I'm the Queen

Familia

So sorry for the delayed update. I've been dealing with a lot of personal issues and haven't had the motivation to write at all and I lowkey kinda forgot to update.. But anyways, thank you for reading my story and make sure that you start with "Run Away Child" Because that is the first book to the series. The books are posted in order and I would love some feedback from each of you on if you like the books, any mistakes I could go back on and make changes on, etc. Thank you so much and much love to you during this time!!

“It’s okay babe. You did what you had to do.”

“I just killed so many people.”

“We had to do it. You know that there was no way that we could have left them alive without them trying to come after us later on. All of them would have tried to come after us trying to get revenge.”

“They had families.”

“So do we. Baby, no one here blames you or thinks that you did something wrong. We did what we had to do.”

I nodded my head and started sobbing. Cam and Michael dragged Theo’s body into the house then set it on fire. We left and started driving back to the warehouse. I looked behind us and saw Rose asleep on Lexi’s lap.

“She was asking for you.”

“I know.”

“She’s going to want her father. Or her mother.”

I sighed.

“I’ll tell her some of the truth. When she’s older I’ll tell her everything but for now, my sons have a sister.”

Lexi shook her head.

“Can I raise her? It’s going to be hard for you to look at her everyday and think about her father.”

I sighed.

“Sure. But for now let’s get our people home.”

She smiled at me and smoothed out Rose’s hair. We got back to the warehouse then I helped everyone pack up their bags. I went to my room and saw Kyree sitting on the bed.

“You remember asking me to retire?”

“Yes?”

“Well I agree. I think we need to step down and let someone else take over.”

“Cam and Camilia. They are my choice.”

“When we get home we will talk to them and the boys. But for now, let’s get on the plane.”

I nodded my head then we went to the truck with our bags then headed to the airport. We got on the plane with quite a few of our people and flew to Chicago. As soon as we got off of the plane I saw our boys, Cole, Angel and Cade, and Leith. I ran to my boys and held each of them.

“I’m home. I promised I’d come home to you.”

I started sobbing in Amare’s arms while Dima and De’Andre held onto my waist tightly. I let go of them and went to Cade and Angel.

“Welcome home beautiful. I am so happy to see you alive.”

I laughed and hugged each of them. I turned and looked at Leith. He didn’t even hesitate to hug me and I laughed.

“I thought you weren’t a hugger?”

He chuckled.

“I’m making an exception.”

I started laughing then I let him go. I looked back at my boys and hugged them again. I felt a hand on my shoulder and saw Camilia and I jumped into her arms.

“Hey, hey. You’re home now.”

She chuckled and I smiled at her.

“You are never going anywhere without a team.”

I started laughing. We all got in our cars and drove to my house. As soon as I walked in, I got jumped by Apollo and I have never been so happy to see this dog.

“Hey baby! Mommy’s home!”

I got up and walked to my room. I laid down and the moment I closed my eyes, I fell asleep. I woke up and it was light outside and Kyree’s arms were wrapped around me tightly. I turned around and watched him sleep. I studied his face to see what he could be dreaming about.

“Take a picture you creep.”

I chuckled.

“I’m surprised that the boys aren’t in here trying to sleep with us.”

“They tried but I kicked them out. I wanted you to be comfortable considering the fact that I could tell you haven’t slept well.”

“You too. I’m happy that we are all home now. We are safe and I just can’t believe it.”

“I can’t either. But let’s get some sleep baby.”

“I feel like I’m dreaming right now.”

“You’re not baby. I promise you, you aren’t.”

“I know. But I thought that I was going to die while I was there.”

“I know baby. Believe me, I didn’t rest until I found you. They had to drug me to get me to sleep for a few hours.”

“Seriously?”

“Yep. They kept trying to get me to take a break and sleep for a little while but I wouldn’t. So they gave me some sleeping pills and made sure that I slept for a while.”

“They had to drug me too. The only time I slept was when they’d drug me to move me to a different location. I kept getting out.”

“I believe that. You are smart and you memorize patterns. Making it easy for you to solve things. You should’ve been a cop.”

“f**k the cops.”

He started laughing then kissed my forehead.

“We should really get some more sleep baby. We have a lot to do tomorrow.”

“Like?”

“Packing and stepping down.”

“So soon?”

“Sophia, we just got you back. I’m not going to let you work yourself to death or stress you out more than you need to be. So, tomorrow we are packing and moving.”

“Where?”

“You’ll see when we get there.”

“Does Cam and Camilia know?”

“Yes. I told them while you were asleep and they are going to take over. The both of them think that this is the best decision considering they are our family and they have both been working for you closely for the past ten years and know how to do everything. It’s just about telling everyone else and moving.”

“And we will live normal lives?”

