Heir’s Redemption

Chapter 33

THIRD PERSON POV

It had been a couple of days since the incident at the private hangar. Nobody has heard from Rámon and they didn’t know what to think about the situation.

Everybody had mixed feelings about it, but they hoped things would turn around. After all, everyone wanted Caterina and Rámon together.

“Where are you taking us?” Sage complained as she sat in the front seat of Vinny’s Rolls Royce.

Rowan giggled in the back seat as she watched buildings pass by as Vinny continued to drive to an unknown location.

“Why can’t you just be happy that we’re spending time together?” Vinny mused, making Sage narrow her eyes at him.

“I’m always happy to spend time with you.” She crossed her arms over her chest, “What are you trying to say?”

Vinny visibly tensed as he saw that his joke just pissed her off—he wasn’t trying to do that.

“I was just joking.” Vinny tried to reassure her, but she scoffed instead and rolled her eyes.

“You trying to say that I don’t appreciate our time together?” She argued, making Rowan laugh.

“Relax.” Rowan mused, “Sorry Vinny, it’s that time of the month for Sage. She get’s a little bitchy around this time.”

“Rowan!” Sage scolded, making Vinny smile.

He felt better, knowing it wasn’t his doing that really made her mad.

He could work with this revelation.

“How about we go for ice cream after training?” Vinny asked, making Sage light up.

“A banana split!” She yelled out, doing a small happy dance in the front seat.

The word Ice cream seemed to make every ounce of anger disappear inside of her. Vinny could only laugh, knowing the love of his life was so complex.

“Wait, did you say training?” Rowan asked from the backseat, closely examining his last sentence.

Sage gasped out as she stopped dancing and turned her attention over to Vinny.

“What training?!”

Vinny pulled into one of their private warehouse parking lots before turning off the car.

“You’ll see.” He smirked before he got out of the car.

“Vincenzo Genovese Gambino!” Sage yelled out as she watched him walk around the car and pull her door open. He held his hand out, waiting for her to take it.

“I’m so mad at you right now!” She yelled out before taking his hand, “You tricked me into coming with you! I don’t want to do any training!”

Rowan stifled her laugh as she climbed out of the backseat. She couldn’t help but laugh, knowing her best friend was dramatic.

“Calm down, my sweet.” Vinny purred as he leaned in and kissed her cheek.

She blushed, not expecting the sexy pet name he called her.

The anger she felt, instantly disappeared again. Lust and desire replaced that anger as she envisioned the naughty things he could do to her.

“Please stop eye-f*****g each other.” Rowan complained, “I don’t want to see that.”

Vinny chuckled before dragging Sage along towards the open warehouse where some of his men were walking around. Rowan followed behind them as she took a look around.

They were near the Brooklyn bridge, but things were secluded. You could hear the ferry horns as they passed by in the distance and the sound of moving cars over the bridge.

Luxury cars lined the front of the warehouse and Rowan caught sight of the yellow Porsche nearby, knowing that was one of Gianni’s cars.

She instantly perked up, knowing he was here.

She entered the warehouse behind the lovebirds and took everything in. There was a gun range set up, along with a fighting ring in the middle of the warehouse. There were also cases of all kinds of weapons, sparking Rowan’s interests.

Even though she knew the family business, she’s never seen anything with her own eyes.

This was all new to her, yet exciting.

“Vinny, why did you bring us here?” Sage asked, not holding back the annoyance in her voice.

Vinny smirked, knowing his girl was such a posh little thing—but he needed her to learn how to fight. Watching her beat up Veronica, he knew she had the potential to be a good fighter.

Beyond that, he just wanted her to know how to defend herself if anything ever happened where Vinny couldn’t get to her to protect her.

He could never forgive himself if he didn’t do anything in his power to make sure she had a fighting chance to live if she was battling one of their enemies by herself.

He wanted her to learn how to use a gun, and also know how to take someone down with combat skills only.

“I brought you here to teach you how to fight.” He explained to her, “I also want you to learn how to use a gun.”

