Becoming Queen

Chapter 29: Family

Elias

Staring at her through the one way window, I couldn't stop the pain in my chest at the sight of her. It had been the second day of her sitting and staring at the wall. 

She hadn't eaten. She hadn't spoken. She hadn't done anything. 

My father had taken all contact away from me for he knew my heart would always belong to Sofia no matter of where I was.

Looking down at the old cigarette butt scar on my arm, I rested my hand over it and closed my eyes remembering the day my father found me on a phone recording a voice message for you. Of course, I faced his wrath, just like mum did. But he went too far with her and in the end, she took her own life. But that was years ago.

I hated my life being forced with a woman I did not want to be with, having to kill someone all because my father threatened to have Sofia killed and stuck in a world I hated.

But now I had freedom. I felt something come alive in me the moment I killed my father. I had an army behind me. My father thought he had loyal men, but they all feared him so once I reclaimed his throne they followed me without question. They respected me for standing up against my cruel twisted father. I was going to lead, but lead the right way. 

I destroyed the trafficking rings my father set up, I helped the victims of his wrath and put an end to all his twisted connections that he forced my men to help in. They were free of his rule just as I was. 

But my dear little wife fled as soon as she discovered my father's body for she knew her time was up. I had no reigns over me anymore, but of course I knew exactly who she'd be running to for help. It was only a matter of time.

"Are you sure this is going to work?" Amelia questioned as she stood beside me.

"Yes. She thinks she's alone. I found out that Giovanni made her believe that Finn and Nora were killed. But he kidnapped them and locked them away, probably to keep her in line. I am hoping by seeing them that she'll at least show some reaction".

Amelia sighed heavily before calling out to her little brother and sister.

"And I'm going to shower her in kisses and cuddles because I love my sister" Nora giggled.

"B-But I love her more" Finn shouted after Nora who had already skipped up to us.

"Oh gosh, are you two arguing over who loves her more. For crying out loud" Amelia groaned as she shook her head.

Finn huffed loudly and stomped his foot but let out a loud gasp as Nora playfully hit him on his arm. I watched in amusement as Finn went to give one back, but as he raised his little clenched fist, he pulled back and instead wrapped his arms around Nora.

"I am a gentleman, I don't hit ladies" he mumbled into Nora seemingly forgetting about their cute little argument.

"That you are buddy" I smiled at him. 

Finn's eyes gleamed with joy at my reassuring words before watching Nora hug him back.

"Right, listen closely you two" I muttered out as gently as I could. 

Getting down on my knees, I watched as Finn and Nora looked at me with innocent eyes unsure of what I was going to say.

"Your sister is in this room, but I need to prepare you for what you might see. Y-your sister is not well. She was hurt, but she's being well looked after. Amelia and I will be right outside and you can come out at any time. Sofia might seem different to you, but she's okay" I tried reassuring them, but instead I got a whole ton of questions thrown back at me.