.

“Ares” The voice on the other end sounded.

“What city are you in.” Chloe didn’t bother with a hello to her father.

“Is it really you honey?” His voice wavered and it was the first time in a long time she heard him sound that way. There was a vague memory of him sounding just like it when her mother was found dead but he never showed her that emotion until now.

After a year of being away it appeared one man in her life was affected by it.

“It’s me dad.” Chloe sighed into phone. There was really no one for her to talk to all year and the thought that she was finally speaking to someone that knew her was comforting.

“I’m in Rome.” He answered her back in his normal tone.

“Then I’ll see you in Rome in two days. I’ll call again with my location once I’m there.” Chloe hung up and didn’t give him a chance to say more. As she clicked the phone off the faint sound of her father telling her he loved her was cut short.

Making her way through the airport Chloe took the next flight leaving for Italy and she was ready to take back control over her life.



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Rome, Italy Two days later

Chloe let her hair down once she exited her taxi in front of the café her father was waiting in. She tossed her newly refinished blonde locks out of her eyes then spotted her father sitting outside of the café sipping on a coffee.

She made her way to him then stood before him not sitting down right away. “Did you know where I was?” Chloe had to know before she sat if her year in hiding really wasn’t all that hidden.

“I knew you were in Japan for the last six months. It took a long time for me to find you but I did. I was going to send Osiris to make contact with you but I let you have your space. I know I put you through a lot” It was as close to an apology as she was going to get about what happened. He brushed down his suit coat then extended his hand for her to sit in the chair adjoining his.

“Why didn’t you send someone after me? Why didn’t you show up yourself?” Chloe was questioning him but she didn’t ask the real question. Her father was going to do that for her.

He took a sip of his coffee, eyeing her over the white rim of the mug, and placed it back on the saucer before speaking. “You want to know if I told Lex Luthor where you were?”

She took her seat getting burned by her father. He always knew what she was thinking and it wasn’t endearing that her father new her so well. “Did you tell him before or after he got married where I was?”

“Honey are you really worried about Lex Luthor? It’s been a year and I hoped your little time away would make you see that Lex Luthor is not apart of your life. It was the same with me and your mother. I loved her I tried to have a normal life but everything came crashing down.” As he spoke he leaned in closer to her trying to make his point. “I won’t let that happen to you. I won’t put you through that sort of heartache. You will hurt less this way. So no I didn’t tell him where you were.”

She could see what he said was effecting him. He sat back in his chair clinching his jaw and trying to be calm. This was her fear all along that her life would be a repeat of her father’s and Lex would meet her mother’s fate.

But it didn’t give him the right to try and control her life. If Chloe was back in she wasn’t going to be his puppet anymore. “Dad I understand you want to protect me and in some twisted way you think that’s what your doing but what I do from now on is up to me. No more games and no more tests. I think killing two gods has proven that I don’t need any more tests.” Chloe stared at him for moment making sure he understood her terms.

The waiter stopped in front of the table and Chloe ordered a cappuccino. They were fighting but to anyone else it appeared as if they were having a normal conversation. It was frightening sometimes how well she could mask her emotions but she learned from the master sitting across from her.

Looking at Gabe, he wasn’t the same way she left him. There were a few more wrinkles on his forehead and his hands didn’t look as smooth as they did when she was a kid. Taking in his appearance she could see why he wanted out. He was getting to old to be Ares and didn’t want to be the god of war forever.

Gabe smirked at her and replied. “Your right, there are no more tests.”

Chloe nodded. “Then, I want to know one more thing before we get to business.”

Before she could go on and ask he was already answering her. “He’s always asking about you. I’d get a call once a week if I’ve found you or if you’ve contacted me. But it stopped once he got married last month.” Gabe lifted his cup and took one last sip.

It wasn’t the answer she was expecting but it was what it was. Her hands were resting on the table and he moved to cover them with his hand. “He got married to move on. I think you should consider doing the same.”

Lex was looking for her and now that had stopped. Chloe resolved that she was right to leave Metropolis when she did.

She pulled back her hands retreated into a place she had thought was long gone. She was on the rise to being one of the greatest contract killers in the business. There was no room for regrets and looking back.

There was no room for her to love or to be loved.

There was work to be done and becoming Ares was going to take all her energy. It was the last time she would listen to her father’s advice. Lex had moved on. Whatever they shared would fade away into the shadows and she would move on too.



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Paris, France Five months later

After a year of being out of it Chloe was out of shape. She didn’t work out much while she was in Japan and getting back into shape was harder then she thought it would be.

Her father gave her the job he was on in Rome to get her back into the game. It was a simple point and shoot. There was no profile on the guy just a picture and a set of location times. Chloe stood on a roof top across the street from his home. When he arrived she was ready with a sniper rifle.

Breathing in and closing her eyes it was like falling off a bike and when Chloe squeezed the trigger she got back on the bike again.

Her father was waiting for at the bottom of the building to get her out of there before they were spotted. It was a simple job and back in Japan Chloe thought this part of her life was over but she fell back into it with ease. This was her life and it wouldn’t go away no matter how hard she tried to shove into the shadows.

