Mafia Born

Chapter Fourteen: Training Session

**Veronica's POV**

To my amazement, Teo never came into the room last night. I was a little disappointed but I'd never tell anyone that. The sun was already up and I turned to see a text message on my phone. I was happy to see it was from Sofia

Good morning, Veronica! Hope you slept well. I'll be at the house around early afternoon. Make sure you eat a good breakfast and stretch. See you soon! ~ Sofia

I casually turned and saw it was already almost 10:00 in the morning. I quickly jumped out of bed, showered, dressed in some yoga pants with matching tank and sports bra, and headed down the hall to the kitchen.

Bella was already gathering food on a plate for me as I sat down at the table. Emilio was reading the newspaper and drinking his morning coffee again. But Teo, was nowhere to be seen. Some bodyguard he turned out to be.

"Good morning darling! Excited about your little workout today?" Bella asks as she joins us at the table.

"Oh yes! It will feel great to get my body back into some kind of shape."

"Teo had to run back to Lorenzo's last night so he should be back sometime today. Maybe. Enzo said he sent someone else down for the time being. He's just getting settled in one of the guest rooms." Emilio stated without moving the paper.

"Really? Who's here?" I asked with a raised brow.

"Good morning, little one.." I didn't have to turn to see who was standing in the doorway. I knew that voice and nickname anywhere.

A shiver went down my spine. I plastered my face with a fake smile and turned to acknowledge him trying hard to hide my

disappointment.

Marco was wearing tight blue jeans and a V-neck white shirt. His muscles screaming to be released from the containment of his clothes. You could also see his tattoos but he didn't have nearly as much as Teo but the tattoos did look good on him. He was also wearing a long thick silver chain with a cross as the charm. Even though I know I was deeply attracted to Teo, Marco was also very easy on the eyes so I didn't mind staring at him a few minutes longer. Yes, Teo and I have an undeniable connection but Marco is still very easy on the eyes.

I just nodded at him and continued with my breakfast. Bella quickly cleaned the kitchen and excused herself. She said she wanted to head back into town today and Emilio happily requested he drive with her. They both left the kitchen leaving me alone with Marco who now sat opposite of me at the table.

One of my hands was resting near my drink when I felt Marco caress it very gently.

"Ronnie, can I be serious with you a moment?" Marco said with pleading eyes.

This is new. I thought to myself.

"Sure." I said without looking up at him.

"I know we started off on the wrong foot and I probably made you feel a little uncomfortable at times...." He started out.

I wanted to roll my eyes at him but I decided to hear him out. I felt him grip my hand slightly to get my attention and I look up at him. His bright blue eyes and blonde hair shined bright in the late morning sun in an almost hypnotizing way. There was no denying Marco was handsome but he had nothing on Teo. Teo was taller, more built, and was covered in tattoos. But Marco was a solid runner up.

"And I want to apologize for my actions and possibly start over. I heard you were training with one of our old comrades and would love to be present. If that's okay with you of course." Marco finished. He was still gently holding my hand in his observing my facial expressions.

I notice his eyes and they are filled with sincerity. He believed what he said and wanted to prove himself to me. It was weird but if I was going to be staying here, I'd have to learn to get along with Lorenzo's men and Marco happened to be one of them. Maybe a fresh start is just what we needed.

"I think that's a good idea, Marco. Let's start over." I finally say offering a slight smile. He returns the smile and brings my hand up to his for a sweet kiss before excusing himself from the table leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I finish my breakfast, do my dishes, and head down to the gym located further down the house passed all the bedrooms. I was surprised with how big the gym actually was. It had everything you would want from treadmills to punching bags to even yoga materials. I swiftly find a spot in front of a mirror with mats spread out to start stretching. I'm not stretching too long when Sofia and Marco join me on the mat.

"Glad to see you're already stretching. Ready for some training?" Sofia looks over at me. She's dressed in a pair of basketball shorts and a loose tank top with her hair pulled into a tight ponytail. Marco decided to change as well. He was now wearing black sweats but it looked like the same V-neck shirt from earlier. Both of them chiseled to perfection. I felt extremely insignificant next to them.

