Devotion to Danger

Comfort

{Clara’s POV}

“They.. um.. they didn’t get what they wanted out of me.. that guy that was in here.. he.. he was trying, but I didn’t stop kicking around..” I said, tears spilling down my cheeks. I hugged myself tightly, trying to calm myself down, I knew that was what this man in front of me was trying to do too.

He leaned down in front of me, holding out his arms. “Come on, I’ll pack you out.. just keep your eyes closed.. you don’t want to see what’s out there.” He said, his voice cold. I nodded, walking to him and allowing him to pick me up bridal style. I held on, both of my arms around his neck, and peered over his shoulder. “Close your eyes, I’ll get you out of this place.” He whispered.

I tried, I really did, but I couldn’t bring myself to close my eyes.. I wanted to see what he’d done.. I wanted to see that they couldn’t hurt me anymore. I kept my eyes open, watching over his shoulder as he carried me through the house. I saw the man that was on top of me.. then the others in the living room.. there was so much bl***.. I knew they couldn’t hurt me anymore.. and that’s when I decided I could close my eyes, my grip around his neck tightened, as I held onto him for dear life. How stupid of me.. to cling to the man who ki**** all of those men.. he was just as dangerous as they were, probably even more so.. he must be the boss that they were all talking about before.

As we made it outside, he opened his car door and set me down inside, buckling me up, before walking to the drivers side and climbing in. “I’ll get you to your brother soon..” he said softly, sighing as he started up the car. “I’m sorry.. those guys.. they were under me.. I hired them.. I didn’t think that they’d do something like this.. they’re supposed to bring anyone that goes too close to specific properties to me..” he said, rubbing his neck.

I shook my head, pulling my knees to my chest. “I should have just stayed in the truck.. none of this would happen if I had just stayed in the truck..” I whimpered, tears spilling down my cheeks. I couldn’t hold them in, no matter how much I wanted to, and no matter how hard I tried. I felt my hands shaking, and tried my best to still them. “I-I’ll be fine.. I just want my brother..” I said softly, burying my face in my knees.

“We’ll be there soon, he’s probably waiting outside for you.” He said, continuing to drive down the road.

Soon we pulled into a long driveway, that lead to a massive mansion. I stared wide eyed until we pulled up next to the door, and I could see Adrien. Before the car even had a chance to stop I unbuckled and dove out. “Ducky!” I cried, leaping into his arms.

“I’m here Bean.. did they hurt you, are you okay?” He asked, setting me back down and looking over me. He looked at my black eye and busted lip, I swear I could see fire in his eyes. “I’ll ki** them..” he growled out.

“It’s too late for that.. they’re already taken care of.” Viktor said, walking up behind me. It was only then that I realized how tall he is. Adrien is 6’2, but this man.. he made Adrien look small. “I’m sorry about this Adrien.. but I need the two of you to come with me. I need to ask her some questions, and get her checked out by a doctor, one we can trust.. along with possibly getting her in to see a therapist..” he said, pointing towards the massive double door.

Adrien sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “Alright..” he said, placing his arm around my shoulder. “Come on Bean, the sooner we get this over with the sooner we can get home.” He ushered me into the house, and once again I was awestruck. The ceilings were so tall, and most everything was carved from marble, the place looked like something out of a Greek painting.

A young man walked up to us, smiling down at me. He had light blonde hair, that was shaved on the sides, and longer on top, it was shaggy, and fell in front of his eyes before he swooped it back out of the way. His eyes were a piercing pale blue, he walked up beside us, taking my hand. “Hi there, I’m Dimitri, my brother never brings anyone home, so I’m going to savor this moment if you don’t mind.” He chuckled, turning towards Viktor. They looked quite a bit alike, but whereas Dimitri was shorter, and more bulky, Viktor was tall, muscular, and lean.

His hand still held mine, as he brought it to his lips and kissed it gently. I stared up at him for a moment, before pulling my hand away. “I’m Clara..” I spoke softly, turning towards my brother.

“How do you know my brother, and Adrien?” He asked, smiling down at me.

“Adrien is my brother..” I answered, looking back up at him. “I just met Viktor tonight..”

“Anything you need help with Vik?” Dimitri asked, putting his hands in his pockets.

Viktor shook his head. “No, we’re fine.. why don’t you go check on Daniella.. I haven’t heard from her most of the day. She’s probably going shopping.. again.. why don’t you go with her? Maybe get an outfit for our friend Clara here.. hers was kind of.. torn up.”

Dimitri looked back over at me, his eyes scanning my face, and that’s when I saw it click in his mind. “I got it.. I’ll go get her something more comfortable to wear, any special requests?” He asked.

“No, no, no, please, don’t trouble yourselves on my account.. my luggage is in Ducky’s car.. I can simply go grab another outfit.” I said, pointing back at the doorway.

“Dimitri, go grab her luggage, you two, follow me to my office.” Viktor said, I watched as Dimitri ran out the front door quickly, as Viktor began to lead us down the hall, and into his office.