A Soul for A Soul

I Made A Deal With The Devil

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Chapter 2: A Soul for A Soul

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*Amir Roswell*

Then, the door was slammed open.

It was his bodyguard, Nikolai.

"Amir! Thank God you're alright!" Nikolai was panting heavily, and his black suit was covered in blood everywhere. There was a trail of blood coming from him, that Amir could see the blood drop to the floor.

"What's going on?!" Amir asked in a panicked voice, but instead of giving him a proper explanation Nikolai just picked Amir up and tried to escape with him.

‘No matter what happens, you must protect my child, got it?’

Hester’s words emerged in Nikolai’s mind, as he was carrying Amir in his arms, trying to escape through the chaos that was occurring in the mansion.

‘Even when I die, I want you to stay by his side and protect him. I want my child to live and be happy. I want him to lead an ordinary life, find a mate who loves and supports him’

His words repeated in Nikolai’s mind, making him tear up.

God, what was going to happen to them now?

A tragedy had happened.

At almost 3 am, one of Hester’s enemies had successfully discovered his hideout and trespassed his home, killing him in cold blood.

Of course, his brothers fought back and tried to protect their boss at all costs, but they failed.

Hester Roswell was now dead. One of the greatest Britain mob leaders was now dead.

While, Amir’s step-siblings and stepmother, were nowhere to be found.

Nikolai figured that they managed to escape and were currently hiding somewhere.

"Ah, shit. I think they won't be able to find us here, Amir." Nikolai had found a good hiding spot out in the woods and finally put Amir down, who was currently only in his thin pajamas, feeling very cold and scared.

What was going on?

"Is...father okay? Where is he?!" Amir screamed at Nikolai, making him cover his mouth with his hands, "I'm so sorry, Amir." He whispered as Amir was tearing up, realizing what had happened.

"Your father...was murdered..."

Amir had started to weep, crying in Nikolai’s arms, trying so hard not to be too loud, so the others wouldn't spot them.

"...Dammit, we shouldn't have trusted that organization! They betrayed us! They betrayed boss and now...now..."

Nikolai was devastated too.

He had been working for Amir’s father ever since he was a teenager. He had always viewed him as a father figure, even though he was a mob boss.

To Nikolai , he was the father he never had.

And of course, Amir was hurting.

What would he do without his father?

His beloved father was gone, and now, Amir was all alone. He had no family left, no one to protect him from his cruel step-siblings and mother.

Well, at least he had Nikolai. Nikolai would always be loyal to him.

But now, nothing would be the same.

Everything would change.

***

Thousands of Alphas were mourning the loss of their great leader. Hester Roswell’s funeral was held shortly after his shocking death. The Alphas were all dressed in black suits, while the Omegas were wearing their black kimono dresses, all gathered around, griefing.

Amir’s stepmother let out a few cries during the funeral ceremony, while he remained blank. Instead of showing his emotions during the funeral, he decided to let it all out when he was all alone.

There was no point in showing your emotions during the ceremony either. Amir knew he was going to get judged for it. Everything he did, he was always judged for it. His attitude, his appearance, his emotions...

Nobody was ever satisfied.

Well, his father was...somehow pleased with him.

But now...he was gone.

Finally, after enduring a very painful ceremony, everyone packed it up and headed back to the headquarters.

Now that the boss was gone, the new successor had to be chosen.

Of course, the heir in line was now Amir’s oldest Alpha step-sibling and Katherine, who was Hester’s wife, would be second in command. Williams Roswell, Amir’s oldest Alpha step-sibling, would now be the new leader of the organization.

And Amir couldn't lie.

He was scared.

He knew that this woman wouldn't miss a chance to get rid of him, now that her son would be in charge, and his father was gone.

He almost found her behavior suspicious at times, that he was starting to believe that his father's death wasn't a mere coincidence. Yes, Amir was sure. Katherine betrayed her husband, so her son could be the new heir and steal his glory. Amir was sure of it.

But how could he avenge his father?

Amir was powerless. He was an Omega, bastard child. No one in the organization would accept him as a leader. They would probably have a good laugh and ridicule him for even thinking of becoming their leader. They only 'respected' him because he was the boss's son.

But now that he was dead, Amir meant nothing to them.

"Congrats, Williams," Amir congratulated his oldest step-sibling, and now the new leader with a fake smile "Thank you, Amir-" and then headed upstairs to his room, no longer wanting to be part of the foolish celebration, when Katherine stopped him.

"You insolent brat. You can no longer behave the way you did when your father was alive. Now that he's dead, you mean nothing to us, to the organization. You're a bastard child, and I will get rid of you. Mark my words."

Amir chose to remain silent, gave her a cold gaze, and ignored her threat.

Instead, he rushed to his room upstairs to hide from everyone.

***

A few days had passed, and it seemed like everyone had already moved on from his father's death.

Amir had started to cry, just thinking about him.

‘Father, why did you have to die now? Your stupid wife is threatening to get rid of me. And I'm scared. I'm just a useless Omega as she says. What should I do? I want things to change. I need everything to change. I don't want to be a stupid doll anymore’.

Amir’s inner thoughts were interrupted by Nikolai knocking on the door, then entering the room, as he had heard Amir’s soft cries from outside.