“Why?” She whined, making him chuckle as he watched her pout like a child.

“Because I want you to know how to protect yourself.”

“Why?” She whined again, making Vinny sigh out.

He turned serious as he pulled her into his arms. He looked down at her, gazing into her dreamy hazel eyes.

“I need you to be able to protect yourself if our enemies come after you.” He admitted softly, “I would die if something ever happened to you because you didn’t know how to protect yourself.”

Sage softened in his arms as her guard crashed down all around her.

She nodded her head, “Okay Vin.”

He leaned in and kissed her forehead before letting her go.

“Ah, look at the love birds.” Gianni mused as he walked over.

Rowan blushed, drooling over him.

He wasn’t wearing his normal tailored suit. He was dressed in a black tee and a pair of grey sweatpants. His shirt was tight-fitted and showcased his lean and muscular body. He wasn’t as big as Rámon or Vinny, but his body was well defined and would make any women drool over him.

Not to mention the tattoos that littered his body.

“Shut up.” Vinny told his brother, making Gianni mock him and pretend to be hurt by his words.

“Let’s get started.” Vinny walked over towards the gun range, pulling Sage over with him.

He picked up the pistol and began showing Sage every part of the gun, making sure she understood the basics first.

Gianni walked up to Rowan, “Looks like I’m gonna be your trainer, petal.”

Rowan’s heart fluttered at the pet name that just escaped his lips.

“Petal?” She whispered as she c****d a brow.

“Yeah, it’s my nickname for you.” Gianni smirked, “Your like my little rose petal.”

He reached out and twirled some of her long red hair with his finger, making a soft, almost inaudible moan escape her lips.

If Gianni was being honest with himself, Rowan had caught his eye. He didn’t realize how gorgeous she really was until recently.

Perfect to him, honestly.

“You ready petal?” He asked, as he roamed his eyes over her feminine features “I’m gonna be the best trainer you could ever ask for.”

He noticed the way her rosy cheeks blushed and admired the freckles that coated those cheeks and her doll-like nose. Her red hair flowed like silk down her back, making him want to pull on it in such an intimate way.

Rowan nodded her head, “Thanks Gianni, I wouldn’t want anybody else training me.”

Gianni smirked before grabbing her hand and pulling her over towards the gun range.

He picked up a pistol and began explaining the basics to her. Gun safety was their first priority, they needed the girls to know about every component of the gun—magazines, safety, trigger, etc.

Rowan tried to listen closely, but she couldn’t help but admire him instead.

She was entranced by his plush lips and cleft chin. He had a strong jawline and sharp cheekbones. His eyebrows were perfectly arched and the way his grey eyes stared at her, erupted a fire within her.

“Did you understand what I just told you?” He asked, bringing her back to reality.

She nodded her head quickly, not wanting him to be upset that she zoned out.

“Good, let’s start shooting then.” He picked up the Glock and inserted the magazine.

He handed her earmuffs and placed a pair on his head himself. Then he handed her a pair of clear glasses and put a pair on himself.

“Watch me first.” He instructed before he got into his stance and began shooting at the paper-target across the room.

Once he emptied the clip, he put the safety back on and placed the gun back down before taking his earmuffs off.

“Now, your turn.” He stepped back, letting her take charge.

She nervously stepped up before she picked up the empty Glock. She picked up one of the full magazines and inserted it inside of the Glock.

“Good.” He praised, “Now take the safety off and shoot.”

She listened to him and did as he instructed.

She raised the gun at the paper-target across the room and began shooting.

The recoil scared her at first, but after the first couple of shots, she gained more confidence. She handled the gun better than most women and Gianni was impressed.

Once she emptied the clip, she put the safety back on and placed it on the table.

“Good job petal.” Gianni praised, “Let’s tweak some things so you can do even better.”

She nodded her head, letting him direct her.

“Load the gun again and I’ll help you with your stance.”

She listened to him and loaded the gun before taking the safety off.