“Well, sort of. I remember you telling me the floor plans to your dream home and have had it secretly being built for the past two years. When you would’ve come home from Colombia I would’ve had your plane take you there and I was going to meet you there.”

I cried silently.

“Are you being serious?”

“Absolutely. So tomorrow, that’s where we are going. It has your garden, greenhouse, dream lake, house and everything. Everything is exactly how you pictured it all those years ago.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too babygirl.”

“Always and forever?”

“It’s always and forever.”

He kissed my forehead and we just sat there together talking about everything. I soon drifted back to sleep in his arms, at peace. I woke up and he wasn’t there so I got up and heard the shower running. I decided that I’d start packing our room while I waited for him. Once he got out of the shower and came out, he shook his head at me.

“You aren’t supposed to be worrying about this.”

“I’m allowed to pack Kyree.”

“I have already arranged for some people to come in and pack for us while we spend the day with the boys. They need you.”

“I know. I’m just scared.”

“I am too. But they have to know everything.”

I sighed then we walked downstairs. The boys were up cooking breakfast. They all attacked me with hugs and I chuckled.

“Okay boys, I’m alive but I won’t be for any longer if you don’t let me breathe.”

They let me go and I took a dramatic gasp for air to make them laugh. We all sat down and started eating breakfast then my new phone started ringing.

“This is Sophia Brown.”

“When they said you were alive I- I couldn’t believe what I was hearing dear. I’m so happy to know you got out.”

It was Ismeal. 

“Thank you and I am okay.”

“I’m glad to hear that. I need to see you with my eyes.”

“Well I’m not traveling right now. I’m with my family.”

“I know. I came to you this time.”

I sat up straight.

“My plane just landed. I’m going to be on my way to you.”

“Well I am not going to be doing any business anymore. I’m stepping down.”

“That’s perfectly fine. I will work with whoever you put in charge because if you trust them, then so do I.”

“Okay. I am at home with my family.”

“If you’d like, I can come there or we can meet somewhere.”

“You can come here, it’s alright.”

“Okay. I will be on my way soon.”

“Alright.”

He hung up the phone and I went back to eating breakfast with my family. We sat there and they just talked and talked about what had happened since I left.

“Oh and me and Sabrina didn’t work out. She turned out to be using me for money.”

“Ehh, I kind of expected that. You’re not going to meet the love of your life as soon as you go to high school.”

“I know but I really liked her and she met the two of you and I met her parents. I thought what we had was nice but I found out that she was talking to other dudes and was using me for money.”

“That’s not right.”

“I know but it’s whatever.”

We sat there and talked for a while longer then There was a knock at the door. I opened it and saw security standing there with Ismael.

“He can come in.”

They nodded their heads and Ismael walked in with a bag. He gave me a tight hug and stared at me for a few moments.

“I don’t know how they got into my country. But if I would’ve known, this wouldn’t have happened and I wouldn’t have let you go for that run.”

“It’s alright. I know you didn’t know.”

“I am so sorry dear. How are you feeling?”

“I’m okay. I’m just happy it’s all over and I can finally be home.”

He smiled and nodded his head. He gave me one last hug before leaving and I looked at Kyree. 

"What's wrong mamas?"

"I want out but at the same time, this is all I know. Everywhere I go, there is going to be someone that knows who I am."

"And that's the risk we took when we entered this life baby. We'll be okay."

"I know we will. But at the same time, I don't know how long I'll last without being in control of something."

He started laughing. 

"You're such a control freak."

"Believe me, I know. That's what's kept me alive my whole life."

He kissed my forehead then we went out to the truck with the boys in the back.

"Mommy, why are we leaving?"

"Because mommy and daddy want to be happy. And with everything that has happened, I think we deserve it."

De'Andre nodded his head and we continued driving to the airport. We got out of the truck and everyone was lined up by the planes entrance. Everyone was there with a fist over their hearts, loyalty. As we walked to the entrance, I slowly started crying because of everyone. Angel, Cade, Cole, Cam, Michael, everyone was standing by the door waiting for us. Cam walked up to me first.

"I'm going to miss you sis."

"I'm not going to be gone forever. And everyone knows that my doors are open to them whenever."

Don't say that because if someone wakes you up while you're asleep, you're going to shoot them."

I started laughing then I gave him a hug. One by one, I gave everyone a hug and they wished me the best. We got onto the plane and the boys took over the back. I sat in the middle with Kyree and slept on his shoulder. 

"How long is the ride?"

"A few hours."

"Where exactly are we going?"

"You'll find out when we get there."

I rolled my eyes.

"You know I hate surprises."

"Believe me I know. Every year I try to throw you a party for something, you somehow find out. I bet it's one of those little snitches back there."