''Are you alright, Amir?'' Nikolai walked towards Amir’s side, while the first meeting had just finished downstairs.

Williams was their new leader now.

Katherine’s oldest Alpha son was now the new leader, while her other son was an apprentice and was also training to become even more powerful and help out in the organization too.

Katherine wanted her two sons to have a powerful position in the organization, but her two sons...weren't very fit for it. Amir had always found them stupid and cursed them behind their backs.

Amir was more qualified than they would ever be, but Katherine was an evil witch and couldn't admit that her two precious Alpha sons were useless.

But Amir would prove her wrong and show everyone his worth.

He was determined.

Yes, maybe he was powerless and a little scared at the moment, but slowly, he'd achieve everything he wanted.

''...Nikolai, you won't abandon us, right?'' Amir asked as he looked up to him, wiping away his tears.

He already had many plans.

He just needed someone to help him.

And that someone was Nikolai.

''Of course not. I've vowed to your father that I'll always be by your side and protect you, Amir!'' Nikolai assured Amir, making him smile, ''Good because if you thought of leaving me with those fools, I'd chop all of your fingers off!''

Nikolai chuckled, then became serious, ''But seriously, Amir. What now? You know, your step-mother...isn't very favorable of you. I'm sure she's already thinking of ways to get rid of you. I heard...her threat just before.."

And Nikolai was right.

***

The next few days, Amir overheard a conversation between Katherine and another gang leader.

She was planning to sell Amir off to some illegal Omega prostitution ring.

As if he would let her do that!

Sell him off to the black market like he was a piece of meat for Alphas to consume!

"Interested in having a male Omega? His attitude is trash, but he has a doll face and his body is in very good shape. I believe all Alphas would go crazy for him," That was what Katherine was talking about with the gang leader, talking about Amir like he was some doll she could sell away.

Amir was enraged, just by hearing their conversation, hearing the delight in Katherine’s voice, as she spoke, making a deal with the other leader.

Too bad Amir was going to ruin her fun.

''That woman is such a bitch! I can't stand this woman! Who does she think she is, planning to sell me off to the black market to become a prostitute? Me?! I bet father is shaking in his grave right now!'' Amir vented angrily to Nikolai, letting him know the conversation he overheard.

''Amir, this is serious. We need to come up with a plan before things get out of hand. You know...she has power now that her son is...the boss. If you get caught, I might not be able to help you--''

''Hey!'' Amir screamed at his bodyguard, ''Don't be all pathetic on me now! I told you I had a plan, didn't I?!''

''So...what's your plan?'' Nikolai sighed softly, eager to hear Amir’s plan.

Of course, he was just worried about the current situation.

He didn't want Amir to be forced into prostitution either.

But he knew how harsh their world was. How easily someone's life could get ruined...

Especially if you were an Omega.

''My plan is simple,'' Amir started to say, ''I want you to help me find a powerful Alpha who's a gang leader! I don't care if the Alpha is Russian or Japanese or Italian. I just need the Alpha to be powerful! And to know the business.”

''Huh?''

Nikolai was confused.

What was Amir planning?

He wasn't so sure...

''Amir...are you planning to make a deal with another gang leader?''

''Something like that!'' Amir replied excitedly, ''But it's urgent! We need to find that special Alpha, like now! Can you help me find the one? You have connections in most countries especially Russia! You're more familiar with the country than I am! So...help me out?''

It was true.

Amir hadn't visited his mother's country since forever.

The last time he visited his mother's hometown, Magadan, he was only 10 years old.

Still, he was fluent in Russian. He could speak both English and Russian perfectly.

The only problem was...that he wasn't very familiar with the gangs in Russia. Luckily, he had his bodyguard, who was more familiar than he was.

Nikolai left Russia and arrived in Britain when he was just a teenager.

''I have a few in mind, actually,''

Nikolai knew all the famous gang leaders in Russia.

When Amir’s father was still alive, they would sometimes make deals with Russian crime organizations. They had obtained many weapons and drugs from them, plenty of times.

''Alexander Ivankov.'' The name emerged to his mind right away. ''Ever heard of him?''

Amir shook his head, ''Who's he?'' He asked, wanting to know more about the Alpha.

''He's an Alpha gang leader in Magadan. Their gang mostly deals with drugs, gambling, and weapons. No prostitution or sex trafficking, so I think they're pretty decent, unlike us.''

It was true, Alexander Ivankov’s organization was strictly against sexual violence. They only dealt with drugs and weapons. Nothing else.

''Hmmm, so where can I meet him? Magadan? Should we go there?'' Amir got up from his bed, surprising Nikolai, ''It's my mother's hometown after all!''

''Wait--you want to travel to Magadan to meet the guy?'' Nikolai was taken aback. “You don’t just rush off to make a deal with the devil like that.”

Amir was way too serious about this.

He was determined to avenge his father and take back what was his.

"Alexander...Ivankov? Whatever his name is will be our new savior! Book some tickets to Magadan for us two, kay? I'll come up with an excuse and lie to the witch by tomorrow!"

Amir was way too excited about this, while Nikolai was panicking.

It wasn't that simple to randomly meet with a gang leader and make a deal with them nowadays.

But nothing could stop Amir at that moment.

He was fearless.

And now, his life depended on the Alpha gang leader of Magadan, Alexander Ivankov.

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TBC