"Yo you alright man?" Diego asked patting my shoulder to snap me out of my thoughts.
Throughout the meeting María looked sad, Distracted even.
I needed to make sure she was OK and with that I made the decision that I should go check on her.
"Yeah I'm going to go see if Marìa is ok. I'll catch you guys later?" I informed them.
The three of them nodded their heads in response as they carried on with their conversation. I had no missions today, Marcell and Lorenzo were leading them so I left them to their plans.
I swiftly glided my way out of the room with one destination on my mind, to María's office knowing full well she would most definitely be getting the paperwork out the way.
She's always ahead, Her mind always insisting the paperwork is complete the second it's handed to her.
The Excitement was building up in me the closer I got to Maria's office.
I was eager to see her. Especially in that outfit she was wearing, hell I'd be excited to see her in an oversized jumper and joggers.
It's going to be hard for me to stand in the same room as her and not take her right there and then.
It's always a struggle for me to hold myself back when around her, I don't get this urge around any other woman other than her.
I let out a harsh breath shaking my head to rid my mind of its own thoughts before turning the handle to Maria's office.
I stored in my steps faltering in my tracks as a blonde haired woman came Into my sight.
She was crying With blood pouring from her head. In result, staining her blonde hair red. What happened to her?
Confused as to why this woman is in María's office looking the way that she did I turned my attention to María questioningly.
She was Sat in her white leather chair behind her desk with her legs spread wide across the desk.
Now I was Even more Confused as to why she was Sat like that.
I lower my gaze to see a man's back with his head underneath her skirt.
My mind has to be Playing tricks on me, I blinked. Taking a second glance, my mind wasn't playing tricks, What I see is reality.
I couldn't believe it.
María was here with one of my men?
My Jaw Clenched as I tried to keep my rage at bay. Grinding my teeth together in an attempt to not blow up.
Trying my hardest not to put a bullet in this mans back right now, Lord I wish Maria wasn't here
"WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON IN HERE" My voice boomed across the room, Marie flinched and The man raised his head from beneath her skirt.
Don't kill him Lucien, at least not until Maria is out of sight.
I knew the man instantly, The man who dared go against my rules and touch my woman was James.
What is with her and her infatuation with her fucking bodyguards?
I could feel my body shaking with the anger causing through.
María removed her eyes from mine, lowering her gun.
Did She really not give a shit that I was here? I was angry, shit I was beyond angry, it's becoming way too much for me. To even real in.
She held the end of the barrel to James's head and Without a single word exchanged He lowered his head underneath her skirt yet again.
I can't believe this fucking shit, He's dead! That's it I'll kill him I'll fucking kill him.
As fast as I could I stormed towards where María was Sat.
Swiftly pulling my gun from its waist band around my waist.
I raised the gun up aiming the barrel right for James temple. My trigger finger was trembling, itching to end this man's life.
For María's sake I really am trying my hardest not to accidentally pull the trigger "GET THE FUCK OUT BEFORE I BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT" I roared.
María's eyes went wide at my words, Good maybe she will think twice about giving herself to my men.
My thoughts got cut off as María smirked at the woman on the opposite side of her desk.
Does she think I won't pull the trigger?.
Pulling the safety off My gun, I forced the barrel into the side of the rat's head.
Finally realising my presence he quickly stood up racing for the door taking the blonde woman with him.
I balled both my fist and my jaw In an attempt at trying to calm myself down.
I lowered my gun and turned to face María.
Soon as I laid my eyes back on her I was disgusted, my rage becoming all too consuming.
I gripped her upper arm pulling her to stand up off of the chair.
"OWW LUCIEN WHAT THE FUCK!" she screamed at me.
I loosened my grip, I didn't mean for it to be so tight on her.
"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT PIECE OF SHIT" I gritted out. "Another bodyguard María? really? Their not paid to FUCK YOU" I spat at her allowing my rage out.
María pull at her arm, trying to pull it from my tight hold.With no success it angered her as I watched her screw her face up
María's pov-I slid my back down the wall, my knees collapsing beneath me, My tears uncontrollably streaming down my face.
