Niko’s POV
"Get her the fuck up!" I ordered with nothing but pure rage for this woman. She laid in a ball covered in blood and a ripped red dress. A fucking coward hiding in the closet while my family was being murdered to save her.My mind flashed with Tommy's words."I know I fucked up. Promise me you will protect her. I need to know she will be ok. Vow to me brother!" He grabbed my shirt as blood shot out of his mouth in a violent cough. My fucking little cousin, raised like a brother to me, was dying in my arms and all he cared about was that whore that ruined our family."Tommy don't worry about the girl. She is what brought us this fight. Save your breath and hold on for me." My forehead reached his and I held back my tears. I wasn't a man that cried, but watching the only person I cared about in this world die was gutting my insides."It wasn't her fault. Even it was, she was worth it. Vow to me, Niko!" He ordered again. This little shit was going to make me protect her."I vow on my life and that of the Familia that Vivian will be under my protection. Ok? Now hold on for me. I can't lose you too.""Thank you." He whispered as his eyes closed. I shook him a few times, unable to hold the tears back anymore."Tommy!" I shouted in pure rage at his lifeless body."Find her!" I ordered the men around me with death in my eyes. They all jumped into action immediately.With Tommy's father killed last night and now him dead too I was the new Capo of the families. The Grasso family put a hit out on us last night, which included myself. I was prepared for them and kept Tommy and myself safe.My uncle was an arrogant fool and got a bullet to the head from the stripper that just finished giving him head. It was a common way men from our world were taken out. That is why I only allowed whores that were thoroughly checked out to my bedroom, and I never indulged in the same ones often.Tommy was an idiot and went and fell in love. The second most common way men like us were assassinated. There was a reason we had arranged marriages and were taught to be animals. Love was the weakness that could bring us to our knees.The Grasso family were the next line of pure Italian bloods to rule the families. My family was killed when I was just a boy making my uncle the Capo. He had Tommy who then became next in line and pushed me down to third in command. I didn't care though. Tommy was my little cousin that was like my brother. I felt nothing but pride standing by his side to protect him.My Uncle became a monster after he lost his second wife, reaching too far and making too many enemies. It wasn't because of love for his wife, but the disrespect to take her out when she belonged to him. Tommy just wanted to have more freedom and fun before turning completely into our world, but it made himself an easy target.I looked back down at the little woman that just brought down two generations of my men. She was a very attracted woman with a mouth begging a man to punish her. She was a wild, uncontrollable mess that I warned Tommy about.Now she was in tattered clothes that barely covered her body, blood dried all over her skin, hair in a mess and eyes swollen from crying all night. I removed my jacket and placed it over her. She looked at me like I was there to help her and appreciated it.Then my fingers grabbed her chin. "I don't fucking like you. Everything about you disgusts me. You will listen and you will do as you're told or I'll break you in ways you never thought possible. Do you understand me?"Her eyes swelled with tears then she shook her head yes. I had to protect her for Tommy, but I didn't have to be nice about it."Take her fucking home and lock her in a bedroom. Eyes are to be on her constantly. Is that understood Gio!" I knew he felt the same as I did about her."Yes, Capo." He nodded to me then grabbed the woman by her arm and dragged her out of the closet.Danny was right behind her and I didn't miss how he looked at her. He wanted to help her. No one was helping that woman. She would pay for my cousin's death."Danny get the fuck over here!" My voice was always deep with pure command to not be disobeyed. Only Tommy and my uncle were above me so these men were used to taking my orders. They also knew how ruthless I could be with disobedience."Yes, Capo.""Paul!" I heard her little voice scream as she wiggled out of Gio's grip and ran to the bed."V, do what he tells you. This is serious. Go!" Paul was pale to the point he looked already dead, yet he still tried helping her. I guess he and Danny needed a reassignment far the fuck away from her."Are you ok?" she asked with tears, completely ignoring his warning.My body was directly behind her now and by the little quivering her body started I knew she could sense my anger. Her head slowly turned to look at me and met my cold eyes staring pure hatred at her."Do you think you don't