"I think so. Just gotta warn you, I'm rusty and not in the best shape like I used to be."

"You'll be fine, little one. It's like riding a bike. Once you learn, you never forget. Just going to have to shake those cobwebs off. You got this." Marco reassured me.

"Alright. Let's use the bag to start off. Nice and slow." Sofia started out. "Now let's see your fighting stance. That's good. Legs a little further apart. Bring your arms closer to you. Great. Now I want you to give me one good punch. Marco, hold the bag please."

Marco heads behind the bag and holds in place. Sofia stands right next to me as I bring my arm back and punch. Marco hardly flinches.

"Oh come on. You can do better than that. Again, but use more of your weight." Sofia said.

Again I punched the bag, trying to use more of my weight this time and make Marco wobble a little from where he was standing. I could tell he was a little surprised by my force as well as Sofia.

"Good. Again." Sofia repeated over and over until I felt the sweat start to drip down my back. We spent another hour on punching and then switched to kicking. Needless to say I got tired pretty quickly but I made a good amount of progress in the short amount of time.

"Okay. One more exercise before we end for today. Hand to hand combat." Sofia said with a smirk. My eyes widen.

"I definitely don't think that's a good idea. This is just my first day, Sofia."

"You'll be fine. Marco's not going to actually hit you. I want to see how your defense tactics are."

"I'm going to spar with Marco? Are you crazy?? Look at him!" Sofia and Marco both laugh.

"Like Sofia said, I'm not going to hit back. This time, at least. Let's see how you you dance, little one." Marco winks at me.

I get back into my fighting stance and try to put on serious face. I hate to admit it but Marco has been a different person since he arrived this morning. I guess he really does want to start over. He's been more kind and caring while we've been training. I have noticed him a few times checking me out but as soon as I caught him, he blushed and would quickly look away. It was a little cute how innocent he was acting. I like this new Marco.

"Alright. Hit me." Marco ordered.

I go to take my first punch when Sofia's cell phone rings causing me to lose my concentration and accidently landing a strong right hook across Marco's face knocking him to the ground. I don't think I was the only who wasn't paying attention.

"f**k! I'm so sorry Marco. Are you okay?" I asked as I rushed to kneel down beside him.

"Sorry guys. I gotta head out. Marco, finish her training for the day. I'll text you later, Veronica. See ya!" And with that said, Sofia leaves me alone with an injured Marco down on the floor.

He chuckles. "I didn't think you'd hit that hard but damn. You got a nice right hook."

"Thanks. Shall we try again?" I asked as I held out my hand to help Marco back to his feet. He grabbed my hand and he was up again with a bounce.

"Let's give it another go." Marco said with a smile.

In no time, we were back to training. Marco was dodging my blows left and right offering me tips as I went.

"Not bad, little one. How do you feel about actually taking a punch?" He asked with a smirk. I looked at him with a shocking expression on my face. I wiped the sweat off my head with a towel and took a sip of water. "What's that look for?"

"You would hurt me, Marco. You do this kind of stuff all the time. I'm just getting back into the groove. I don't think I'm ready for that yet."

Marco took a sip from his water bottle before responding. "I would never use full force. It's something we do at the compound when we train. Yes, it's always helpful to train with another person but you also need to know how to take a hit. There may be times where the person you're trying to take down is stronger so you have to be prepared to take a punch and regain focus. I promise if you think I hit you too hard, you can hit me a few times to make up for it."

I cross my arms at him and raise my brow. "Promise?"

"Cross my heart." He laughs and crosses his heart before we get back in our stance.

"Okay. Let's fight!" And we were off. I threw a punch, Marco would dodge it or deflect it. He threw a punch, and I maneuvered my way around him a few times before he finally hit me in the arm. I won't lie, it did sting a little but I wasn't going to wuss out the first day of training. We kept going back and forth like this for at least a half hour.

I thought I would have been tired by now but I wasn't. The adrenaline flowed through me urging me to keep going. Everything was going smoothly until my clumsy self goes and slips on the mat. In order to break my fall, my hand automatically reaches out to pull on Marco's shirt. But instead of him helping with my balance, he falls down landing on top of me.

