Forever Or Never

T h e E n d

Niko wrapped an arm about her waist, pulling Adalie toward him, as if she were both a possession and a shield. Amusement tinged his voice.

"The reckless Romeo has finally come to rescue his foolish Juliet. Mmmm ?"

His black eyes narrowed to slits.

"What would Mother say when she realizes you've risked her legacy for the life of a girl?"

Luca ignored him. "He won't harm you again, Adalie ," he said, his tone even, his words soft. "Not if he wishes to see another moon."
Niko's arm tightened around her waist, drawing her back against the cool marble of his chest. "Don't lie to your love, Luca ," he said. "Tell her how many times you've seen your loved ones parish by my hand and how she'll suffer the same fate."
The beat of her heart thudding in her ears, Adalie nodded to Luca , her bound hands inching toward the table for the knife .
With a subtle shake of his head, Niko took a step forward, his thumb cocking the hammer of his revolver at her head. "Let Adalie go, and I'll do whatever you want brother."
"Perhaps all I want is to shoot her head off . To watch you live the rest of your short, godforsaken life as the Ghost."
The tips of Adalie's fingers grazed the edge of the table where the knife layed , her breaths quickening in her throat.

Lucas's lips pursed together, something flashing in the depths of his eyes. " we can make a deal." His smile was cold. Unforgiving. "Name your terms."
"You are in no position to make demands. Luca" Niko said. "And perhaps I'll agree to deal in good faith."
"Fuck your good faith." Luca smile widened. "Let her go. Now." He took another step forward.
"Aim true." Niko's icy fingers wrapped around Adalie's neck, sending a shiver between her shoulder blades. "You may succeed in wounding me, but not before she's dead ."
Adalie's fingers closed around the handle of the silver dagger.
Before any of them could make another move, Niko lifted Adalie off her feet as if she weighed no more than a feather . Terror raked its sharp claws across Adalie , the pain almost blinding her as she struggled to wrench his ink black hair from his scalp, her fingers flailing against a wall of stone.
"Enough!" Luca commanded. For the first time, Adalie sensed fear in his voice. "Give me full control of the Cartel, and I'll put her down ."
Luca licked his lips before he replied. "i knew something was different about this one & finally you gonna give me what's rightfully mine ."
Luca said nothing.
"Do it now, or I'll finish her off," Niko taunted. "It won't take much. She has so little left to give. Her heart slows with each passing moment."
"Luca, I'm pregnant " Adalie whispered, letting her posture cave in on itself, hoping Niko would mistake the gesture for helplessness.
But Adalie Riva was not helpless. While there was still breath left in her body, she intended to fight. Niko would not escape this church unscathed. She swore it to the heavens.
Trembling uncontrollably, Adalie eyed Luca sidelong, her fingers brushing across her right hip. "Luca ," she repeated, as if she were begging him to save her.
Though Luca winced, his eyes full of shock . Letting her know he heard her say she's pregnant
"It appears we are at an impasse, Luca" Niko said. "What do you propose we do now? Fight to the death like civilized monsters?"

"Some of us are better men." Lucas's fingers tightened around his revolver. Then he pointed its barrel toward the floor.
Niko began lowering Adalie to her feet. Dropping his guard.

She waited for the instant her toes found the ground , she Prepared herself to stab him in the throat

All the while, Adalie continued trembling, as if fear had found refuge in her bones. As if she were the pathetic little lamb

But She was no lamb. She was a serpent .
Luca set down his revolver. Unfolded to standing as Niko released Adalie.
The next instant,
Adalie hurled herself at Niko exposed throat , the dagger in her hand. Her fury past the point of reason, Adalie stabbed Niko at the base of his head and the side of his neck, over and over again, a snarl on her lips.
With an inhuman roar, Niko whipped around, dark blood spurting from his wounds. He lifted his gun through the air, something going off and slamming into her , knocking the wind from her lungs and cracking something in her ribs.
Niko staggered, the silver blade embedded in the side of his throat. Rage contorting his face, he stalked toward Adalie , blood gushing down his body, his hands outstretched.
A breeze raced through the club, the sound of beating wings trailing in its shadow. Then something grabbed Niko , snatching him from sight, his shrieks of a wounded beast fading into the darkness.

Her body all but broken, Adalie struggled to her feet, seeking a point of clarity beyond the pain. A sharp sensation radiated through her chest, her vision swimming as she looked forward.

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Luca pov

Adalie leaned against a wide column of marble, one hand pressed on on her stomach , a strange expression in her eyes.
I stumbled to my knees.
Then I saw the cascade of crimson dripping from her chest .
"Lia , oh my Baby ." I rushed toward her , catching her before she struck the stone floor. Crouching by her side, Adalie pressed her bound hands atop his, trying to stanch the gaping wound at her chest . Blood oozed from between their fingertips, flowing fast and hot, like a river bursting through fissures in a dam.
Several brushes of air gathered on all sides of them. The rest of the Cartel had arrived, not a moment too soon.

Adalie opened her mouth, the light in her gaze fierce. She tried to speak, but a trail of blood streamed from her mouth.
"Don't talk." Adalie held him close. "You're going to be fine. The ambulance will be here soon. Hold on to your strength." She placed pressure on her wound until the tips of her fingers turned white, but her blood only flowed faster, its warmth soaking through to my skin.

A small smile curved her lips. With the other hand, she gripped his fingers tightly to her stomach . In her eyes, I saw a sky filled with stars. I saw a Girl who I would die for her . "You're going to be fine," I repeated, my words tremulous, tears trickling from the tip of my nose. "It won't end like this. I know it won't. I haven't even told you I love you." Someone came to stand behind me . "And I will love you and our unborn baby until the last star falls from the sky." my voice broke.

"Where is Imaan ? " kassimer shouted, his words resonating with imperiousness. "Find him at once."

The goddess within Adalie smiled a sad smile. " I love you , thank you for loving me "
And Adalies eyes fell shut, her hand coming to rest on the floor beside Lucas feet.

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Yes it has come to and end .. & im not ok , Absolutely loved writing this , it feels amazing to bring something that lives in your head to reality
Thank you sm for those few people that supported me , I appreciate you sm I swear I could cryy but I'm already crying cause it's the end ! But it's time to say goodbye to Luca and Adalie
Comment any ideas you have that I can bring to life for you

Much love - Dahlia