Chapter 25

Ava p.o.v

I flicked my eyes open and I'm immediately flutter them close from the brightness in the room, I sat up when my sight has adjusted to the light. I noticed I'm in Vince room, I must have slept through the rest of the ride.

I held my head and groan a little, a headache is starting to form at the back of my head. It must be from fright, I had cried myself to sleep so it's most likely I would have an headache when I wake up.

I stretch my limbs feeling a bit stiff and sore from staying in one position for too long. I climbed down from the bed, walking to the door, I have to check on Mom and maybe leave this house for some time.

"Where are you going Cara." Vince husky voice stopped me from reaching the doorknob. I turn around and stare at Vince, who is sitting on a armchair in a far corner of the room. He has his phone in hand, legs cross on the small stool in his front, he stare at me from his eyelashes but it's still intimidating.

I have to admit this man still intimidate me.

"Come here Cara." I walk to him somehow seeking his warmth, I feel secure and protected around him. I sat on a chair in front of him, I squirm a few times getting comfortable before meeting his gaze.

I furrowed my brows confused when he gave me a questioning stare, he pat his laps, silently telling me to come sit on his lap. I resist the urge to roll my eyes but obeyed anyways, his soft alluring lips met my forehead.

"Are you okay?" He asked staring at me with concern, I nod at him. I saw him breath in relief, and kiss my head again.

"Who were they." I know they're his enemies but why were after other people, I mean is not like we know anything.

"Some foolish dogs whose death was at their doorstep." His expression has changed to a Whole new level, he looks angry, his jaw is clenched tightly it might hurt. My fingers inched to ease it, but I resist the urge to do it. "They want to get to me through you."

Me? So they weren't after his mother and sister, but me. What do I get to do with all of this, I'm new to Vince not to talk of this business, so why me.

"Why me." He didn't say anything just stare at me face. "That's why they've been following us around since we left the gate" I mumbled to myself, still wondering what they could gain from harming me, an innocent person.

The low rumble that vibrated from Vince chest made me stare at him, he was livid. I flinch slightly from his glaring gaze, his gripped on my waist tightens to the point its almost hurts. What made him angry all of a sudden.

"You knew they were following you?"  His tone was serious, it almost sounds angry.

"Yes, I even saw a creepy man following us in the mall." I adds, Vince respond with a deep growl, I was startled. The growl wasn't animalistic but it was almost there, I gape at him trying to understand who his anger is directed at.

"I asked you to call me immediately if anything happens, I meant anything, that's why I gave you that phone but did you?" His words were harsh and I whine inwardly.

I totally forgot he told me to call him, maybe all those chasing wouldn't have happened.

"I'm sorry." I said softly, he exhale harshly.

"Cara Mia, I can't have you getting hurt." He kissed my neck and left his lips there, his hot breath fanning my neck causing the hairs there to stiff. My heart skip at his words, they were sweet to my ears and somehow I want to hear him saying more sweet words. "I will protect you with my life, if I have to." He said it absentmindedly, he turn my face to him and stare at my lips for some seconds before crushing his lips to mine in a mind blowing passionate kiss.

My heart is beating furiously, I tried slowing it down but I couldn't. My mind is blank and all I could think of is how sweet and slow the kiss is, it was a kiss of pure need. A kiss that poured out all our emotion and desire, I shivered when he came to my neck leaving hot pool kisses behind. I tilted my neck more, to give him more access, my breathing was short and laboured. I clutched on his neck like it's my life.

The knock from the door made us broke apart, I reluctantly climbed down from his legs. Why am I getting attached to him, when did that even started. Am I having feelings for him? No that can't happen, I can't develop feelings for him. He's forcing me to marry him, so I can't, I just can't.

Kara pokes her head in before entering the room, she looks between me and Vince she frown and I reflect her expression and frown. Her expression went back to normal as she spoke.

"Ava Mom wants to see you." Kara eyes Vince silently asking him for permission as if I'm his property, Vince nods dismissively going back to his phone. I stood up and followed Kara down the stairs to the kitchen, Mrs Alfonso sat on a chair reading a magazine. She drop it and smile at us, I sat on a chair beside her while Kara hurriedly takes her leave.

"How are you Ava? Did you get hit anywhere, certainly not Vincenzo would have made a blood bath out of it" Mrs Alfonso said the last part to herself, but I heard loud and clear. Was killing those people not enough? Why cause a blood bath.

"I'm fine." I replied with a fake smile plaster on my face, I'm starting to worry,  is this how it is going be? Looking over my shoulder whenever I'm outside this Mansion, perhaps this house itself isn't safe.

"You must be scared now, aren't you." She wore a sympathy look on, I didn't reply to that. She smiled and patted my shoulder. "I was scared too."

Was she? She seems to me like she's used to this stuff.

"When his grandfather's business was at the very top, the business was flourishing. I knew it will attract dangerous people and it did, our lives were in danger, each day I lived with fear of what would happen. And my fears came true when the threats begin, deaths threats came from different angles until they succeed. Vincenzo was kidnapped along side with his grandparents, They were killed, we thought Vincenzo was dead but he came back as the head of a Mafia. And then, he quickly work his way to the Don of Dons, which is more dangerous for us. I might seem strong but I too have my fears, what if one day Vincenzo left and do not return alive."

Thought alone scare the hell out of me, after all he is a mere human, and humans die. I Don't even want to think about that right now, glance at Mrs Alfonso to caught her in time to see her wiping a tear away.

"Why I'm saying all this, is for you to be prepared for any danger ahead, with you being Vincenzo wife you are the target now. Be careful with whom you interact with, now not everyone that smile at you truly is your friend, be on alert to protect yourself."