I chuckle nervously as I look into Marco's eyes which were now admiring mine. Hanging out with Marco this afternoon really showed me he meant what he said. He did want to start over. I couldn't lie to myself but I was also attracted to Marco. I don't know why my father chooses to surround himself with well-built, charming, sexy men. Marco moves a strand of my hair out of my face breaking me from my thoughts.

He looks down at my lips and then back up to my eyes. He slowly leans in and I don't back away.

It didn't take me long to feel Marco's lips on me. Sweet and gentle. He racked his tongue on my lower lip begging for access and I let him. Marco quickly takes the lead and begins dominating our kiss. He pulls me closer to his body and uses his hands to begin to explore my body. Moving up and down, he wanted to feel my curves and I allowed him. I wanted to be closer to him. I wanted to feel his skin on mine so I tried to remove his shirt without breaking our passionate kiss but it got stuck under us. Noticing I was begin to get a little frustrated, Marco helps me and removes his shirt himself. I hook my arms around his neck bringing him as close as I can so I could experience his skin pressed into me. Marco returned the favor by gracefully removing my tank top with ease exposing my sports bra. In no time, our lips are moving frantically on each other. He left my lips and began to kiss down my neck and to my collar bone. I was trying to slow down my breathing but the more he kissed me, the more turned on I became. Marco slides each of his index fingers into the sides of my yoga pants and delicately tries to pull them down. His lips crash back onto mine with more determination and passion. I couldn't help but match his energy. We were so engulfed with each other that we didn't notice someone else had entered the room.

Someone cleared their throat and it quickly woke me out of Marco's passionate trace. We both turn to see Teo standing on the mat looking down at us. He was dressed in a fine black Italian suit with shiny dress shoes, black button down shirt, and his hair was slicked to the side. His face made me feel like a little girl who got caught doing something she wasn't supposed to be doing. He was pissed. His eyes scanned over both of our bodies but he appeared more concern with wear Marco's hands were heading. Marco smirks at Teo and remains on top of me. I try to move to end the embarrassment but Marco keeps me in place.

"Back a little late there, Teo. You missed the training session." Marco winks at Teo but I don't think I was supposed to see that.

"I can see that." Teo said through what sounded like gritted teeth.

Marco kisses me on the forehead before getting off me and helping me to my feet. I brush myself off and look anywhere that isn't Teo. I could feel my face redden with not only embarrassment but also because I was incredibly turned on.

"I'm gonna go shower." I announce before I pretty much run out of the gym. I needed a cold shower and an escape from Teo.

If you would have asked me yesterday if I wanted a passionate make-out session with Marco, I would have laughed in your face. However, with Marco turning over a new leaf, I saw a different side of him and I wanted to get to know that side some more. Even though he's a great kisser and the moment might have gotten a bit out of hand, Teo was the last person I wanted to see me in that position. Teo and I have had a few intimate moments but he was also so hot and cold with me. I can never tell if he's interested or just playing. I am attracted to Teo but I can't help but feel some attraction to Marco as well. Hell, I'm single. I shouldn't be feeling guilty for kissing someone else. I just hope Teo doesn't change how he acts around me.

**Teo's POV**

Sometimes I don't understand why I even bother. Enzo sends me down south to protect Ronnie and then calls me back to check over some camera footage from the day our prisoner was killed. He could have sent me the file but no. He had me travel all the way back to the compound for something that could have been handled in 15 minutes. No new information was found.

I saw it was almost 2 in the afternoon when I finally returned to Emilio's summer house. I was disappointed I had to miss Ronnie's first training session. I knew she was a tough woman but I wanted to see her in action. At least for the first time so I knew what we were working with.

As I get out of the car, I notice Sofia outside on the phone. Odd I thought to myself. I thought they would still be training for a little bit longer.

"Teo! Glad to have you back. Marco was starting to piss me off." Sofia said as she hung up her phone.

"Wait, Marco's here?" Why the hell is he here? Enzo didn't tell me he sent Marco in my place. I knew he sent someone but I thought it would have been Luca or even Tony. But Marco? I could feel rage slowly begin to rise through my body.