I was thankful that no one was allowed on this floor with the exception of me and the four guys.I didn't want to be around people right now, I couldn't muster up the ability to fake a smile.I sat myself on the sofa, my head resting against the arm.Diego put Netflix on flicking through the tv shows.After a ten minute debate about watching the originals I obviously lost but we finally came to a mutual agreement on watching Dexter.I relaxed into the sofa, Diego covering me with a blanket and Shortly after, I had drifted off into a deep sleep.I woke up to the sound of a door slamming and the lights being turned on.I blinked my eyes rapidly in an attempt at adjusting to the sudden light.Feeling a soft pillow and sheets beneath me I quickly realised I was now in my room. Die
My door flew open almost ripping off of its hinges as Diego barged his way in"WTF ARE YOU DOING" he blew up, Narrowing his eyes at his closest friend.
Clenching my fists, in an attempt to freeze my anger, I made my way to Lucien's room.This is completely insane! what the fuck is he thinking?How could he do this to a woman, María of all people.I was angry.Lorenzo is going to flip his lid when he finds out about this.I knew Lucien was possessive of María but jeez he's fucking nuts.When he said everyone would know she was his by the end of the night, I had assumed he had meant by making it official with her again, You know be a couple?. I never could have imagined this outcome.Coming out of my thoughts as I approached his bedroom door.Without a knock I walked into the room.He wasn't there. The only other place I could think he would be was the bar on the rooftop or the gym.
Lucien's Pov-I made my way down the balcony stairs. My emotions were everywhereMy mind s
I awoke from my sleep, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I rolled over to see the time.It was five in the evening already.
I understand him being angry at her for what she did yesterday but to shut her down like that after seeing how broken she already was, he let her down.All she wanted from him was the comfort of her big brother even I could see that.
“Mom” Marcus yelled in panic as my head was lifted from the cold floor. “Get some ice for your mother she hit her head” I heard Lucien, he sounded so close, I could smell him, he smelt just like I remember. “This is your fault asshole” Marcus fired “Or maybe it was your unique way of introducing yourself. SON” Lucien defended. “Maria, can you hear me?” his voice was so close yet so soft like a whisper. I didn’t dare open my eyes, maybe it was a nightmare? If that’s the case than I’m stuck in a dream state. His touch feels so real. I was being a child, hoping that the longer I keep my eyes closed the higher chance of the possibility of it being nothing more than just a dream. “Maria” he called the touch of his fingertips to my skin as he brushed them gently across my brow and along my check. “Fuck, shit! mom?” Marcus’s panic snapped me forward and I flicked my eyes o
Epilogue Eighteen years has passed since you both took your leave. Every day I miss you both. Diego too, when you guys made your leave from this world and I made mine from that hell, I had made the sacrifice to leave him behind. It was a painful sacrifice, but he had the right to choose his own path just like I did mine. I don’t know if you can hear me, maybe its wishful thinking but I pray every day that you watch over him for me. I have had no contact with him or any other from that life in eighteen years, but I did it, I finally got out. I faced those struggles with you all in my mind, through the good times and the bad. Sometimes I let my mind wonder in imagination, with the what ifs and the possibilities of what could have been if you both could spend one more day down here. I know Marcus could use an uncle or aunt to vent too. He takes after his father, so handsome with his dark hair and strong mind but sometimes I feel as though a mother just won’t cut
Maria’s pov- Lucien circled his arms around my waste the warmth of his body against my back was calming as he placed a delicate kiss to my cheek, my eyes closing as his presence soothed me. “Are you ok?” he asked his voice soft and low. I hummed a response, wanting nothing more than to stay in his arms. I was yet again shamelessly avoiding what I came here to do. “We need to talk” I sighed opening my eyes, forcing myself to face reality. “Don’t give me a speech like the one you gave him” Lucien exclaimed, the cool air wrapping around me as he pulled away from me, the loss of his hold no longer keeping me composed. “It is nothing like that” I huffed turning to face him. It sounds crazy to say but this man, this big powerful man in front of me is so God damn emotional it’s unbelievable. “Take a seat please I need to tell you something and I don’t want you to freak out” I nudged his che
