Secret Mafia Princess

12

I twist out of the way, finally using my full speed before this guy can land another punch. I kick him behind his legs making him lose his balance, then I do a roundhouse kick and it lands perfectly on his head, making him fall to the ground. He seems to be dizzy and swaying lightly because of the force I used.

However he stands up while still clearly off balance as he sways so I say "Tap the ground three times and admit that women can have a place in the mafia and it can end."

He just shakes his head and stands up straighter, well he tries too, and stands up straighter, well he tries too, and says "Men don’t give up."

"You should learn too.." I reply as I send another kick to his stomach. I twist backwards coming closer to him and elbow his rips with as much force as I can, which makes him double over in a pain. Meaning I more than likely cracked his ribs.

"You really should've just surrendered because this is going to hurt." I say right before I punch the same rib I cracked. I spin behind him and kick his back sending him onto his knees, then I swiftly do another round house kick with as much force as I can muster up to his head, and he lands on the ground unconscious.

I just bend the ropes out of my way and step out of the ring, and walk over to the men who seem surprised, which should've been expected.

"Was that good enough for all of you?" I ask smartly knowing they expected me to tap out or end up on the ground

"You toyed with him.." Lorenzo says

I shrugged knowing that it was sort of my thing and I say "Now you know what I did in middle school, only back then I just pushed their head smack into a wall or the nearest locker."

"You seemed to leave that out of your story.." Francesco says almost with a smile

"I just wanted to let all of you figure it out for yourselves. I wanted to see if you'd underestimate me, which you did.. Although I appreciate that all of you were willing to bend the rules for me, so I wouldn't die.. but I'm not some princess who expects the world to revolve around her. I got myself into this world the moment I called Elena, so I'll deal with every challenge as it comes. I knew what I was getting myself into believing it or now, or at least I had a pretty good idea. So I'm as prepared as it gets." I say with seriousness and honesty

Everyone just stays silent and stares at me.

I then turn and look at Luca and ask

"What's the third step?"

"Weapons." He answers simply

"Meaning it's a cut or be cut type of test."

I say basically translating what he said, and I promise I saw him smirk for like two seconds.

"When is it?" I ask.

"You can start tomorrow.." Valente says.

"Why not today?" I question

"Because you need rest.. you were hurt in the fight. " Valente responds.

"Would any of you take the rest?" I ask.

"This isn't about me." Valente says.

"Meaning you wouldn't." I reply.

"She's really good at that..." Lorenzo says.

"It's a gift I guess." I say to Enzo

Then I look at Luca and say " If I'm going to pass it won't matter if I do it today or tomorrow. Trust me. I'm fine."

"You can start the next step whenever you want." Luca tells me.

"Today." I say.

Luca nods and turns and gestures for me to follow him. We all go down another floor which is like a basement. I know it isn't the cells because there isn't a cell in here however it's dark and there is a man tied up without a shirt, and he looks like he's in rough shape.

"Part of the next step is to torture a prisoner, however this time we actually need something from him.. so just be sure not to kill him..." Luca says and I nod and ask "What's the information you need?" He looks surprised that I'm actually going through with it.

"He was one of ours but recently he has sided with the Russians. I want to know why.."

Luca surprisingly explains to me.

"Does it matter how I do it?" I ask just to be safe.

"No, just don't kill him. Lorenzo is the best at extracting information, he is going to stay here with you, while we'll be waiting outside." He tells me.

The rest leave and Diego gives me a nod on his way out. Lorenzo looks at me and says "After you.." I walk in front of him and go to the table with the weapons. This is new for me so I'm a little at a loss but I don't quite feel out of my element yet. So that's good.

"His name is Pietro. You already know the information you have to get, just use your instincts, and don't kill him. I'll have to report everything to Luca as it's mandatory for only one other person to be in here just in case something happens. Your father was actually the one with me." Lorenzo tells me and I nod not really sure what to say, and I grab the bottle of water.

Lorenzo hides in the dark corner of the room. I dump the water on the guy to wake him up. The guy cusses and he opens his eyes, seeming confused.

Just as he sees me standing there his eyes widen. I expected that because I'm a woman whom he's never seen before.

"It's you!" He says as his eyes adjust

"Obviously. Who are you?" I ask

"Pietro." He answers

"Why are you down here?" I question seeming innocent and faking concern

"I turned on the family. You?" He asks

"I got curious. Why would you turn on your family?" I reply keeping up the act

"They aren't my family. Valente killed my father because he had his own opinion and dared to share it." He answers seeming angry

"What did you do?" I ask, faking my confusion.

"I joined up with some other friends of mine to find this girl, who they believed would come here...and she did." He says, looking at me smugly. I remember when he opened his eyes he seemed to already know me, but I continued to play innocent and confused.

"Her name is Novaelle. My friend is obsessed with her. He says she's a real nice f*ck. You know who she is don't you?" He asks taunting me.

I nod and wipe all emotions off of my face.

"I may have broken my cover but he will find you..and when he does he's going to reign hell upon your new family until he gets you back.. and when he gets his hands on you, no one not even father dearest will be able to save you." He says trying to scare me and at this point I'm over it and I know what I have to do.

"Then it's a good thing I can save myself."

I reply as I take a knife out of my pocket and carve "traitor" on his back. He hiss in pain and cusses at me the whole time but I just go emotionless.

I walked over to Lorenzo and handed him the knife without making eye contact, because I already know he has questions.

I continued on and picked up the hammer that was laying on the weapons table and walked over to Pietro only to swing it to his left knee cap.

"YOU STUPID b***h!" Pietro yells at me.

So I do the reasonable thing and swing the hammer into his right knee cap breaking it and he just screams in pain.

I hand Lorenzo the hammer when he walks over to me. Then I turn and walk out the doors to see the rest of the group in the hall waiting for me.

I look straight at Luca and say

"Lorenzo is most likely finishing up.. then we are going to need to talk. I'll be in my room until you're ready."

I don't wait for a reply, I just walk back up the stairs and find the room my stuff is in. I take a shower to clear my mind and let my emotions surface.

I get out and change into something casual and comfortable, then I lay on my bed wishing that I had never gone out to that club while my mom was sick.

I shouldn't have.

Because now my mistake and dark past is going to ruin the only chance of having a real family that I have, if you can even call them that at this point…

Author’s Note; Hi my darlings, you’re at the end of chapter 12 and I hoped you enjoyed it…

What do you think Nova is hiding from her family that could possibly ruin their peace??

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