"Yeah. He's in there with Veronica right now finishing up our training session for the day."

"You left them alone?" I try to hold back from shouting but I don't think I succeeded too well.

"Well, of course. They seem to get along pretty well. I even dare say I could feel s****l tension between them. You might have some competition, lover boy." Sofia winked at me before heading to her own vehicle. "Better hurry, Teo. Veronica was looking exquisite in her workout gear. If you ever find out if she's into women, please let me know." She winks again before driving off.

Fuck that. I storm into the house and rush down to the gym. When I open my door, I see Marco and Ronnie on the ground, practically almost naked, eating each other's faces. I could have sworn Ronnie was scared of him but now she seems to be enjoying his presence. I have to remind myself Ronnie does not belong to me and can do whatever she wants but I would be lying if I said walking in on this didn't hurt. I know we have a connection and that's more than enough for me to push past the fact she's half naked playing tonsil hockey with Marco.

I clear my throat to try to get their attention and Ronnie quickly snaps out of her trance looking in my direction. I could tell she was shocked to see me. Marco on the other hand, appeared to seem amused that I walked in on them. It took every ounce of power I had not to punch him right in his smug face. I didn't want Ronnie to somehow get hurt. Especially with the way she was hooked on to him.

"Back a little late there, Teo. You missed the training session." Marco winks at me and I wanted to say something smart but I was honestly still shocked.

"I can see that." Those were the only words I was able to get out of my mouth at the moment as I cross my arms.

Not taking my eyes off of Marco, Ronnie pushes off of Marco and quickly leaves the room saying something about a shower. I wasn't too concerned at this moment. I'll deal with her later and in my own way.

"Don't be jealous big guy. I told you how much I wanted to taste her when she first arrived. I was just getting my appetizer." Marco chuckled.

"You wanna play, don't you?" I take a step closer to him with both my hands balled into a fist.

"Aww, are you.. no. Are you jealous?!" Marco couldn't hold back his laughter any longer. It echoed in the now empty gym.

"Grow up will you? I'm not jealous. That's the Don's daughter. You break her heart, you're dead. You and I both know that. This isn't a game. Not to me. If you're just f*****g around, quit it."

"Hey, what boss man doesn't know won't hurt him." Marco moves passed me and casually throws his shirt over his shoulder.

"You won't win. Not her heart." I say turning around to him.

"Who says I want her heart?" He smirks and then disappears out of the room.

I run my hands through my hair feeling nothing but frustration. I need to speak to Ronnie. I decided to head into our shared room and wait for her. She still hadn't finished her shower so I quickly changed out of my suit. I find a pair of bagging sweat pants and choose them. Leaving my torso exposed, I grabbed my cigarettes and headed towards the balcony attached to the room. Well, it's more like a porch since the house is all one one level. But it felt refreshing to feel the cool breeze from the water on my face.

"I didn't know this room had a balcony." I heard a voice say from behind me in the room. I knew it was Ronnie. I could smell her lavender lotion as soon as she walked in. I never was a fan of anything lavender scented until Ronnie came around.

"It's more of a porch actually. Wanna join me?"

"Sure."

Ronnie joins me outside and sits in one of the chairs next to where I'm standing.

"It does feel really great out here. Hey could I get one of those?" It took me a minute realize she was asking for a smoke.

"You smoke?" I questioned her.

"I do. I've been meaning to get a pack but I keep forgetting when I'm out and about." She smiles at me shyly.

The way the sunset light played in her eyes was mesmerizing. All the different colors truly made her eyes pop. I nodded and handed her a cigarette. I also handed her my lighter and I watch was she began in inhale.

"Thanks. I really needed this."

"Long day?" She looks away.

"So how did training go?" She coughed a little bit before turning to look at me.

"It wasn't too bad. My muscles are definitely sore. The shower only did so much. Sofia really worked on my technique today."

"That's good to hear. Hey, can I ask you a question?" I asked and it appeared to peek her interest.

"Okay.. shoot."

"When did you and Marco get so close?" I say with a cool head and sly smile. I was jealous but I couldn't help but tease her a little. I love how she gets so flustered.

