I'm the Queen

Colombia

I woke up and turned my alarm off. Kyree looked at me then sighed.

“I’m leaving for a week.”

“I can’t deal with all of this alone.”

“You won’t. You have Cam and Camilia.”

“I need you baby. You are the only person that makes me feel better.”

“I know.”

I kissed him then got up. I walked into the bathroom and washed my face then brushed my teeth. I threw my hair up in a bun then walked to Amare’s room. I chuckled when I saw him knocked out. I walked over to Dima’s room and he was asleep too. 

His light was on and it looked like he was trying to stay awake to say bye before I left. I walked over to his table and turned his light off then kissed his forehead. I went to De’Andre’s room and he was awake.

“Why are you up?”

“Why are you leaving?”

“I have to for work. You know that buddy.”

“But why do you?”

“Because I’m the boss. Since I’m the boss I have to take charge.”

“It sucks.”

I smiled.

“You know, I was told that I was going to be in charge when I was pregnant with you. You have no idea how scared I was that I was about to be a mother and take a promotion.”

“Are you still scared?”

“Every day. I’m scared that one day I’m not going to be able to see you again.”

“Why?”

“There are bad people in this world. A lot of them want to see me dead and a lot of other people see me as a bad guy.”

He shook his head.

“You aren’t a bad guy mommy. You’re a hero.”

I chuckled then a tear streamed out of my eye.

“Thank you baby. Always remember, no matter what people say about me to you, I did everything for my family.”

He nodded his head then gave me a hug.

“I’m going to miss you Dede.”

“I’m going to miss you too mommy.”

I tucked him back into bed then turned his light off. I shut his door then went back to the bedroom. Kyree was laying there on his phone when he noticed me.

“Baby? What’s wrong?”

I crawled onto his lap and silently cried in his arms. He knew that right now all I needed was a pair of arms to hold me while I was having a weak moment. 

“What happened mamas?”

“De’Andre asked me if I’m still scared. And I had to admit to our son that I’m terrified that one day I’m not going to be able to see his smile anymore because I’ll be behind bars or dead.”

“Oh baby.”

He kissed my forehead and held me for a while.

“You aren’t dying anytime soon. Not on my watch.”

“You can’t be with me at all times.”

“I don’t have to. There are people that would never allow you to get that far.”

I shook my head.

“I’m still scared.”

“I am too baby. But this is the life that we have chosen for ourselves.”

“I know. I’m starting to understand why Elijah wanted out so badly.”

“We will be okay baby.”

I looked around our room then chuckled.

“I want to move.”

I looked back at him and he was confused.

“What? Babe, we are happy here.”

“I’m not. Our house feels smaller and smaller and I want a fresh start. I want to get out of this life.”

He shook his head.

“We have a job to do. We have people that depend on us.”

“And it’s too much for me, Kyree. My mental health is doing horrible right now and I’ve thought about-”

I looked down and started crying.

“Baby, are you having thoughts about hurting yourself again?”

I started crying harder so he pulled me onto his lap.

“What can I do to make things better?”

“I don’t know. I just- I need a break.”

“Do you want to go back to Peru? Scotland? Say it and we will go babygirl.”

“A permanent break. I don’t want to worry about other people and their lives. I don’t want to feel the pressure of having to protect so many people.”

I looked him in the eyes.

“I want a normal life. I want simple.”

“Okay baby. I’m going to see what I can do.”

He kissed me softly then we got up. I wiped my face off then walked out to the garage and put my luggage in my car. I gave him one last hug and kiss goodbye and just breathed him in.

“I love you. Always and forever.”

“I love you too baby. It’s us against the world.”

I let go and got in the car then started driving to the airport. I called Cam.

“Hey Sophia, I’m at the airport waiting for you.”

I sighed.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’ll tell you when I get there. This is something that needs to be in person.”

“Don’t tell me you’re pregnant again.”

I chuckled.

“I wish it was that easy. I’ll be there in ten minutes.”

“Okay.”

I hung up and kept driving. I got to the airport and drove to my plane. As soon as I got there a few men grabbed my luggage and loaded it onto the plane. I walked over to Cam.

“What did you need to talk about?”

“When I was leaving, De’Andre asked me if I was still scared and I had to admit to my baby that I am terrified everyday of my life.”

He nodded his head.

“I am too. I want to come home to my girls every night.”

“And me with my boys. I want out of this life Cam.”

He shook his head.

“I want normal, simple. I don’t want to be scared that I’m not going to see them because I’m either dead or behind bars. I want to be happy and not like so many lives depend on me anymore.”

“Sophia, that's not how it works.”

“What if I have everyone sign their loyalty to either Leith or Cade? Everyone joins one or the other and we just disband this one. Or you and Camilia can take over.”

He shook his head again.

“Sophia, you are powerful now. What is everyone going to think? You just won a very long and damaging gang war. Everyone is going to think that you are weaker than you make them believe!”

“Well maybe I am! Have you ever considered that my mental health is doing poorly right now and I need a break? A permanent break?!”

