All Chapters of Her protector indebted to the mafia boss: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Our eyes connect once she opens the door, her face has softened, and without a word, she pulls me close and hugs me.I can’t believe what I just told her, what I just revealed. But I had to. I had to make her understand.I wrap my arms around her, suddenly feeling lighter. It’s a moment of pure vulnerability, a moment of raw emotions. We stand there for what feels like an eternity, holding each other, savoring the warmth of each other’s embrace.In that moment, I know I made the right decision, telling her everything. And I make a resolute promise to myself, that nothing will ever happen to her. If worst comes to worst, and maybe don orders to have her killed, I won’t do it.I won't be able to bring myself to harm her, not after what we've shared, not after what I've felt. I'll protect her with every fiber of my being, even if it means going against Don's orders, even if it means risking my own life. I'll make sure she's safe, no matter what it takes. I'll be her shield, her protector

“Well, nothing?” I snarled at Jim, my anger boiling“We couldn’t find them.” He said looking down at his feet.I can’t believe what I’m hearing. “You’re telling me and old lady and another carrying a baby out ran you guy?” I ask in disgust “how much more incompetent can you guys get?”He doesn’t respond, infuriating me the more. I take a step closer to him, my voice rising. “I’m talking to you!” I barked “when I talk to you, you respond.”Jim flinched, but still said nothing. I could feel my anger reaching a breaking point. How did I manage to have incompetent fools working for me? I pay them to get the job done and yet, they constantly fail me.“Look at me,” I growled, my eyes blazing with fury.Jim slowly raise his eyes to meet mine, I could see the fear in them. Good, he should be afraid.“Get out of my sight!” I spat “ I don’t want to see your face until you’ve found mark and those women. And bring them to me alive!,” I barked “else,” I stop there, leaving the rest to his imagina

We arrive at Rex’s apartment, a nondescript building in a quiet neighborhood. I pay the driver and usher Sarah and her mom out the taxi, with little Chloe who was asleep, exhausted. Rex answers the door, a look of relief on his face when he sees us.“Uh thank God you made it,” he says ushering us inside. “We tried calling you severally.”That’s when I feel my pocket and realize I left my phone inside the car. “Fuck!” I exclaim“Mark,” Joe calls out coming from the living room “fuck you got us worried for a minute. We were this close to start looking for you.” He says heavy of a sigh of relief.“It’s fine. I’m fine. Abandoned my phone due to the chase. It was intense. I’m just glad no one got hurt. This is Sarah, Dave’s wife by the way, and her mum,” I turn to introduce them. “Little Chloe is asleep.”“Come in, come in.” Rex says, welcoming us “you’re safe now.”Noticing Sarah’s hesitance I nod, “it’s fine. They’re the good guys.”Sarah nods slightly, still looking uncertain, but she f

“You know what, you don’t need to answer that,” Sarah said, I heave a sigh of relief, I doubt I would have told her anyways. “Can I use the restroom?” She asked in the calmest tone you’d least expect from someone who has just been informed about the death of her husband.“Yea sure,” I and Rex reply in unisonShe gets up, “I’ll be quick mom,” she said to her mom, gives Chloe a quick peck before leaving for the bathroom“Do you think she’s—" Rex is asking when I cut in “do you think she’s going to be okay?” Thinking again, I add “of course not, that was a dumb question.”“She’s not okay now, but she’ll be. My daughter isn’t one to show emotions. She just needs time to take it in that’s all.” Her mum says “Thank you so much for your help?—"“Mark,” I respond.“Mark,” she repeats, her eyes welling up with tears “thank you.”I nod, feeling a sense of helplessness as I exchange eye contact with Rex and Joe. I want to do more to comfort her, but I know I’ve done all I can for now.Rex leaves

“The fuck!” Tiffany exclaims as I and Rex burst the cabin door open “mark?!” She looks like she’s seen a ghost, her eyes wide open with shock and fear.The state I meet her in is not what I expected. She’s wearing old sweatpants and a worn out shirt. Her hair is damp, obviously from a shower. And she’s lost a lot of weight obviously, her cheeks sunken and her eyes prominent. But that’s not it either, she almost look… contented. A sense of calmness radiates from her, like she’s found a sense of peace in this isolated cabin.I scan the room for signs of her captive, while Rex makes a sweep the cabin, his gun drawn. But there’s no one else here. Just Tiffany, alone, looking almost … happy. The realization throws me off guard.“Tiffany?” I say but it comes out croaked“Mark?” She repeats again. Her face switching to relief as she comes forward and hugs me, throwing me off guard again.“Ohmygod we literally spoke about you this morning. Stefano was on his way to come find you. Oh my god. S