Chapter Forty : Family ties

Adrian

I had to leave Ella to make sure that no security was breached. I missed her like hell and having to do this is killing me. I wish I was making her my wife under different circumstances but what can I do?

Being king has its downside. Wishes are for small children. As I drive to my mother's apartment, I can't help but think about how she will take the news once she hears that she is a prize everyone is after due to the ledger.

I don't give a fuck about it, but if it will weaken my territories then I might as well own the fucking thing. I step on the gas to cloud my thoughts and speed through the night. She has fucked up on several occasions but I was decent enough to get her a penthouse as far away from me as fucking possible.

My phone flashes and I pick up using the button on my steering wheel "Just let me blow her brains out." Luca complains.

"Is that why you called? You can't handle one female?" I respond flatly knowing that this is his worst nightmare.

"You're doing