The Mafia Princess

Episode5

I moved away from the window back to my bed and sat on it. I wrapped around myself because I had started to feel the chill of the breeze and I had started shivering. I took deep breaths to stop my teeth from clattering together. It took a while but it eventually stopped. I wiped away the tears and eventually I calmed down. I was still in shock over the news and the memory I had just relieved. That was over 15 years ago but I still felt the same way I felt back then, hopeless and weak. I refused to let fear rule me, I would get the revenge I was hoping for and they’d burn the same way I almost burnt. I stood back up and went to the window but this time around I shut it before heading into my closet and changing out of the dress from the party. I went into the shower and stood under it while letting it run over me. I swiped my hands over my face and rubbed it gently. From the shower I heard the door open and then closed softly. I knew it wasn’t Nate because he never used the front door, and Xavier wouldn’t come here so that means it was Ezra. I sighed and turned off the faucet. I got out of the shower and grabbed a robe that hung on the wall, along with a towel which I wrapped around my hair. I dried my body down then took my time in picking out my pajamas. I settled for a cherry red one with white polka dots. I wore it and I left the towel wrapped around my hair as I went out of the suite. Ezra and Nate were standing by the door speaking in low voices. They hadn’t noticed me yet so I shut the door to the closet so hard they moved apart.

“I didn’t ask you to come in”. I said and they looked even guiltier. I moved to the vanity table and turned the chair so I could see their face. I pulled the towel off my hair and draped it over the back of the chair. I picked up my hair dryer and connected it to the socket before looking back at them intently, waiting for them to answer.

“We just wanted to make sure you were okay”. Ezra broke the silence. After he finished speaking I turned on the dryer the noise the dryer blocked out any other sound. I smiled at them at then proceeded to dry the hair. I turned it off and Nate opened his mouth to say something and then I turned it on again effectively shutting him up. He shrank back behind Ezra and looked away. I’m glad he knows I’m pissed and has the effort to look scared. I looked back at Ezra as I continued to dry the hair. They didn’t try to speak again till I was done drying the hair. I dropped the dryer and looked at then gesturing for them to continue.

“You understand why we did it. We didn’t want you to lose focus”. Ezra said and I dropped my head with a sigh. I looked back up at them without a trace of amusement.

“My focus on this problem shouldn’t be brought into question. Rather your trust in me. I’ve spent one f*****g year away and the past 15 years training and planning for this moment. I shouldn’t be question”. I said fiercely.

“I trust you Alma. Hell, I’ve had faith in you from day one and I know you can do this. I just want to protect you. You’re my sister and I want to protect you. This could get messy and I don’t want you involved, but I know you won’t let it go”. Ezra said fury lining his voice. I did get their reasoning but I didn’t sympathize with their deceit.

“Well, I stopped caring about your opinions when you lied to me”. I said without feeling. Ezra looked like he was ready to blow but he could s**t rocks for all I care. Instead of saying anything he turned and left leaving Nate behind. I turned my attention to him and he walked closer to me. For what it’s worth he really looked sorry. I softened my expression. This was Nate I was looking at. He stopped in front of me and squatted. He held onto my legs and I made effort not to move his hands away.

“I’m sorry; I should have told you about it, I didn’t want you to hurt so I kept it to myself. I’ll tell you everything from now on”. He said and I just watched him.

“I can take care of myself. If anything I don’t want anyone else on this case. It’s personal; it became personal when they killed everyone”. I said softly. I held his face and made him look up at me. He held my hands that were on either side of his face and squeezed reassuringly.

“You have everyone in this house behind you in whatever it is. You’re not alone anymore, I’m here for you”. Nate said and I nodded. He gave me a small smile and I returned.

“I love you”. I said blowing him a kiss.

“I love you too”. He said and caught the kiss. I smiled at that.

“Do you think I was too harsh on Ezra?” I asked him and he looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding.

“He’ll get over it before tomorrow”. Nate said and stood up. I looked up at him curiously. He bent by the waist and slid one arm under my knees and the other was at my back. He lifted me up effortlessly and I held his neck to remain balanced. I looked up at him and he was also looking down at me. His eyes were soft with apology and he looked so cute I couldn’t help myself kissing his jaw. I traced his jaw with my lips and I felt him shiver. His hands tighten where they held me and I smiled against his jaw. We got to the bed and he dropped me. I bounced twice before I settled on the bed. I leaned up placing my hands behind me as support; I looked up at him expectantly.

“I offended you on your very first day back. I’m hoping to make it up to you”. He said and started undoing his buttons. I watched intently as he took them off, one by one. I watched as more of that beautiful olive skin came into view. I wanted to stand and help him take it off but I chose to let him do what he wanted to do. I’d enjoy the show.

Once he was done with all the buttons he pulled the shirt off in one swift motion. My mouth fell open for a moment and I admired this fine specimen before me. He then undid the clasp of his belt while looking straight at me. The sound of metal hitting against the other sounded through the room and that turned me on even more. He smiled as if he could see the pool that was forming in the depths of my stomach. He pulled the belt free of his pants and dropped it along with his discarded shirt.

“I’m still dressed. Aren’t you going to help with that?” I pointed at the shirt and he nodded. He turned away from me and I was about to protest I kept quite just watching him. He went to the window and took the ties from it. He walked back to me with it swinging it so I could see. I knew instantly what he was planning to do with that. He climbed the bed slowly and held my leg, he pulled me towards him. He held my hand and asked for the other one. I gave him and he tied them together. I looked at him but he was focused on his work. He pulled my hands up so they were above my head, then he held both sides of my shirt and pulled. The fabric started tearing and I opened my mouth to protest, but he gave me a look that made me pause. He tore the rest of the fabric into two and he just stared at my naked form with a little smile. He looked up at me briefly and I didn’t need any other warning.