The Risks of Love

Chapter 12

Jessica's POV

During dinner, I still couldn't shake off the anxious feeling and I didn't pay attention to what Damon and Kate talked about. I sat next to Fiona and nibbled on my food. I would say the chef is the best cook in the world and I've liked all of the food so far but I couldn't find the excitement to enjoy it tonight.

"Jess, can I have a word with you after the meal?" I looked up at Damon who was already done with his food and stared at me. I nodded my head, shook off the dreadful fear and started to enjoy the food. Lasagna was the dinner for today and it's the best one I've ever had.

As Damon asked, I walked towards his office after I parted ways with Fiona and Kate. I was contemplating whether to tell him that I've met Luciano or not as I made my way towards his study. 

"Please take a seat." he pointed at the leather chair infront of him and I made myself comfortable on the comfy chair.

"Whatever has happened in the past few days might have been hard for you to take in but I am thankful that you aren't making things difficult for either of us. I don't mean any offense and since I am the closest relatives to you in this world, it's my responsibility to take care of you." He clapped his hands and the door opened. I spun my chair and there stood a tall and muscular blond with amber eyes. He closed the door and made his way towards Damon's desk.

He was very handsome and his muscles which barely fitted onto his shirt added more to his attractiveness. I watched him move as he stood next to the chair, I was sitting in.

"Even though your identity hasn't been made official yet, there are some people out there who knows that you're the heir to Italian mafia. So, I am going to assign you a bodyguard and he will be with you 24/7. Jessica, he will be your bodyguard from now on. Harry Larington." I stood up and turned towards him. I could tell he was tall but when I stood up, I felt like I was standing next to a damn statue.

"Hello. I am Jessica Sc- Knight." I stuck out my hands and he held it in his firm grip. He shook it and I was surprised at how muscular and strong he was. Just a simple handshake could have left a bruise on my hand if he exerted a bit more force. "Harry Larington."

Harry soon left after Damon waved his hand to dismiss him. So, I was yet again, left alone with my uncle.

"He is the best one I can get for you. There are a lot of choices of men, women, young, old and gays even but I thought it would have been for the best if I chose someone who was around your age." "Is he gay?" I asked him as it reminded me of Shane. I wonder how he is doing.

"No. I thought you guys might have way too much fun if I assigned you a girl or a gay." he shrugged and I laughed out loud. 

"Aren't you scared that I might actually seduce him to have my freedom?" I asked him with a smug face and he rolled his eyes.

"You can try. I am sure it won't work. He has found his soulmate already. You're no match for him." he scoffed with a smirk and I frowned a bit.

"Is that supposed to be an insult?" "That surely wasn't a compliment, was it?" He scratched his chin and I rolled my eyes.