“Okay, you’re gonna want to stand like this.” He explained as he pulled her right leg back some before placing his hands on her hips.

“Keep your hips straight.” He explained as his fingers danced across her hip bones and the bare skin that wasn’t covered by her oversized hoodie.

His touch made Rowan’s body tense up, not being able to keep herself together.

He stepped closer, pressing their bodies together. His fingers dug into her skin, making her release a breathy moan.

She’s been dreaming of him touching her forever—it was finally coming true.

On the other hand, Gianni was testing the waters on how Rowan would respond to his touch.

On the contrary, she didn’t need help with her stance and he knew that. This was just a way for him to get closer to her and touch her.

Everything about Rowan intrigued him.

She was everything he desired—petite, submissive and downright gorgeous. Her being a virgin was even more of a plus for him.

He dreamed of being her first and guiding her in the bedroom. He wanted to teach her and watch her come alive.

Rowan was tiny but had sexy curves that she hid underneath her baggy clothes. She was petite but had a cute ass that he dreamed of spanking.

He dreamed of spanking her ass until it turned red and swollen. Then he dreamed of running his tongue across it before he took her from behind and pounded into her.

He even dreamed of tying her up and giving it to her rough—his absolute specialty.

Now that she was almost eighteen, he really wanted that dream to come true.

“Go ahead and shoot, petal.” He rasped out as he continued to hold her by her hips.

His chest rested against her back as his crotch pressed into her petite ass. Rowan trembled in desire before she pulled the trigger and emptied the clip.

Her breathing was erratic, but it wasn’t from shooting the gun.

“Good job petal.” Gianni whispered as he breathed down her neck, loving the way she smelled of cinnamon and cloves.

He reached out and brushed her hair to the side before he leaned down and left a soft kiss against the creamy-white skin of her shoulder.

After he did that, he instantly regretted it, knowing he went too far. There were too many eyes around and this wasn’t the time or place to be doing this.

He stepped back and cleared his throat. “Good Job, Rowan.” He averted his gaze when she turned around to look at him, “Continue to shoot, you don’t need my help any more.”

He walked off before she could say anything to him.

He left her in a daze, feeling like she was gonna unravel into a pile of mush on the warehouse floor.

Did he really just kiss her shoulder, she thought to herself.

A giddy smile graced her lips as she brushed her fingers against the spot he just kissed.

She would savor this moment forever, but she never knew that this would be the start of their love story.

A fiery-explosive love story.

…

After Vinny showed Sage how to shoot a gun, he brought her to the ring to work on her combat skills. He was impressed that she could handle a gun, even though she needed more practice with her aim.

He was just happy that she wasn’t scared of the gun and how loud or how much it recoiled. Most women wouldn’t want anything to do with weapons of any kind, but she held her own.

“You better watch out, I’m gonna kick your ass.” Sage teased as she jumped around in the ring, trying to intimidate Vinny.

He chuckled, loving her enthusiasm.

“Now, you already know how to throw a punch, but can you go on the defensive when your opponent wants to throw a punch?” Vinny asked as he watched her jump around the ring.

“You mean block a punch?” She asked

He nodded his head, “You have to use your assets, especially when you’re fighting someone twice your size.”

Sage was on the shorter side. She may have been flexible and agile, but she was still a small woman, just not as small as Rowan.

Sage had thick thighs and more curves than Rowan. She also had full breasts that were always spilling out of her tops, making Vinny desire her even more.

“Since you’re short, you can use your height to your advantage.” Vinny explained, making Sage nod her head in understanding.

“When fighting, you’re gonna want to go for lethal hits.” Vinny started to point to parts of his body, “Your gonna want to attack the crotch, throat, and eyes.”

“You want me to attack your crotch?” Sage teased as she wiggled her brows at him.

He chuckled as he shook his head in amusement, knowing she was naughty when she wanted to be.

“Now, I’m gonna attack you.” He informed. “I want you to defend yourself and do everything in your power to take me down.”

She nodded her head, “Bring it on baby.”

He smirked before getting into a fighting stance and charging at her.