Once the job was done, her father took the steps to teach her how to be Ares. He wasn’t the first Ares of course and the one before him passed on a client list that her father had expanded on over the years. A list she didn’t realize was so long.

The central Gods had changed a great deal the year she was away. Osiris was still active, Zeus was captured by the police in China and Chloe assumed Clark Kent was to thank for that. Aphrodite was still in but she wasn’t the same since Chloe captured her.

To replace the operatives she killed to protect her and Lex candidates from a pool were tested in the same manner she was when she was let in. Isis and Gong Gong were going to be impossible to replace and she found that out when potential after potential failed the test. She had to run the test more than she liked but two finally passed.

Chloe shadowed her father for five months before he started letting her take Ares’ calls. The job wasn’t all that hard or different from what she was doing before as Bastet. Her travel increased to meet major clients that knew her father as Ares to tell them he was passing on the torch and assuring them they would be getting the same excellent service. Chloe was lucky because there were very few people that knew who Ares really was.

That night in Paris, Chloe was on one of those missions meeting up with a high roller. The man she was being introduced to was having a party in his home and she had yet to meet him. She reviewed his case file before coming and made sure to remember everything she could on him.

Her father had stepped off to mingle with the crowd and Chloe was left alone. She didn’t want to but when she wasn’t thinking her mind would drift to Lex. She didn’t know a thing about him now and made sure to ignore any information about him since she learned he was married.

Her life was what it was and Lex wasn’t apart of it but Chloe should have know better than to say never.

Taking in the last of the champagne from her flute Chloe needed a break and moved through the dining hall to retreat up into one of bedrooms. At one time she could spend hours doing this but she needed to take moment for herself. Her father would wonder but as long as she did the job his complaints would be few. Things had been nonstop since she started the process to become Ares.

The first door she stopped at was a bathroom as well as the second and third. The next was just what she was looking for and the well furnished room was welcomed with open arms. Closing the door behind her, Chloe took a seat down on the oversized sofa in the room. Her black dress was clinging to her tightly and she wanted out of it but resisted the urge to undo the zipper and fully relax.

Leaning her head back and letting out a sigh Chloe didn’t realize someone was in the room opening the door until the door closed. The sound made her jump to her feet and she was about to reach for her purse carrying her gun when her eyes settled on him.

“I thought I was seeing things when I saw you but I could spot you in crowd of millions.” Lex was standing in front of the closed door and Chloe watched as he turned to lock it shut then turn back to her.

There was a long pause between them and Chloe just stood there staring at him. It was the first time she’d seen him in a year and half. Looking him over; the tux he was wearing fit him perfectly and the light in the room was giving his smooth bald head a bit of a shine. He was looking just as smug as the first day she laid eyes on him.

“I guess I should start.” Lex smirked and the smug look he was giving her was one she hated but missed.

“You don’t have to say anything.” Chloe started and tried to breeze by him but it wasn’t going to happen. Once she was next to him he grabbed her arm keeping her where he wanted her.

“I have waited for this for almost two years. You’re not leaving this room until you talk to me.” His grip tightened and he pushed her back into the room.

“There is nothing to say.” Chloe moved back from the door but he grabbed her again, this time turning her around and pressing her up against the door.

“Don’t you dare act as if we don’t have anything to say one another.” He was trapping her.

Chloe could get out of this with ease but she let him do as he wanted. His hands were coiled around her arms; keeping her in place at the door. He was using his entire body to press up against her. This was welcome after being away from his touch for so long.

“What happened to you?” His face was stern and he was looking right at her searching for something. Chloe couldn’t react to him and turned her face away.

She was slipping and felt her belly clinch from his gaze on her but there was one thing wrong with her getting aroused by him. “Maybe I should ask you where your wife is, I’m sure she’s looking for you.” She quipped turning back to look at him.

“I’ve had a few wives so you have to be more specific.” He let go of her arms and let one of his hands slide up her exposed flesh; then moved up to the pin holding her hair in place. Before she could stop him he pulled the pin out and her hair cascaded around her face.

Chloe knew what he was doing and experienced this before. There was a night they were together and her hair was pulled back when she arrived to see him. The moment she got closed to him he pulled her hair down then kissed her. After they made love he informed her that her hair was better down.

Tonight, after almost two years, it looked like he wanted a repeat performance. His cocky response wasn’t going to get him one. Things had changed since that night. “The current wife is whom I was referring to or don’t you remember her.”

Lex’s lips twitched up into a smile. “I haven’t seen her in months. That happens when you get divorced.”

Chloe’s eyes widened and she really didn’t want to believe it. She blinked a few times in disbelief thinking back to the picture of him looking so happy. All this time she was staying away thinking he moved on and he hadn’t.

“But you got married. You stopped calling my father about me and…”

She tried to speak but her words were cut short when he let his other hand join the first in her hair and his lips attacked her. If she wasn’t mistaken this was just like one of her dreams but it was very real this time. It was so real Chloe could feel herself pooling in her panties.