have to listen little girl? You are a fragile, helpless little kitten among lions. We could devour you in one night and not regret it for a moment." My lips quirked into a small smirk. I will enjoy breaking this worthless girl that killed my cousin."I'm sorry. I just wanted to know if he is ok?" She spoke softly, avoiding my eyes.My fingers pinched her chin. "I don't fucking care. Everything you ever wanted is now irrelevant. Learn to listen to do as you're told, and quickly, before I have to teach you what happens when my orders are disobeyed. Understand little kitten.""Yes, Lion." She responded quickly in pure fear. My eyebrows quirked up at her. Lion? Was that supposed to be cute? A joke?"I didn't mean that. Sorry, you're just scaring me and said I was a kitten and you are a lion. Please, I don't mean to cause any problems. I'm just scared and I don't know what happened." She rambled on in nonsense."You got everyone killed and now you will pay for it. Take her!" My voice was harsh and I saw how it ran through her body. A scared little kitten, so pathetic and useless.Gio grabbed her from in front of me and that woman was finally out of my sight."Capo, she doesn't know about us, or any of this." Paul looked at me pleading for me not to punish her."I don't care. Tommy is still fucking dead. Danny, get him to the fucking doctor and then you are both out of my house. No one will show that girl any kindness." I ordered, watching both the men wash over in fear for that little woman. What did they see in her that made men want to die for her?My eyes grew darker waiting for them to go against my order. "Yes Capo." They both said with a bow of their heads.That's right boys. This is now my territory and everyone will know what a brutal death awaits them when they come after my family or disobey my command.Vivian POV I was terrified when Niko found me, then I was relieved to be saved, then I was a whole new kind of terrified when he told me I would be punished for their deaths. Whose death and why did he think I caused it? I didn't know any of these men or what they did. I remained locked in a bedroom for three days while a man stood inside my room watching me intently. He didn't speak to me, but his eyes never left my body. I saw a glimpse of Gio standing outside my door whenever a maid brought me food, but like the guard in my room, he didn't acknowledge my existence. After three sun sets and three sun risings I finally decided to shower. I spent most of my time laying helpless in bed while covered in blood and filth. I didn't know why it never registered to me to shower before, but it just didn't. I assumed I was still in shock, and now I was just in utter fear. I walked into the bathroom, closing the door and took a long breath. I knew my guard was directly outside. I was thankfu
Niko POVThe second she whispered, "Tommy is dead" I realized she didn't know. I wanted to smirk at the guilt washing over her. She deserved to feel pain the rest of her life. He was dead and it was her fault.Then she lost it. Her hand smacked clean across my face, rendering me utterly frozen. A woman never so much as raised their voice to me let alone dare strike me. She was screaming what a bastard I was then proceeded to punch my chest. I looked down at this little thing trying with all her might to hurt me. It was laughable how her hardest punch felt like a tickle to my skin. That was enough though. She disrespected me in front of the whole family. She looked like a lunatic, thrashing about and calling me names. I grabbed her wrist and dragged her to her room. I would put her in her place. I can't hit her though. Maybe I could. No, I won't hit a woman no matter how much I hate her.I felt her body drop and noticed she twisted her ankle. I rolled my eyes then threw her over my sh
Vivian POVDid that fucker just say they can speak to me? Is that why no one would answer me? Acted like I didn't exist?"Mario!" I shouted with rage."Yes Mistress?" He responded immediately. What the fuck was this shit? "Did Niko order you not to speak to me.""Yes. He just said we can now.""You asshole." I punched his shoulder. I shook my hand knowing it hurt me more than him. "Mistress, you should calm down. Please try. Niko isn't a patience man and he never allowed anyone to speak to him the way you just did. If someone dared to raise a hand at him, they would no longer have one." Marie pleaded with me.I looked down to my hands then rubbed my wrist at the thought of Niko holding my arm down and chopping it off. I shuddered as I envisioned blood spraying everywhere. His eyes were cold like a harsh blizzard while my blood coated his devious smile. Fuck, stop thinking about that."I'm tired. Are there pajamas I can borrow?" "Of course, dear. The dresser and closet is filled for