He sighed then nodded his head.

“Sophia, I know where you are coming from. How about this, take a vacation. A real vacation. If you come back and feel the same way we can work something out. But just give me that.”

I looked away from him. I took a breath and processed what he asked.

“Fine. I’ll go on vacation with Kyree. Amare will watch the boys but we need an adult there to make sure that everything is going fine.”

He nodded his head then gave me a hug. I got on the plane and a few of my men walked onto the plane and took their seats and I took mine. I called the number that I was given to reach Ismael Zambada to tell him when I’m coming.

“¿Cuál es el código?”

“La reina de los leones.”

He put me on hold then a different man answered.

“Sophia Brown.”

“Ismael Zambada, Ahora estoy en el avión. Estaré en Colombia en ocho horas como máximo.”

“Tendré hombres en el aeropuerto para transportarte a ti ya tus guardias a mi casa.”

“Te veré cuando lleguemos.”

He hung up and I set my phone down. We took off and everyone looked at me for the plan.

“His men are going to meet us at the airport and bring us to his house. Everyone will either have a room or have to go to his hotel. We will have time to rest before the party. Once everyone is ready I will have you come to my room and we will make the rest of the plan from there. Don’t talk to anyone unless I say so. Do not look anyone in the eyes, ever.”

They all nodded their heads. They knew I wasn’t joking because we are about to meet the most ruthless cartel leader in the worst country ever. This alliance means life or death. We buckled our seats then the plane took off. This was the longest plane ride I’ve ever had because I didn’t have my family with me.

When we were getting close I went to the back and grabbed my luggage. I brought it to the front and they grabbed theirs. Once we landed I carried my things out then a few men walked over to me.

“¿Cuál es el código?”

“La reina de los leones.”

He nodded then grabbed my things and put them in the back of the SUV. The other two brought me to the backseat and started driving to Ismaels house. We arrived at the gates and were greeted by Ismael at the front door.

“Ahh Sophia. Come in, come in.”

“Thank you.”

I nodded at my men and they followed behind me.

“Your men will stay at my hotel. Only the best rooms for them.”

“Thank you. I am grateful you asked for me to come.”

“Of course, I am happy you agreed.”

“Well I’ve been wanting an alliance with you for some time now but as you know, I’ve been busy ever since I became the head.”

“Yes, I’ve heard a lot about you and your war. I have to say, I’m very impressed.”

I chuckled then we walked into the room that I am going to be staying in. They brought my bags in along with my dresses.

“You rest for the rest of the night then tomorrow we party.”

“Thank you.”

“Of course. Dinner should be ready in around an hour.”

“Thank you. I’m going to call home then get ready.”

He nodded his head then left my room. I sat down on the bed and called Kyree. One ring and he answered.

“Hey babe.”

“Hey, I just got to my room.”

“Good. How has everything been so far?”

“So far, good. Nothing has gone wrong and to my surprise, Ismael speaks english. Broken english but enough I know what he’s saying.”

He laughed.

“Well I’m happy things are going well. The boys and I are fine so far. We just miss you.”

“Babe I’ve been gone for eight hours. It’s not like I’m going to be gone for a week or something. I’m going to be here for a few days to get this alliance and make sure things will be fine. Once I’m done, I’m coming home.”

“Good because I’m already missing my little girl.”

I chuckled.

“Not a chance we are doing this right now.”

“Why not?”

“Because I have to get ready for this dinner party.”

“Well I can watch you get ready.”

“No. I love you and I’ll call you once the dinner is over.”

“I love you too baby. Please be safe and come home to me. Alive.”

I laughed then hung up. I set my phone down and opened the bags that my dresses were in and looked at each of them. I put on the dark red and black dress then did my make up. I put on my heels then looked in the mirror. I texted Cole and asked him to come to my room.

He knocked on the door then I let him in.

“Are you okay boss?”

“Yeah I just need help with my hair.”

“Lucky for you my wife taught me some tricks.”

I sat on the bed then he divided my hair from the top and the bottom. He french braided the top and made it messy. He curled the bottom half and made sure that it looked good from all angles.

“There you go. We will be watching at all times. Nothing can or will go wrong.”

“Thank you. I’m going to make sure you get home to your baby boy.”

“And you yours.”

He smiled then walked out. I looked in the mirror and took a deep breath. I got up and walked out of my room and was greeted by one of Ismael's men. He walked me to the dining room then I got to have a good look around the room at everyone. Per usual, I was the only woman there. 

I smirked, then held my head high and made sure my presence was known. 

“Ahh Sophia. You look stunning.”

Ismael took my hand and kissed it. A few of the men looked over to see what was going on.

“Thank you. You don’t look bad yourself.”

“Gracias. Come, you’re sitting with me.”

I nodded my head then he walked me to the right hand seat next to the head of the table. Everyone found their seats then we waited for him to sit.

“Have you no manners? Ladies first.”

He looked at me then smiled. He pulled my seat out for me then I took my seat. Once he sat down, everyone else did too.

“Now, for introductions.”

He looked at me.