His smell was covering her, his entire body was pressing her against the door and she could hear him groan low in his throat when her lips parted to let his tongue slip into her mouth.

Chloe’s let her body’s wants push her over and she reached up to grab his head. The smooth skin of his scalp was met with her finger nails dragging down to the base of his skull pulling him closer to her.

She didn’t want to stop but this wasn’t going to happen this way. In her dream this is how it happened but this was real life and so much was between them that this wasn’t going to happen this way.

Her hands were inviting him but she moved to plant her hands on his chest to push him away. “It doesn’t matter that your divorced, we haven’t seen each other so you can’t just kiss me like nothing’s happened.”

“You want us to reconnect then fine tell me what happened?” Lex stepped back from her with a long sigh of frustration. She could feel him tense up and she’d seen the look before. It meant he was fighting for control.

Chloe thought back to her time with Clark and finding out what he could do but not knowing enough to tell Lex. She made a promise to him and it was rare that she did. Clark saved her without question and Chloe would keep his secret just the same.

“I don’t have to answer that.” Chloe turned towards the door trying to open it by first turning the lock but her hand was grabbed and Lex turned her back to look at him.

His fingers were digging into her arm and he wouldn’t let her move from the door. “I think I deserve an answer. I worked years to open that door only to have you walk through it without me.”

Chloe was tired of being man handled and placed her hand on his arm squeezing it to the point that she could turn it and get it off her. She heard him groan then move back away from her. “I suggest you stop trying to man handle me.”

“The last time I checked you like that.” He smirked after his remark rubbing over the raw skin she left him with.

“It’s been a while I doubt you know what I do and what I don’t like anymore.” Chloe looked down at her arms as she heard him chuckle at her words. She was a little red but her arm wouldn’t be bruised.

This wasn’t going well. Chloe didn’t come to France to see Lex and she wasn’t ready for it. Her dreams were creeping into her mind and she remembered how sweet Lex was, how passionate he’d been trying to get her back but at the moment he just wanted answers or her to give over her body to him.

His hand reached out to her chin getting her gaze back on him. “I wasn’t trying to hurt you. I just want to know the truth. I thought you were dead and now that I see you’re not I want to know what happened to you.”

They both betrayed each other and Chloe’s anger took away what Lex had been looking for so she told him as much as she could while keeping her promise. “You expect me to give you a detailed description of what happened but I can’t.”

Chloe had thought of that day in caves when she felt betrayed by the only two important people in her life but she hadn’t thought about walking into the light. Taking a moment, she removed his hand from her face and moved back into the room to sit in her initial position on the comfortable sofa.

Lex followed her. “You don’t remember what you saw?” He took a seat next to her looking at her intently for the truth.

“There was just the white light and then I remember being cold.” Chloe tried to think about what she saw but there was nothing but the chill in the air. “It was so cold I couldn’t see anything, I could only feel that it was freezing then I passed out.”

“If it was that cold you should have died.” His eyes lowered as if he was still thinking of her as dead. There was only imaging how Lex felt when she disappeared and hate didn’t seem to be clouding his feelings.

“I woke up alone in Canada.” The lie was easy enough to tell. Lex would make his own assumptions about Clark Kent.

“Clark Kent wasn’t there?” He rushed to ask when she paused.

“I was alone.” She repeated. “I was alone and I stayed that way all year.”

“So did I.” He added but Chloe knew it was a lie.

“No you got married.” This was so hard for her to do but talking to him after so long was breaking her down. The kiss at the door was still lingering between them.

“I asked your father for months where you were. He told me he didn’t know a thing. He told me I should move on.” He couldn’t keep his hands to himself and moved his hand though her hair resting it on her cheek. “I married Melinda to forget you. I attempted to let her fill the void you left behind but it didn’t work. A month of being with her and I had to let her go.”

“Why?” Chloe knew the answer but she wanted to hear it again.

“She wasn’t you.” His eyes were piercing into her putting her into a trance.

“What are you saying Lex?” Chloe moved her hand to cover his and they were so calm now after almost ripping into each other at the door.

“No one can take your place.” He moved closer to her taking her lips with his again and the kiss was just as urgent as the first.

Her lips parted quickly and she felt his warm tongue moving into her mouth sweeping over her own tongue. She could feel him leaning in closer to her and Chloe welcomed him. The moment was perfect but there was more that she didn’t know.

When she turned the lock in the room Chloe allowed someone else to enter and they stood lurking in the shadows at the door. As she fell on her back on the sofa Lex’s hand moved down the curves of her body towards the bottom of the dress but before he could get a good hold on to the hem the visitor made himself known.

“I assumed she’d be happy to see you but I wasn’t expecting this.” When Chloe heard her father’s voice she pushed Lex back to find Gabe at the door way with his hands in his suit pocket waiting to get their attention.

It was the first time her father had caught her in the act and it was embarrassing. Swollen lips, flushed faced and she was completely lost in the moment with Lex but now her entire focus was her father standing before them.

She looked to Lex and he didn’t seem altered by her father’s sudden presence. He was smirking at Gabe’s words before he replied. “I thought you said you would stay out of the way.”