He threw punches, not at full force. Sage ducked and dodged everyone and used her height to her advantage. She jumped around the ring, trying to avoid his attack.

Before she could see it coming, he sweeped her legs and she fell face first onto the ring floor.

“OW!” She yelled out, worrying Vinny.

He instantly dropped to his knees, “Are you okay? Where are you hurt?” He looked her over, trying to see if she had any injuries.

“You bastard!” She yelled out before she kicked her legs out and wrapped them around Vinny’s neck and pinned him to the ring floor.

She raised her fist and slammed it down on his face as she continued to squeeze her legs tighter around his neck.

The men around the room watched in astonishment, not believing their Don was being taken down by a girl.

A sixteen year old girl at that.

Vinny struggled to breathe and began tapping out on her leg, prompting her to let go of him.

He gasped for air as soon as she let go. He laid on the floor and stared the ceiling of the warehouse, wondering what the hell just happened.

He moved his face around, feeling the sting from the hit she landed to his face. He tasted small amounts of blood before it slowly started to disappear.

“Fuck.” He whispered, not believing what just happened.

He guessed she didn’t need as much training as he thought she did.

Before he could get up, Sage jumped onto him and straddled his waist. She smirked down at him, looking very triumphant.

“I took advantage of you when you were worried about me.” She admitted, making him chuckle.

“I can see that.”

“Did I hurt you?” She asked as she pouted, noticing the small smudge of blood at the corner of his lips.

“No.” He smiled, trying to reassure her.

“But you’re bleeding.”

“A little blood isn’t gonna kill me.” He explained, making her smile before she leaned down and ran her tongue across his lips, lapping up the blood at the corner.

Vinny was startled by her actions but it soon fed his desire that was making the restraint on his control start to slip.

“Sage.” He rasped out.

“Are you proud of me?” She smirked, “I took you down?”

He chuckled before sitting up.

“I am proud of you.” He praised, “I didn’t think you had it in you.”

She frowned before she smirked, “I’m gonna act like you didn’t just say that.”

She grabbed a hold of his ear and pulled on it, “Underestimate me again and I’ll attack your crotch next time.”

He winced before smirking, knowing she was his little firecracker.

She let go of his ear, prompting him to lean in and kiss her cheek.

“I won’t underestimate you again, my sweet.”

Sage smiled as her body relaxed into his, feeling like she fit into him like a missing puzzle piece—like they were made from the same mold.

“I love you.” She whispered as she reached up and caressed his cheek.

“I love you too.”

“Good.” She flicked his forehead, causing him to laugh “Can we go and get my banana split now?”

“Yes, let’s go.”

He stood up and held her hand.

His men teased him abut what just happened in the ring, but he chose not to pay them any mind.

If he was to get taken down by anybody, it was better that it was his woman.

He liked it that way anyways.

“Just because were leaving training early, doesn’t mean were not doing this again.” Vinny told Sage as he led her to his car with Rowan following behind them.

“Seriously? More training?” Sage complained, “Haven’t I proven myself enough?”

“Yes, more training.” He argued, “You’ll have training everyday after school, taught by me.”

He turned around and met Rowan’s gaze, “The same goes for you. I’ll have Gianni help you with your training.”

Rowan’s eyes lit up at the mention of Gianni training her. She knew this would bring them closer, she was sure of it.

“You’re so lucky that I love you.” Sage scoffed, “Your making me rearrange my schedule for these stupid training sessions.”

Vinny smirked as he opened the car door for her. “Stop complaining and get your sexy ass in the car.”

She flipped him off, making him retaliate and slap her thick ass before she climbed into her seat.

“Vinny!” She blushed, causing him to laugh before he closed her door.

Rowan laughed at them, knowing there was too much s****l chemistry between them.

Vinny got into the car, ready to get his girl some ice cream.

He smiled, knowing today was a good day.

He felt relieved knowing she was getting the training she needed to protect herself.

He just wanted her safe.

Especially with the threats lurking in the shadows.