Coran's pov
The annoyance I was feeling raised upon sighting the entrance of Chris, my supposed step brother. Chris ran towards me and gave me on heavy punch on my jaw.
“ You heartless bastard, do you want to kill her?” He screamed to my face as he held tightly on to my collar. The enjoyment I felt knew no bounds, knowing how much my action affected him.
“ Can't you speak? You fool. Puta!” He cursed and began to shake my body, hoping to get a reaction from me.
After failed attempts of annoying me, he rushed to his mother that was sprawled on the floor, looking like she was lifeless. He raised her up and placed her head on his lap then started soothing her.
As soon as her condition stabilized, Chris stood up back and I knew he was going to do a ridiculous thing but I never thought he was going to hold someone as a hostage. I guess I totally underestimated him.
Chris’ actions were quick and precise as he suddenly dragged Lucia to him and held a pistol to her forehead.
“ Stay back! If you move close to me, I will kill her. I know how important she is to you!” He screamed like a maniac, laying emphasis on every sentence he spoke.
“ Chris, leave…her…now!” I spelt out carefully.
Another maniac laughter escaped his mouth and he tightened his hold on her neck.
“ I will kill her,” he further threatened. I was beginning to get irritated now because the game is now becoming boring. I mean… why will he think that a s*x slave is important to me.
I began to internally calculate my moves and I mentally calculate what my next actions will be.
Then I remembered that Alessandro was in the room with us so I gave him a quick, meaningful gaze and thankfully, he is one of our well trained members so he quickly grabbed what I was implying.
I watched as he silently and professionally sneaked to Chris’ back then with a quick kick, he managed to get the pistol out of his hand. As soon as Chris was distracted, I rushed to Elizabeth, his mother's side and held a small fruit knife that was idling around against her neck.
Chris was alarmed by the sudden change of event so he left Alessandro with his pistol then he hurriedly joined Ava whom Alessandro was no longer protecting to his hostage making two hostages.
“ Do you think you will always win? No!” He said with a look of desperation. I don't know why but for the first time, I felt So much fear upon seeing how tight his hold was on Ava's neck.
That wasn't all, I noticed that his gaze was flickering so I followed his gaze only to see him lusting after Ava's thigh that was now open due to how high he held the shirt.
I swallowed a huge lump of saliva before I nervously spoke, “ I will return your mother to you in exchange for one of those girls, is that a deal?””
He snickered and replied, “ yes, sure. You are my brother anyways and I will always listen to you,” he said, still eyeing Ava so I already knew what he was hinting at. Bloody motherfucker.
“ I get to select the one I want,” I proposed and he reluctantly shrugged in acceptance.
“ Can you release your hold a bit? Coran doesn't like marks on my body,” Lucia spoke up, making us pause in our transaction. What is she doing? Does she think I am going to release her?
“ Shut up, b***h,” Chris retorted and smacked her ass which jiggled excitedly in response to his action. This excited Chris and judging from his smug look, I can tell that he already pictured many things in his head.
“ Hey,” I called out to the distracted i***t and he instantly shook himself as if he wasn't previously carried away.
“ I want Ava,” I blurted out, earning a shocked gaze from both Lucia and Ava. I bet they both didn't expect that twist.
The expression on their faces was so satisfying to watch that I almost blurted into laughter but this isn't the time for that.
Ava was pushed towards me and I also stood my side of agreement by pushing Elizabeth to Chris, he raised his nose at me and shifted away with his hold on Lucia not loosening a bit.
Ava that was pushed was about to land on my leg but I quickly moved away which made her kiss the floor, earning a wince from her.
Chris left the house with his annoying mother and Lucia who I don't care much about, at least that is her punishment for supporting Elizabeth and coming to my abode without being requested for.
I even think it's high time I let her go, she is already doing too much and getting on my nerves.
I turned and was prepared to go back to the business I left before Alessandro called me when a voice stopped me.
“ Thank you, Coran,” she greeted but was answered by a cold, lifeless gaze.
“ Ohh, don't think I did that for you. I initially wanted to punish Lucia and also, I like eating my stuff fresh.
Her gaze fell upon hearing the harsh words that came out of my mouth.
“ By the way, I don't want to see you wear this shirt again. NEVER!” I warned, as several memories that I have buried deep within me began to re surface.
“ But, I don't have clothes,” she answered with a timid voice.
“ I don't care,”
“ Firstly, I was held down here against my wish. Secondly, I was severely harassed by your girlfriend and stepmom and now, I don't even have the right to wear dresses? Isn't that worse than a slave's condition?” She ranted loudly but instead of looking fierce, she rather looked adorable and cute.
With the intention of intimidating her, I started moving slowly towards her while choosing my choice of words.
“ Lucia IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!” I emphasized then continued.
“ If only you had stood up for yourself like this when these people were bullying you,” I added.
I was still moving slowly towards her and she In turn, was trying to escape from me.
“ Sir,” Alessandro called to announce his presence in the room, making me pause in my stride.
“ What is it?” I asked, looking at him through my side eye.
“ Enzo just called, Dario is missing.”