“I did but I wanted see for myself how much my daughter really wants this.” Gabe replied.

Lex rose to his feet, took the few steps towards her father in front the door. “You said it yourself, this is Chloe’s choice and you wouldn’t do anything to sway her.”

They were talking like she wasn’t there, they were talking as if all this was planned and Chloe got a glimpse of the two of them exchanging words just like this in cave before she learned they betrayed her.

She got up to move right in between them. “What’s going on?”

“I was going to tell you Chloe before he walked in.” Lex started and it sounded like the start of lie.

“Don’t lie to me.” She took a step away from them. “I think both of you have lied enough.”

“This isn’t a lie.” Lex tried to reach for her but Chloe jerked away.

This was just like in the caves and she was lost without any answers. “Still going behind my back Ares?” Chloe looked to her father watching him keep his cool as she lost hers.

“I did this for you.” Gabe moved in closer to her keeping his eyes glued to her. “You aren’t in this Chloe. Tonight’s mission was a ploy for you to see Lex again.”

“Can’t you stop for a second trying to manipulate my life?” Chloe turned her back on them both thinking how she could get out of this. She was so close to letting Lex back into her body that she didn’t think of why he was in France.

“Chloe I didn’t want to do it this way.” Lex tried to assure her but she didn’t turn back to look at him.

“He’s right honey.” Gabe spoke reaching out to touch her shoulder. “He was against it but if I’m going to lose my daughter then I want it to be on my terms.”

Chloe turned to look at him removing his hand from. “That’s just it dad, it’s my life so what happens will be on my terms.”

“You’re right and I have seen that the past five months.” Gabe moved further into the room speaking as if this was hard for him. “You can’t be Ares the way things are. You’re doing this job but not with all the heart you used to put in it. It’s like you’re passing the time and I won’t hand over my position to someone who doesn’t want it.”

They play tag team and Lex spoke up. “Your father finally told me what he knew about your disappearance. Your father said he could see you weren’t over what happen to you in Metropolis and if I still wanted a chance with you then I should come here to meet you.”

Chloe looked between them and both their eyes were lowered in shame. They were toying with her again but Chloe could see why. She would have never gone to Lex on her own and her father wouldn’t have told her to go either. This was the only way.

“What happens now?” Chloe looked to her father. “I’m not just your daughter I’m a killer and what if Lex ends up like mom?”

“Your mother was a target because I made a mistake on a job. I never told you this but I slipped up and didn’t back track my steps and lead the bastard’s right to the both of you. I got to you before they did. I declared both of you dead in Metropolis so no one would come looking for you to get back at me.” Gabe sighed once; she could see him fighting to hold back the tears but speaking about her mother always brought out his emotions. “You can go back to Metropolis with Lex and, if you stop working and take on a permanent alias, I can make sure no one finds you and I’m sure you can work with Lex to do the same.”

“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep your identity a secret.” Lex added.

The answer was right in front of her; all she had to do was make a choice. “You’re saying I’m out of the network?”

“Yes, its time I did something for you… something your mother would have wanted for you.”

“What would that be?” Chloe watched her father move toward her, he took her into his arms and hugged her like she was still his little girl.

He spoke as he held her. “She would want you to be happy. She would want you to have love in your life and if this is what you want then you can have it.” He moved away from her, then looked upon her. “I should have never allowed you to get into this deep. I won’t stand in the way of it anymore. I think you are holding yourself back because of me.”

Gabe was on the verge of tears like this was her wedding day. Chloe breathed in, closed her eyes and let herself think of life without the god network. She had that life with Lex when she was in Metropolis and she loved that life.

Taking her father into her arms she hugged him back. “Thank you for understanding.” Chloe let him go; then moved passed her father to stand in front of Lex. “Is this what you want?”

He didn’t speak a word but took her arm and pulled her close to him taking her lips with his. When the kiss was done his head rested on hers. “It’s time to come out of the shadows.”

“If I do where would I go?” Chloe kept her head resting to his letting her body rest against him as well.

“You come back to me.” He replied.

Chloe stood back from him and took his hand in hers. She watched him open the door to the room but before she stepped out of it she looked to her father. “I’ll be seeing you, right Ares?”

“I’m always around Bastet.” Gabe answered with a grin.

On those words Chloe let Lex lead her away from her old life into a new one. She moved out of the shadows and into the light.

Epilogue

Note: I know. I’m a sap. I can’t write a sad ending for these two. I may put them through hell put I have to resolve it with a happy ending. One last part to this and closing off Chloe’s life as a hit woman. Thanks to those still holding on with me for the final part of this.

[lj715]

Excellent chapter!!!!! Can't believe that Lex got married again but he couldn't forget Chloe. Glad that they are together now. Gabe was wise in not letting her become Ares until she settled things with Lex. Can't wait for the ending.

[hiddenangel]

That was brilliant...Finally, Chloe and Lex are together.

Can't wait for the ending.

