Next in Line (Monarch of the Kohler Mafia) Book 5 of the Köhler Series

𝔼𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕪| 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚

Everyone was off doing their own things today, while Xerxes, Caleb, and Elijah picked each other brains trying to find a way to lure Hanna and Bruno out of hiding. The two had to be scared after Xerxes ordered the remaining pieces of Riche's body parts to found around parts of Berlin and Cologne with little notes. Yeah, he pulled a page from one of his parents' past enemies.

"Don, I'm not too sure they are still in Germany," Elijah said, rubbing his temples as he looked over to a sleeping Elias. Caleb laid back in his seat, thinking and X stared at them both.

"They are because there is no way for leaving the country without me knowing unless they drive. Hanna no longer has any assess to our private jets, and she came here commercial, and she would have to leave the same way." Xerxes said, giving them a sheet of paper. "And why is he in here and not with his mother?" He asked.

"Riah needed a break, so she said, but I think she is up to something."

"Yeah, like beating that bitch ass that keep eyeing you," Caleb said, laughing as Xerxes and Elijah shook their heads.

"They need to be found, and it needs to be done soon. Each day they are out there, the greater their plan may become," He said as they both nodded get up, and leaving.

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"Riah, tell me, how are you feeling today?" Neveah asked. Mariah was seeing Veah today because Heaven wasn't feeling too well. Both were kind and understanding, so it was easy to talk to them both.

"I'm good today...."

"But?"

"I don't know, Veah. I feel that Elijah is still cheating on me. That girl Ebony every time she sees us together, it like she wants to kill me. I'm conflicted... I love him, and he says he loves me. How do I know it just isn't Xerxes and Dad in his ear making him think that?" Mariah said as Neveah stared at her taking off her glasses.

"Mariah, I'm going to speak to you like a sister-in-law right now, not a therapist, and I want you to listen, okay," Neveah said, making Riah nod her head yes.

"Eli always had a mind of his own, you can say in a way he is just like X. One thing about him he never let our Father or brothers boss him around, one of the reasons he and Mel stayed in trouble. If he told you he loves you, then he loves you. Now, Ebony, I don't trust that bitch one fucking bit. She tried to wiggle herself between our Don and Donna, then manage to slip in bed with Eli. She is going what it takes to come between you. Don't let her. You need to stand your ground beat that bitches ass, okay."

"Okay."

"Now tell me how you been feeling besides that."

"Better until my mom called. I can't help but wonder what she is up to after Eli threatened her. Michelle isn't the one that will take no for an answer, and truly I'm scared for our son and me." Mariah said. Neveah nodded, writing something down, then looked back at her.

"You never talked about your mom. Tell me a little about her."

"I rather not."

"Mariah, the only way you can heal it to talk about it," Neveah said, glaring at the girl. Mariah sigh shaking her head as she tapped her foot.

"Can we do it next time, please?"

"Riah, baby..."

"She had an affair with my uncle and let the bastard molest me. I know you already know. Why ask?"

"Mariah, I didn't know," Neveah said in a soft voice as she got up, walking over to her hugging her tight. "You safe here. You know that, right? They can't hurt you here, and they will not hurt my nephew. That is a promise, but it is time to let go of the past and look forward to a brighter future that you are making for yourself as a designer, mother, and wife." Veah said as Mariah nodded her head crying.