THE MAFIA’S CAPTIVE ANGEL

I barely got any sleep last night, despite being exhausted. I knew I needed to talk to Sin and Uncle Carson to find out what was going on and how deeply involved he was in the mafia.

As much as I wanted to see him, I couldn’t do that without getting Sin’s permission, which was nerve-wracking, especially since I knew he was very aware of who Uncle Carson was to me. Jason had told me he had done a background check when I was brought in.

I sighed, getting out of bed. I needed to talk to Sin before he left; he had told me during the night about his trip to China. He wasn’t giving much detail, only that he was going to be back before the end of the week as he had a party to attend.

Running my arms through my hair, I picked up the robe, wrapping it around my naked body before making my way out of the room to Sin’s study. I gave a small knock, waiting for his response, and when I got none, I pushed open the door to find it empty.

My brows furrowed together, wondering where he was and if he had already left.

“Hey, Mani, you are up more than usual.” Zoey spoke from behind me, surprise laced in her voice.

“Have you seen Nikolai?” I asked, fudging with my fingers.

” Sin…”  She asked confusedly, and I was tempted to roll my eyes, seeing as I just asked a question.

“Yes, Zoey. I need to talk to him.”

“Yeah, I did see him a couple of minutes ago.” She answered. “You do know he is going on a business trip; I saw him making his way to the entrance. Aren’t you….”

“Yeah, thanks.”  I hurriedly said, cutting her off as I made my way to the entrance of the door.

Thankfully, I was able to spot Sin before he got into the car.

“Wait.”

Sin is standing at the front door of the house, tall and commanding in his suit, every inch of him appearing prepared for battle. He turns to face me with tense features that give the impression that he’s about to pounce on me once more.

“I know you have to go,” I whisper. “But I need to speak to you first.”

He glances at the car and then back at me. “Can’t it possibly wait till I get back?”

“It can, but it’s important. I..”

Perhaps it’s unreasonable of me to discuss this now, but I knew there was no way I could be patient and wait until his return. My mind was swirling with all the thoughts and answers that I knew I needed.

“Is it about Carson?” I bit my lips nervously, giving a nod. “You probably have a lot of questions, and I would gladly answer them, amore. But that would be when I get back.” He pecks my forehead, attempting to walk to the car, but I clench onto his arm.

“I think I prefer hearing it directly from him.” He reaches up, placing his hand atop mine and pressing down softly. I squeeze onto his bicep, feeling the irrepressible muscle.

“Does it make a difference if you hear it from him or from me?” he asks with a raised brow.

“Yes, it does, Nikolai. This is a man I consider a father figure; he has been there for me since the accident. I would very much like to hear what he has to say and how he got rumpled up with the mafia.”

“Please, Nikolai.” I move closer to him, near enough to feel the heat of his body. “Let me meet him.”

“Mani….”

“You have nothing to worry about; I will be fine.” I said, hoping he would say yes. “If it’s about security, I will go out with as much security as you want me to. Just please let me meet him.” I gaze into his eyes; his expression is difficult to read.

“I don’t want him brainwashing you into leaving my side. You are mine, Mani, and I won’t let him try to take you from me.” he snarls. “Not that he could, even if he tried.”

“You don’t have to worry about that; I won’t leave, Nikolai.” I spoke softly, cupping his cheek. “I don’t want to leave, never.”

“Well, Carson seems to think otherwise and thinks you aren’t fit for this world, or at least, he thinks we feel nothing more than lust for each other. But you and I know that isn’t the case.” He goes on, holding me tighter. “The emotion is intense and raw, Mani. It reaches a level that I wasn’t even aware I possessed. I recognized you as mine the moment I saw you. Although I didn’t know your name, I knew you were right for me. I don’t plan on letting you go.”

His words rush out as though he can’t stop, his tone becoming more intense.

“Sin.” Luca appears out of the car. “We have to go.”

Sin glances at him. “One minute.”

Luca nods, giving me a small smile before making his way back to the car.

“Tell me you feel the same.” Sin growls softly in my ear.

“I feel it too.” I squeeze onto his chest, curling my hand into a fist and clutching onto his shirt. “Nothing can change that.”

I kiss him as he kisses me, our lips fusing in a conflagration of devotion and desire. He groans through the kiss, pressing down on my lower back and pushing our bodies together. I whimper and wrap my arms around him, holding on tightly and clinging on even as he makes an effort to bring the kiss to an end.

“I have to go,” he says. “And as much as I don’t want you meeting him, I have no choice but to let you do as you wish.”

“Thank yo…”  He kisses me again, cutting off my words.

“Just so you know, I’m keeping watchful eyes. As much as I trust you and Carson not to betray me, I know for certain he takes you like a daughter and would probably try to scheme a way to take you from here,” he whispers softly.

“That’s one of the reasons why I need to talk to him.”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Sin sighs, running his fingers through my hair. “Take care of yourself, Mani. Don’t forget to call me if you need anything or when you miss me. I will always make time for you.” He says so, and I smile, pecking his lips one more time before watching him make his way to the car and disappear down the road.