Hiddenangel

[xxasaxx]

this was a great story:D

[hfce]

That was a great update. I am glad you gave us a happy ending.

[malugargula]

Great update
:)
I'm so glad you gave them a happy ending
Man I really like happy endings
LOL

[letia84]

Epilogue

It couldn’t be hotter outside at that moment. The sun beating down on her back covered her in sweat. Her hair was starting to stick to the sides of her face. The sides of her thighs had turned red and were coated with a mix of what could only be described as helpful in the position she was in. Her fingers clawed down the equally sweaty skin of Lex Luthor.

“Fuck!” She let her head drop to hear Lex groan again. He was saying the particular word repeatedly for sometime now.

She wasn’t thrusting but rolling her hips with his cock sheathed inside her. The tiny bit of friction was torturing him. They were playing this game for weeks now. Chloe made him give and he had done the same to her but at the moment she was on the verge of winning.

Chloe planted her hands down on his chest leaning forward to flick her tongue over his lips keeping up the motion of her hips. Another fuck fell from his lips and she could see he was going to break at any moment.

“Fuck!” His finger dug into the skin of her hips and his eyes fluttered up to see her still close to him. “I won’t give.” He managed to say through a clenched jaw.

“We shall see.” Chloe smirked down at him slowly lifting to her initial position.

Keeping her eyes on him, Chloe increased the circling motion of her hips and made sure he could see what she was going to do next. She let one of her hands leave his body to take the weight of her right breast.

She teased one of her erect nipples keeping watch on Lex’s eyes growing heavy. He was so focused on holding her hips; it seemed like a plea for her to start thrusting.

Just when she thought it couldn’t get hotter a cool tropical breeze passed them and Chloe let out a sigh of relief. How they decided it was good idea to have a morning fuck on the patio was poor planning at best. It was romantic but it made for a very sweaty event.

Her eyes were still fixed on Lex and he looked to be in a great deal of pain. Chloe could feel his cock pulsing inside her and she was fighting everything not to start to ride him.

Her hand still fondling her breast, Chloe let the other hand leave Lex’s body to move in between their slick bodies. Her fingers fumbled between them and her hips hitched once they made contact with her clit. She almost caved but made it seem as if it was a change in the direction of her hips.

At the moment Chloe was whimpering softly but the more she caressed herself the more helpless she’d become meaning the louder she become. Her head fell back and she was completely balanced, held together by Lex’s iron grip.

“Damn it Chloe.” Lex groaned and that was it. His body shifted under her and his hips angled up sending his cock deeper inside her. He repeated the motion again and roared in relief at getting the tiny bit of friction between them. But one thing stifled his continued excitement.

Lex just lost the game.

“Yes.” The simple word was all she could manage as far as gloating but her body did what it need to.

Keeping her head back Chloe didn’t skip a beat and let her hips started to slam against his thrusting further into her. She was babbling like always unsure of what she was saying but it was mostly Lex’s name falling from her mouth.

The sound of their slick skin making contact filled the outdoors of the island. If anyone could see them now they looked like two people completely coiled and tense just moments from release. There was no fear that someone would catch them since Lex owned the island and the staff was sent away. There was a sweep of the island by some guards to make sure they were still alone but it was the first time Lex didn’t have at least one person working for him but they both wanted to feel completely alone.

Her controlled motions became wild the closer she came to her release and Lex wasn’t any help. The patio chair they were sharing was steadier then Chloe assumed when they started and it allowed her to bring her feet from dangling to the side to be tucked closer to Lex. The new position changed the angel slightly and the tiny adjustment made her cries louder.

His grip tightened and the friction between them got better. Chloe lowered herself down on top of him planting sloppy kisses on his lips muffling her cries. Her hand still between them had to be moved but in this new position it wouldn’t take much more to make her come.

She stopped the dueling of their tongues for the moment to focus on what was happening. He was begging for her to come for him as his hips sped up their upward thrust. Chloe did her best to keep pace with him but he had taken over completely. His hands were guiding her down and his voice was pleading with her to keep going.

A few solid strokes and she was screaming through her climax. She contracted around him while his body stiffened and she knew what he was doing. Chloe let her full weight lay on top of him trying to catch her breathe.

“You won.” She heard him mummer.

Chloe smiled, buried in his sweaty chest nodding her head while her climax washed over her. “I know.” She managed between breathes.

Lex let go of her hips at last to nudge her up to look at him. “Can we save the next round for tonight?”

Chloe nodded in agreement. There was no prize to be won only the satisfaction that one was able to break the other.

She let him wrap his arms around her as he sat up. “I don’t want you to but you have to move for a moment.”

She raised her body off his hardened member to stand on shaky legs. “Where do you want me?”

Lex didn’t speak a word but moved to his feet giving her the full view of him. There was shine on his skin and his cock throbbing before her. In one quick motion he grabbed her slung her over his shoulder. “Into the air conditioning.” He instructed.

“Caveman.” Chloe screamed. She didn’t fight with him but let him take her back into the house. He slid the door open then slid it shut once they were inside. Her overheated body was chilled now but she was rather hot thinking about what Lex was going to do next.