"Well, at first I wasn't too keen on having him around since sometimes I get a weird vibe from him. But he apologized this morning and wanted to start over. I figured since I'm not going anywhere any time soon I might as well give him another chance. To be honest, I don't even know what came over me. I was so caught up in the moment. I'm sorry you had to see that." She looks up to me with guilty and sad filled eyes. I could tell she was upset at herself for what she did even though she had no reason to be. I would never try and control her. However, when she does become my girl, no man will ever touch or even look at her again if I have anything to say for it.

"No reason to apologize to me. You're a beautiful woman, Veronica. And you're not committed to anyone. I'm not your father so I won't judge you."

She lets out a sigh. "Thank you."

"Why are you thanking me?" I asked now sitting down next to her.

"I don't know. Seemed like the right thing to say." She laughs nervously before looking away from me.

I grab her chin and gently turn her head back to face me.

"You know, I'm not giving up that easy."

Her eyes widen. "W-what are you talking about, Teo?" She stutters in response.

I love the way she reacts to my touch. So innocent. So pure. Marco will never understand that about Ronnie. She was raised away from all the violence and bloodshed that we've grown accustomed to. She's not like those bimbos we would find at the bar to warm our beds at night. Ronnie is so much more than that. So much more.

"You, il mio petardo." I leaned in and whispered in her ear still keeping one hand caressing her face.

She blushed instantly. That's all I needed to know. She feels the connection between us. It's there and it's strong.

I then decided to pick her up out of the chair and bring her closer by setting her on my lap facing me. I had her pretty much straddling my lap and it felt amazing like it did the other night.

"Teo!" She squealed. "What are you doing?" She gazes at me with those big ocean eyes.

"I'm sorry mio petardo but the last time I saw you, your lips were not on mine and I was hoping you could help me change that?"

Ronnie blushes but doesn't advert my gaze. She holds it and I slowly lean in to rid the space left between us. I watch as she closes her eyes and leans in as well. I seize the moment and crash my lips on hers lustfully.

I feel her slowly grind on top of me causing me to get hard rather quickly. Our tongues already exploring each others mouth and her hands gripping onto my hair. I firmly hold on to her hips to try to keep her in place but she's not cooperating. I try to focus on her but the intense growing bulge in my pants is hard to ignore. I forcefully remove her from my lips and give my attention to her neck. She tilts her head back giving me more access and I smirk as I place tender and passionate kisses all down her neck. A small moan escaped her lips causing me to get harder. I remove one of my hands from her hips and travel under her shirt. To my surprise, Ronnie was not wearing a bra. I wasted no time taking my hand and slowly grabbing one of those big perky breasts that I've been dying to touch since I've laid eyes on her. I find her n****e and start gradually playing with it with my fingers. She moans again a little louder.

"F-fuck...Teo..." She says breathing heavy.

"Hmm?" I say not taking my lips off her neck as I continue to touch her breast.

"Wanna take this back into the room?...." Ronnie asks a little above a whisper.

I watch as she shyly bites her bottom lip looking lustfully into my eyes patiently waiting for me to respond. God I'm so turned on right now I don't even know what to do. What is this woman doing to me?

I removed my hand from under her shirt and picked her up bridal style back into our bedroom. I lay her gently down on the bed and situate myself so I'm now on top of her. It's my turn to take some control back. I remove the shirt she was wearing so I could see her chest in the light. I could tell she was shy because she tried to cover herself a little as I gawked at her voluptuous breasts.

"Don't hide from me Ronnie. You're perfect." I say down to her and I watch her blush return to her face. I'll never get used to how innocent she really is. She must have never had a man who knows how to please their woman.

I lean down and start kissing her neck again. Slowly getting lower and lower as I go. Her breathing getting heavier and she was getting more excited as I felt her nails run up and down my back. I start placing tender kisses on her breasts around her n****e just so I'm teasing her slightly. She tries to move so she's not so frustrated but I firmly hold her hips down.

"Nope. You're going to stay still like a good girl and let me enjoy my late dessert..." I said as I kept teasing her with my tongue. She's not getting away from me this time. Not until I've satisfied my appetite....for now.