The Unruly Wife

Adonis stomped down the stairs furiously, a confused Luca who didn't know exactly why he was angry, chasing after him.

All he knew was they were having a discussion and making good progress until the telephone call. 

Adonis marched into the living room, his deep voice calling for his wife.

"Cara?"

He got no reply.

"Adonis, what's going on?" Luca asked, but Adonis ignored him and stalked up to a guard by the door.

"You! Where's my wife?"

The guy looked like he was about to pee in his pants. Although buff, he wasn't a tall guy, and the stare-down he received from Adonis made him feel frightened even though he wasn't the source of Capo's anger. He pointed towards the stairs.

"Upstairs. Second floor." 

"Doing what? With who?" Adonis snapped at him.

"I don't know. She just told me she was expecting someone, and I should send him up when he gets here." 

Adonis wheeled around and stomped back up the stairs towards the second floor.

"Adonis wait up! What's going on?" Luca followed closely behind as they reached the second floor.

"Cara. She had the audacity to... "

To what?

Luca waited, but his next words died down at the sight in front of him. Adonis let out a low, pissed-off growl.

Following the direction of his gaze, his eyes were met with Cara doing some stretches, the best she could with casts on, in the gym.

That was fine.

The problem was she was practically naked.

He looked back to his side, hoping to pacify Adonis before he went ballistic, but Adonis wasn't there anymore. He was storming towards Cara.

Oh boy!

"What the hell are you wearing?" He bellowed, taking an unknowing Cara by surprise

"Oh! When did you get here?" She asked, still doing simple stretches.

"Don't ignore me. What are you wearing?"

"Workout clothes?"

Adonis eyed the booty shorts and sports bra she had on that practically left nothing to the imagination.

Cara had gone with that particular outfit on purpose. It would be needed to achieve the goal she had in mind for the day. She looked down at her outfit and wondered if she overdid it.

"You'd be better off walking around naked."

"You think so? Maybe I should try that."

"Are you crazy? I have men stationed everywhere. How do you expect them to act seeing their Capo's wife flaunt her privates everywhere?"

She snorted.

"How would I know? I'm not them. Moreover, I'm expecting company, so I'm not going to step out of here." 

"Yeah. Do you mind explaining why I got a call that your ex is on my estate grounds?"

"He's here already? Thank God. I thought he wasn't going to make it."

Adonis groaned as flexing his tense fingers. He felt like strangling or punching someone. Anything. Just a way to vent out his frustration and anger?

"So you got dressed up for him?" 

"No. I got dressed to train to fight!"

"What training? You can't even walk without a crutch. Are you even listening to yourself? You sound like a dumb person trying to prove she's not dumb." 

"Hmm.. guys?" Luca spoke up

They both snapped their heads towards him.

"What is it?!" 

"Hey! No shouting at me. I just got a call; should he be allowed in or not?" 

"No!"

"Yes! You're not going to control me, Adonis. I just got another chance at life, which is your fault; thank you very much, and I will not be defined by my past. I've placed it all behind me." 

Adonis fumed.

Was this how it was going to be? Does she think he doesn't know that Kane worked with the Grecos? Well, two can play this game. If this is the path she wants to take, so be it. 

"Fine. Do whatever you want. I'll do whatever I want too." 

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Kane walked in, his calm outer demeanour totally contrasting how he felt within.

All eyes fell on him. Cara smiled

"Kane darling?"

Luca couldn't believe his eyes. "Isn't that—"

Adonis hummed, glaring at Kane before walking off to his study. Luca pelted questions upon questions at Adonis the minute they got back.

"I know that guy. I saw him in the footage—the one where your drink was tainted with that aphrodisiac. I thought you said he cheated on her."

"I don't know what goes on in that little head of hers."

"Surely his intentions are not pure... walking in here knowing what he did to you, he must have some sort of backing." 

Adonis chuckled darkly.

"I guess we'd have to wait to find out." 

*****

As soon as Adonis left the gym, Cara changed out of her outfit to something more decent. Her work was done, and from the look in Kane's eyes when he walked in, she knew she wouldn't have to continue her charade for too long before he became hooked.

She gave an excuse about how tired she was to exercise and suggested a simple hangout instead, although she spent the entire time throwing subtle hints at him and flirting shamelessly.

If she knew this would be so effective, she'd have implemented it a long time ago.

Getting to make Adonis jealous while pretending to be totally under the Grecos palm was something she enjoyed a little more than she should.

She felt a hand on her thigh, snapping her out of her thoughts.

"So," Kane started, with a small caress that made Cara want to retch. "I think I should be on my way now. You'll call me right?"

Cara gave a perfectly constructed fake smile.

"Of course. I didn't know how much I missed you until now. I can't wait to see you again." 

Seeing him off to the end of the second floor, she waved him goodbye, returning to the room.

Kane had just placed a foot past the door when he felt a strong, firm hand shoot out to grab him.

He felt the cold butt of the gun press into his neck.

A soft click sounded as the person took the safety out.

"Don't do anything stupid and come with me."