He dropped her off on the bed with a thud and moved to grab her legs. He pulled her hips to the edge of the bed. Chloe got the point of what he wanted and let her legs lift in the air while reaching for his cock.

She was still dripping and Lex slid inside her with ease. His hips rocked against her once and she watched a hiss leave his lips. The slow steady rhythm quickly changed and Lex was slamming into her. Her legs were dangling in the air until he took a hold of them to increase the strength of his thrust.

The start of her next orgasm was surfacing and to force it along Chloe let her hand move between them to meet her swollen clit. Lex’s eyes went right between them and the sight sent him to a frenzy.

“That’s right come for me.” He grunted his demand.

“Yes baby, I’m going to come for you.” Chloe didn’t take well to his commands at any other time but at times like this she let him have his way.

Her eyes didn’t leave him as he worked her over; her entire body took note of him. They were both still sweaty and their thrusting was making it worse. His muscles were flexed and his eyes couldn’t decide if they wanted to look down between them or watch her breasts sway back and forth. Chloe was starting to tighten round Lex’s cock but he didn’t stop thrusting.

“Come for me Chloe.” He demanded a second time gripping her tighter.

He looked to be in pain again and Chloe tried to give him what he wanted concentrating on her building climax. Her fingers pressed against her arousal and wedged between them. She fed right into his ego repeating his name over and over again as her eyes fell shut.

Without warning he shifted their position pushing her legs forward and lowering himself between her changing the angle of his uncontrolled thrust. “God I missed this.” He grunted above her.

She could feel him huffing out breathes, working hard to please her. His hard work was about to pay off and Chloe let both her arms wrap around him then let go. She tightened around him then told him what he wanted to hear. “Coming!”

“Yes!” He yelled triumphant taking her lead and letting himself go as well. Lex’s body was coiled tight but he released every bit of tension in his body thrusting himself into her depths as far as he could. She felt him coming inside her in short sprits and wondered how she enjoyed sex with a condom without being unable to feel every ripple of his cock.

His body rested on top of her for a moment and Chloe started to get a cramp in her leg from being pushed back almost to her head. “Lex.” She groaned nudging him over.

“All right.” He replied back rolling off her on to his back on the bed. His softened cock left her body and she could feel what he left behind starting to escape from her entrance.

She looked over him and his body was a light pink. Her hands moved to nudge his head towards her to share a kiss. “Shower with me.” Chloe suggested once their lips parted.

“I should make a few phone calls.” He answered.

The thought of Lex doing business at the moment was the farthest from her mind. When he suggested they take this trip Chloe agreed to let Lex have at least one hour to conduct business. This trip was a chance for them to reconnect after being apart for so long but life didn’t just stand still.

“If you really must.” She said getting to her feet.

“You’re angry with me?” She looked back to find him sitting up on the bed reaching out for her to sit with him. “Are you going to pout?”

He wanted her in his lap and Chloe took the hint letting her body rest on him. “I don’t get angry and I don’t pout.”

“Ha!” He said sternly. “I have seen this lip of yours curl up more then once over a chess game.”

Chloe thought back to the first time they played chess together and every time since then was the same. “It’s because you cheat.”

“I don’t cheat its called strategy. I think you know of it since you were an operative all those years.”

On that note she tried to get away from him but his arms went around her keeping her in place. “I told you not to mock my profession.” Chloe turned her ahead away from him, she knew she was pouting and did it for dramatic effect.

“I wouldn’t mock it if you weren’t so bad at it. I can tell you’re faking right now.” Lex saw right through her. “But I will apologize for the mocking.”

Chloe looked over at him smirking. His apology was just as fake as her pout. At that moment she didn’t know how she ever got to this point. All last year Chloe assumed Lex was gone forever but having the silly fight was so surreal.

“I’ll take your mocking for now since you did lose the game just now.” She watched him lower his eyes in defeat. “So you’re getting in the shower?” Chloe let her arms wrap around him.

“How can I resist.” Lex replied and as he stood he took her with him.

“What is it with you today?” Chloe grunted getting tossed over his shoulder for the second time that day.

“You said it yourself I’m a caveman.” He quipped.

As Lex moved them through the bedroom to the bathroom it was just the start of another day. A day they were sharing together.


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

When Chloe emerged from the oversized closet into the bedroom, Lex was missing. She thought her appearance would be a treat for him since she was wearing one of the bathing suits she purchased before the trip but she had no such luck.

Rolling her eyes as she moved out of the room it was clear where Lex had gone. She could hear him down the hall in the office yelling at someone who thought it was okay not to do as Lex asked. It was still beyond her why he needed an office in a place that was supposed to be for vacation but she just let it be another thing about Lex Luthor she would accept.

Moving into the room Chloe just stood and watched him pacing behind his desk with the phone pressed firmly to his ears so he wouldn’t miss a word.

“I don’t accept that.” Lex grunted into the other end.

It was rather odd watching him do business this way. He was still in his towel from the shower. The person on the other end would assume he was in his office in a newly pressed suit but Chloe knew better. She was surprised he was still in the towel since he still loved to walk around naked.