“I’m Sophia Brown-Jones. Leader of Les Saints Lions and owner of Lion Liquors.”

I looked back at Ismael and he wasn’t satisfied.

“I’d like to hear more. You’re an interesting woman.”

“I grew up in a bad area of Illinois with seven brothers. I joined Les Saints Lions to save my brother's life because he was going to go to prison for a life sentence. I got him out but he had to join the gang as well. After that I became a feared assassin. If you saw me, you’d be dead within the hour. I just won a long and horrible gang war but I wound up on top with my sons and my husband.”

He nodded his head then smiled.

“That’s better. Was that so hard?”

I chuckled. I looked around the table and a few men were whispering and staring at me. Ismael looked at the man next to me.

“Miguel Corea Diaz. Leader of MS-13. That’s all I’m going to say.”

I nodded my head. I just then realized that I am in the same room as some of the world's most dangerous men, having dinner.

“Miguel Morales. líder de Los Zetas.”

“Jose Hernandez-Garcia. Boss of LA-18.”

“Sun Yee On. 14k Triad.”

I zoned out for a second so I didn’t hear everyone else. I started thinking about what my sons are doing and what all of them are having for dinner. I smiled at the thought of them being utterly clueless without me there. 

“Sophia.”

I snapped out and focused back on Ismael.

“I was trying to ask everyone why they thought we were here tonight.”

“Well I think that we are here for peace. Knowing everyone's history here, no one would be alive if it weren’t for the idea that our people could be safe.”

He nodded his head then chuckled.

“Tell me more about your family.”

I smiled then looked down.

“Ismael I have respect for you and I wish you’d do the same thing. I’m no i***t and if you ever let the idea that I would ever show a man my weaknesses, you are wrong. So, why don’t we cut to the chase as to why I am here before I lose my shit.”

Cole took a step forward but I put my hand up. He stepped back and nodded his head. Ismael was impressed.

“I have to say, it took a minute but the woman I invited is finally here. I invited Angel de la Mort.”

I chuckled.

“So what? You invited me to kill someone? Sorry love, you just needed to send a text and a transfer of money.”

I stood up.

“Cut to the chase before I leave right now.”

His men pulled their guns out then mine did too. Ismael put his hand up then looked me in my eyes. His men backed off but mine didn’t.

“Cole, go pack my things. Manny get the car.”

“Yes boss-”

Ismael stood up.

“You aren’t leaving just yet. She was right when she said I invited you all here for peace. I am tired of death. I can’t even have my children or their children come here without thinking that one of you will have them killed. I want peace, finally.”

He sat down then I nodded at Cole and Manny. They went back to their posts. I sat back down and took a breath.

“Was that so hard?”

He chuckled. I looked around the table and everyone looked surprised.

“Can we come to a verbal agreement that we stay in our territories and if we do travel or venture into each other's territories we let each other know? If someone goes to Illinois or Scotland they let me know? Colombia they let Ismael know? Japan? London? California?”

Everyone nodded their heads. Ismael pulled out the contract and signed it. I read it over then signed it and handed it off to Miguel. So on so forth. Once everyone signed it, Ismael handed the file to one of his men then we ate dinner. Once we all ate I went up to my room and got in the shower.

Once I finished I called Kyree and started getting dressed.

“Hey babe. How is everything?”

“Going well. We all signed a peace treaty so now it’s a matter of becoming friends and being able to tolerate each other.”

“Well that’s good. I’m already missing you.”

“I know mi amor. I miss you too.”

I finished getting dressed then facetimed him. I walked into the bathroom and washed my face.

“Do you think you could help me here?”

“Really babe?”

“Yes really. I have a big issue that you need to help me handle.”

“I need to see first.”

He chuckled then went into the bathroom then flipped his camera around. I saw his bulge then bit my lip. I sent him a picture of what I looked like earlier then he chuckled.

“Awe babygirl, we have talked about teasing over the phone.”

I chuckled then I watched him rub his boxer band then slowly slide his hand into his pants. I started rubbing my tit and bit my lip. 

“Go lay on the bed.”

I walked over to the bed then laid down. I slid my hand into my panties and started playing with myself and angled it so he could watch.

“Take your panties off. I want to watch.”

“Then take your boxers off and lay down.”

He walked over to the bed and took his boxers off then laid down. He started m**********g then I took my panties off so he could watch.

“Rub at my pace daddy.”

I started going faster then he did too. He moaned out and it made me even more wet. We kept going until I came. I started slowing down.

“Speed back up babygirl.”

“I just came.”

“I know. Keep going. I never said that you were done.”

I whimpered then kept going. He came then we stopped. I put my panties back on and caught my breath. We talked for a while before I started falling asleep.

“Baby? Babygirl? Awe, you fell asleep. Well, sweet dreams mi amor. I’ll see you in the morning.”

He fell asleep and I laid there with the biggest smile on my face until I fell asleep. Around three in the morning he hung up and started getting ready for the day. I went back to sleep then there was a knock at my door. I got up and put shorts on then answered.