"Actually, you're wrong. I'm not telling you how I find out though. It'll ruin me ruining your plans."

He chuckled then kissed my forehead. He pulled me closer and rubbed my head while we sat there.

"We are about to take off. Everyone find your seats."

I sat up and looked in the back. 

"Settle down and sit down."

"Yes ma'am."

Amare got the boys in their seats then buckled them in then did himself. I buckled my seat while Kyree did too. I held his hand and he tilted his head back.

"It gets worse every time."

"Babe, you're fine. Nothing is going to happen."

"How do you know that?"

"if you don't calm down, you're not getting anything till the end of the year."

He rolled his eyes.

"I doubt that. You like s*x more than I do."

"But I can resist it, you can't."

"How am I supposed to resist s*x from you when you're as sexy as you are?"

I started laughing and kissed his cheek. We sat there holding hands with my head on his shoulder. I started drifting asleep when I felt a small hand on my leg. It was Dima.

"What's wrong buddy?"

"Promise me you're not going to leave again."

"I promise I'm not going to leave again. We are moving away from all of the drama and issues."

He nodded his head then I pulled him into my lap and kissed his head a few times. 

"Mommy, what happened to my family? I know they passed and everything and I know what happened, but I want to know if there is any other family I have."

I sighed then looked at Kyree.

"I knew this day was going to come so I am not angry at you for wanting to know. All I'm going to tell you, is that we looked for anyone that had your dna and the results came up with a very short list. We found a few relatives of yours so I sent a team to go meet them."

He nodded his head.

"Did they find them?"

"Yes. But you won't like what we found. When you're older and ready, I'll take you there myself and you can meet them. But right now, you cannot meet them."

"That's not fair."

"I know it's not. But I am your mom and I make those decisions and I am telling you, you are not going to like what you see."

He scoffed then got up and went to the back. I sighed then rubbed my face. Kyree unbuckled both of our seats and he rubbed my shoulders and tried calming me down.

"It's okay, he doesn't know."

I sighed then started remembering the conversation I had with Cam and Camilia. 

Flashback

"Boss, we have everything."

"Well?"

"It doesn't look too good. His parents are both dead and so are his God parents."

"Anything else?"

"Yeah, his remaining relatives, they're the Russian Mafia. He's the second in commands son."

I looked at Kyree in complete shock.

"There's more. His mother is the daughter of a High Priestess. They were killed by her father because of their relationship. The leader wants to meet his grandson but doesn't want him. He said that if he were to be responsible for him, he'd kill the kid."

"We cannot bring Dima around him. It's too risky."

"We also can't keep him from his family Sophia."

"If his grandfather will kill him, I'm not risking it. When he's older, we will tell him who his family is and give him the option to either meet them or continue his life. Other than that, this conversation doesn't leave this office, understood?"

End of Flashback

I got up and walked to the back of the plane where Dima was. He was sitting in his seat and was very upset.

"Do you want to know?"

"Yes."

"You father was the second hand in the Russian mafia. Your mother was a High Priestess who was the daughter of the Mafia leader. Your grandfather had them killed because your parents weren't supposed to be together. Your only family members alive is your grandparents. Your grandfather doesn't want you but wants to meet you when you're much older, your grandmother wants you. She wants to raise you but your grandfather have an influence on her."

He shook his head.

"Why doesn't he want me?"

"Because you're a reminder of what happened. Of what his best friend and daughter did."

He started crying. I held his face in my hands then sat next to him. I pulled him into my lap and comforted him.

"I'm here, okay? When you're older, I'll give you the option to meet them or to keep living your life the same. But whenever you want when you're older, I'll take you to see them if you ask."

He nodded his head and we sat there for a long time. Amare came back and sighed.

"Do you know anything about my family?"

"Your parents were killed, as you already know. You have a few relatives alive but we tried getting them to see you but it was just too hard for them. If you'd like, once everything is settled down, I can take you to see your grandmother. She's the only one that wanted to see you but needed time."

He nodded his head.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"You weren't ready either. And as soon as we found out that she was alive, I had to leave for Colombia and we all know how that went down. Believe me, If I would've known sooner, you would've known too."

He nodded his head.

I gave him a hug then looked at De'Andre.

"Is there anything I should know?"

"Your grandmother and grandfather on my side the family wanted to know you. But you never met them because I didn't want to be reminded of how bad of parents they were."

He nodded his head.

"You know the rest of my family though. And all of your fathers family."

We all sat there for a little while then I got up and went over to Kyree.

"We need a break from everything. When we get to our new house, the first thing I am doing is sleeping."

He started laughing.

"I am perfectly fine with that mamas."

He kissed my cheek and I went back to sleeping on his chest for the rest of the plane ride. I felt something tumble then a scream.