Chloe just stood in the door way waiting to be seen but she had no such luck again. Once Lex got going he was gone. It was agreed upon that he would have his time so she let him be. He was strict about keeping to his time limit and Chloe knew she had the better part of the hour to make something to eat and took her leave of him.

The place was rather spacious and it was just one of the houses that lined up around the island perimeter. There were three others and they were all well hidden from planes passing by and the route to the houses from the shore weren’t marked by trails.

All that time ago when Lex said they should take a trip to his private island Chloe didn’t realize it would be one of such massive size. She didn’t dream of underestimating how deep Luthor pockets could go again.

Once she reached the kitchen the windows were open letting in the light and the cool breeze from the ocean. Taking in the view for a moment Chloe didn’t know she could be at peace like this. There was no mission to attend to, no surveillance to do and there weren’t the constant calls from Ares checking in on her progress.

For the first time Chloe was just living.

When she glanced at the clock on the stove top it wasn’t really breakfast time nor was it near lunch so she planned to make brunch. The fridge was stocked as she reached for cold cuts, cheeses and fresh fruit.

They were held up on the island a few weeks after Chloe said her goodbyes to the god network in Paris. She didn’t want to jump in right away and still needed to get herself together before truly committing to giving up her old life.

That night in France Chloe did allow Lex back into her bed but more then anything she allowed herself to open up again. All that time in Japan she was trying shut down and once she was with him everything came pouring out.

Chloe took some about two weeks to get herself together before they came to the island. Her accounts had to be put in order and her place in Japan had to be sold. All of her things were packed and moved back to Metropolis but not into Lex’s penthouse. She needed to take care of one important thing and didn’t want to come home to Lex and have him find out what it was. Once she moved back they agreed she would finally move in.

To her surprise her apartment in Metropolis was still intact. Lex had kept it as it was for her, well almost as it was. He looked through her things, even cracked open her safe and found all her surveillance on him. He even brought back her things from her museum office when she was fired after not showing up. That meant the photograph that reminded her of her mother was hanging in her living room when she arrived at the place.

Apparently Lex had spent a few nights in her place thinking she would come back and it hurt her to hear things like that but her stories about missing him were no easier for him to hear.

Just as Chloe was finishing cutting all the things she thought would make a good brunch Lex was coming out from his office. “Miss Lane cooking again.” He said mockingly coming to the kitchen still wearing just his towel.

Chloe rolled her eyes at him. He loved to call her by her alias and the name Lois Lane suited her but when they were alone she rather he call her by her real name. “I didn’t cook anything. I just let the knife lead me.” Chloe swung the blade at him then set it down.

Picking up one of the plates she set aside, Chloe tried to focus on adding things to it but Lex had other things on his mind. He moved behind her and his arms wrapped around the exposed flesh of her belly. She tried to brush off his advances but when he moved his body towards her she could feel that he was no longer in his towel.

“I don’t know why you insist on getting dressed.” He whispered her ear. “I’m not saying I don’t like this bathing suit but it just gets in the way.” He finished with a tug of her ear lobe.

Chloe pressed down the pull she felt between her legs when his flesh made contact with her ass then suppressed a whimper when his teeth tugged on ear. She knew what he was doing and even though he asked to wait Lex was starting another game.

Keeping her cool Chloe tossed a few more pieces of fruit on her plate then turned in Lex’s arms to face him putting the plate between them. “I know what you’re doing and trust me it won’t work.”

She wiggled around him leaving his naked body and semi-erect cock in the kitchen. On the way to dinning table Chloe made sure to make a show of putting little bounce in her step. She heard him groan then the rustling sound of his towel being picked up from the floor.

“Keep in mind we are tied for the game. I was simply trying to solidify my win.” Chloe glanced over to him making a plate of his own in the kitchen while she sat comfortable at table.

“I think you’re forgetting about you and me on the patio a little while ago.” Chloe reminded him of her win and she was the one ahead.

Lex took a seat very close to her and she eyed him as he rolled his eyes. “I have faith that I will win the next round.”

She loved that he was so cocky about something he had no control over. Without a word Chloe leaned in close to him and kissed him softly before placing a grape to her lips. “You’re such a gracious loser.” She whispered pulling back with a smirk on her face.

It was easy to tell he was annoyed with the fact he couldn’t control himself around her. It was something Chloe loved since she had a hard time controlling her own wants for Lex. He changed the subject and she assumed to forget about his loss.

“What about this gift you have for me?” He replied.

“I guess you can have it now.” Chloe said it in passing but she knew what she had would be important to him.

The two weeks before leaving for the island Chloe set out to finish her job. Lex hired her to do a job and she failed. Chloe didn’t leave any mission open so she set out to follow Clark Kent. She was still keeping the truth about him being their in the Canadian hospital but there were other ways to give Lex the truth he wanted.

“I’ll be right back.” She announced getting up from the table to go and retrieve the item she stole in Metropolis before coming to the island. There was no were for Chloe to hide the metallic disc in the outfit she was wearing so when she returned to the dinning room then told Lex to close his eyes before she moved into view.