Maria’s pov- I was shamelessly killing time to avoid the inevitable confrontation of telling Lucien our news. I didn’t know how he would react, how he would take the news of becoming a father let alone the news that we can leave. He was always so defensive with excuses every time I brought up us leaving the current life that we live. And as for the other thing, I believe being a parent is something he has pictured before but no matter how hard he tries to hide how much that thought scared him I could see it. I have taken a shower and a bath, with a visit to Rocco and Dr Grim in hopes to avoid the conversation I am mere seconds away from having with Lucien, according to Marcel he was in the living area of our floor five minutes ago. I’m praying he is still there because all this walking to avoid the inevitable was killing not just my leg but my whole entire body. “You are not capable of keeping her safe, how many times must she suffer because of your blata
It hurt to think of Diego in pain, of him feeling lost or being lost in any kind of way. That was just not who Diego was, he is all humour, fiery and bright. “I shot myself” I laughed through a sob hoping to relieve some of his pain for even just a moment. “I heard” he strained a chuckle, clearing his throat he pulled back to look at me with his red eyes. They were not as bright anymore, they seemed dull like the brightness of a bulb dying out. “Only you could manage such a thing Angel” he smiled at me, his smile weak but I could tell it was genuine and that’s what I wanted. To see the smiling Diego not the Diego with the reckless look upon his face. “I’m proud of you, your strength is powerful Maria. you took on a fight all on your own and came out still standing” he praised “well standing on a limp leg” he added with a teasing grin. “Shut up, you have a limp leg too” I laughed pus
Maria’s pov- “I am not leaving her in the hands of the likes of you” “The likes of me?” I shot up at the sudden loud crash, my heart racing with panic and dare I say it fear.my body was in pure agony and with my head spinning I could barely focus my eyes. “You can’t keep her safe, none of you can” I whipped my head to the direction of the familiar voice to see Carlos and Lucien in an intense stair down, a mess of broken items at their feet the obvious sign of a tussle. “How I protect my woman is no concern of yours” Lucien fired “That may be but do not make the mistake brother, she is my concern she has been since the night I found her locked in my cousin’s bedroom” I closed my eyes, inhaling deeply in the attempt to calm my beating heart. The crash and the sound of fist to skin that I knew was coming after Carlos’s words echoed around the room. I winced opening my e
Diego’s pov- “Mail whatever is left of the pair to the Trevisani estate” I ordered, wiping my chin on the sleeve of my shirt. “Are you sure that is the message you want to send?” Marcel asked stepping away from the sink he was washing his hands in. “That’s what I said, was it not?” I fired stepping to the now vacant sink. The skin of my hands not visible through the coating of crimson red, fingernails stained with the blood of those animals. “Pack them up and send them off” he ordered to the two men present. “You understand that is a message of war” he said calmly, his eyes burning into the side of my face, like if he looks hard enough, he could read whatever my mind was thinking. “I am aware yes” I clenched my teeth tightly, my eyes focused on the wall in front of me. I don’t think I have felt this much emotion in a very long time. was it anger? pain? I don’t know but it is deafeni
Maria's Pov- Lucien gently tugged at my arms encasing me in his hold with a tight squeeze, pinning me to his chest and leaving no room for me to fight. “I’ve got you” he whispered. “I’ve got you now” he repeated over and over, and I broke into a million pieces as I cried into his chest to thoughts of the night, thoughts of Lorenzo, Aimee and even for some unknown reasons… Vince. A loud pain filled groan pulled me back to my surroundings and I shot away from Lucien’s chest my eyes instantly finding Rocco who was trying to roll his shoulder, the shoulder with the bullet wound. “Get him a doctor” I fired rushing to Rocco’s side, yet again being too caught up in my selfishness that I had let this man bleed for God knows how long while I so selfishly cried a meltdown. “I suppose I’m fired sweetheart” he winced. “Don’t move” I scolded panic stricken as Lucien silently came to my side obser
Maria's POV- “Are you hurt?” he spoke, and I knew he was talking to me, but I couldn’t decipher why he would ask such a question. Was it out of stupidity? Did I look ok? No. Did I look hurt? I sure as hell felt the pain. His eyes darted to Rocco before landing back on me “Is he dead?” he asked, his eyes dipping to the man at my feet. Was his question referring to Rocco or Vince? Either way even a blind man would know someone died in this room by the smell of the blood in the air. “You left me” I spoke, my voice leaving as a croak. He gave the order; I am here because he sent me on this path. “I know, I thought you were safe with Rocco” he said calmly his hands raised in surrender. His eyes for once not portraying his strength. Instead, stormy swirls stared back at me crumbling in an almost panic like as they pleaded with me. It was striking to see something so unusual coming from him I felt