Niko POVThe second Vivian walked down the stairs in that cute little sundress for church I felt my need for her body. She looked so innocent and it was sexy as hell. I knew her pussy had to be fucking tight to mess my cousins up so much. That damn fool gave his life for her, and he didn't even know her.I approached her ready to tear her apart, but then she gave me this sweet smile. Marie had told me they had a talk last night and Vivian understood how to behave properly. My dick twitched at the idea of her listening like a good girl for me. My lips leaned to her ear when it hit me. I was trying to tease her. What the fuck is wrong with me? If I wanted to fuck her, then I'll just fuck her. I didn't need to be nice to her first.My response came out, "You look... nice" like a total idiot. She didn't seem to notice her little body with large breast and round ass had my tongue tied, and luckily no one was close to us. She looked me dead in the eyes then her fucking mouth opened. I don'
Vivian POVI was completely lost all day greeting Tommy's family. The surge of emotions that ran through my body as his casket lowered to the ground was indescribable. I stood there with no one by my side. I was alone in this world, again. You left me here all alone, Tommy. You left me with your beast of a cousin that wants me dead and a hundred family members that look at me like I'm their enemy. Why did you do this to me? Did you ever even love me? I wiped the few tears that escaped my eyes and walked with the crowd back to the car. Mario held the door open and I climbed in next to Niko. He was quiet the second we arrived. I could see the anger in his tense body and knew it was best to call a cease fire until this day was done. Niko didn't speak about his feelings, or really anything at all, but I knew they were close to each other. I wandered around the back gardens admiring all the different flowers. I used to garden at my aunt's house when I lived there. She didn't really speak
Vivian POVI woke up achy in my closet, stretching as I removed my blanket. I gathered my pillow and blanket, then walked out plopping it down on the bed."Oh dear! I didn't see you." Marie held her hand to her chest. "Did you sleep in the closet?""Yes. It felt safer in there." Safer from what, I have no idea. I didn't feel like doing today, or any day ever again. I took my clothes from Marie and headed to the shower. I was quietly staring off at the wall while she did my hair and makeup. She picked a pretty white dress that flowed from my hips to my knees. I looked aimlessly at my reflection. This wasn't me. I liked dresses, but not ones like this, and not every day."You want to get some new clothes after lunch." Marie smiled at me, hoping to cheer me up. I could tell her and Mario were glancing at me in worry. I guessed I seemed depressed."Sure." I simply replied then walked down to breakfast. I walked past the large window, finding the garden outback. Maybe I could take a walk
Niko POVThat next morning after Tommy's burial Vivian was acting strange. I thought she was up to something, but once she yelled in my face that she was just miserable I saw it in her eyes too.I hoped she would be scared of me, or at least shy away embarrassed after watching me fuck that woman. I planned to mess with her about it, but there was nothing from her. She was void of any emotions, like me. I got a call that morning. We had trouble with the Chicago families and decided to let her be. I had a shit storm of bullshit to deal with and some little woman wasn't going to distract me. The next few weeks I saw her brighten up some. She wore mostly jeans or these tight black stockings pants, except for dinners with guests she had on little dresses. I was sure to arrange them more often to see her tight curves. I wasn't home much as I traveled to different cities to meet with the heads of the family. The Vegas boss had a shipment ruined due to a fight between the Chicago families a
Vivian POVI tried to avoid Niko for the next couple days. He came home from God knows where and just beat the shit out of my guards. Then he tells me to help that blonde chick. I was so mad at him that I just wanted to stab him. I needed him to agree to online classes though so I swallowed my anger and did what I do best. I ran away from him whenever he was near. "Vivian!" He yelled for me as I slowly backed out of the living room. Shit! He saw me."Yes, Niko." I smiled sweetly, earning a very disgusted look from him. I thought he like sweet and innocent to devour like a beast?"Sophia will be here in a few hours. Did you set everything up?""Set what up, exactly?"He looked at me like he was about to shoot me in the head. How was I supposed to know what he wanted if he didn't tell me?"Niko, sir..." I cleared my throat because that sounded fucking weird. Just be nice, I can do this. "I can handle whatever she needs. I just don't know what that is. Can you please inform me, s...ir?"