She watched him chewing a mouth full of food and heard him groan as he closed his eyes. “What is it?” He said once he swallowed.

Chloe took her seat again then placed the disc in front of him. “Before you open your eyes I just want you to know that I never leave a case open. You hired me for a mission and I have now completed it.”

She watched him smile looking a little confused. “What are you talking about?”

“Look down and see.” Chloe answered. His head lowered and his eyes opened slowly then settled on the key she took from him and was now giving back.

“The key.” He murmured. His hand reached down to pick it up and studied for a moment. “How did you get this?” He questioned.

“I stole it.” Chloe answered matter-of-factly. “I followed him around and, I must say, there is something about him that’s a little off.” Keeping an eye on Clark was by far the strangest surveillance Chloe had ever done.

The good thing was he was never home and never at his desk at work. It gave Chloe the chance to stoop and find the key with ease. Something that important and she was surprised he didn’t hide it better.

“You stole this from Clark Kent?”

Chloe nodded once in agreement. “That’s why I needed some time before we came here. I took it from you now I’m giving it back.”

His focus was on the key as he spoke the entire time. She watched him process what she said then he placed the key aside on the table. He pushed his chair back then opened his arms to her as he spoke. “Come sit with me.”

Chloe did as he asked settling down on his lap. Once she was in place his hand slid up her back to wrap around the nap of her neck then he was pulling her in for a kiss. His lips lingered over her own then he pulled back to look at her.

“Thank you.” Lex whispered to her.

“Your welcome.” She answered then leaned back to capture his mouth again.

Coming to the island was the start of their new relationship. What was happening was better than when she met him because Chloe didn’t have to lie or deny what she was feeling.

Her arms wrapped around him as they kissed and he lifted them up to stand. His body nudged her back on the table and Chloe let her hand undo his towel. It was the start of another game and one Chloe wasn’t going to win this time.

The whole world was opened up to her now and Lex was in it. She didn’t follow the first rule of being an operative and feel for your mark. Her father had done the same but this time maybe it wouldn’t end in tragedy.

The look Lex was giving her at that moment as he mounted her was one she never wanted to lose. He loved her and it was written all over her face.

Whatever happened once they left the island was uncertain. How Chloe’s life would change was uncertain. Whatever happened she wasn’t going at it alone. She may not deserve it after all her years as and operative but Chloe Sullivan was going to live her life as Lois Lane with a man she loved and one that loved her back for as long as she could.

The End

Notes: Thanks to those that stuck it out for this very AU story and all 233 pages. This is by far the longest fic I have written and I hope you enjoy it. Some teasers are to come in the future for what I have brewing so keep a look out.

[lj715]

I LOVED the way this story ended. It was smutty & just excellent. Couldn't believe that Chloe gave Lex the key back & that she is the true Lois Lane. Great job.

[xxasaxx]

Fantastic Ending!!!:grin3:

[malugargula]

Perfect
:)
A perfect ending for a perfect fic
I loved that she gave him the key back

[ryuu-chan]

Great story. Very intense with many twists and a nicely developing storyline. It would be even better without the constant spelling and grammar mistakes, especially in the first 10 chapters.

[tatie87]

This was such a great story. I loved the plot and the chemistry between Lex and Chloe. I loved most of all you interpretation of Lex/Chloe.

[jenwin23]

I like the story, but I feel like I should comment that you have a lot of wrong spellings and wrong word choices. For example "ever" instead of "every." I know some of it must be mis-typing - for example the pronoun confusion "he" instead of "her" or "she," but it takes me out of the story as I try to figure out what you meant as opposed to what you wrote. I'm not trying to be mean, but if no one tells you, then you have no motivation to force yourself to grow. Last example "In one last admit she pulled her self out of the place to his car to go to the apartment to get Lex." Admit? Not what you're going for here and I have no idea what word you meant to have.

[jaab]

I really like this story, have read it before, the only thing I didint like was the fact that Chloe forgave them, I mean after everything they did, and the fact that Lex got married. Well as much as I like a happy Chlex ending. I think I would have liked better if she didint forgive them and if she didint go back to Lex. Maybe its just me, but I kind of hoped that she would find herself and make a life without them. That being said, I still enjoyd the story and thought the storyline very original.

[reyeslu]

Wow, this was such an interesting ride. There were no gaps. At no point was I asking, "but, how did that happen?" It just all flowed. You had me on the Lex betrayal and rooftop dream in Japan. But I loved the happy ending. AND I just have to say I loved Loved LOVED Gabe as a badass. The way you wove in the Smallville stuff was genius. I haven't seen those episodes, but it was easy to see it happening. Thanks!

[malugargula]

Finished rereading this amazing fic
It's so good

[lia00027]

I really like this story. Good job.

[trckyrcky]

Its been a while since I read this and now that I had the chance to re-read this, I really really like the kick ass Chloe.

[Ami Rose]

That was intense! Had me on the edge of my seat at every turn! Amazingly write and absolutly lived it!