Becoming Queen

Chapter 32: Female boss

Sofia

"Welcome home" Elias muttered out as he opened the door to the meeting room with a slight smirk on his face.

Letting my heels click against the marble floor, I took my time to observe the beauty of the room. God, walking in this huge expensive room held such an aura of power. And there at the head of the room was a huge lone chair giving off royalty vibes.

"It used to look a little different, but I felt this is more appropriate for a queen".

Feeling a sense of pride wash over me, I looked at Elias with a smirk on my face and felt my heart skip a beat to see him looking at me in the same way.

Running my nails over his shoulder, I slowly walked through the grand hall feeling an overwhelming sense of power flow through my veins. As sad as I was watching the video from mum and dad, it gave me strength. It gave me the push I needed to overcome my demons.

Even though they tried to hide this lifestyle, I never felt so right about something before. Most people would quiver and hide away at the prospect of leading a mafia, a gang. But not me. The idea of becoming queen to step up and get revenge on the people who tried to destroy me and murdered my parents was exhilarating.

Sitting down on what I could only describe as a throne, I lifted my leg over my other leg and rested it on my thigh.

I couldn't help but smirk as my dress rose up to reveal my stocking covered thighs causing Elias to lick his lips with a hungry smile. His eyes darkened with lust as he kept his eyes on my legs until his eyes roamed up to my thighs and most definitely thinking dangerous thoughts.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer" I called out to him.

I had expected him to look away, but he unexpectedly pulled out his phone from his pocket and took several photos of me.

"God, you are dumb" I teased him as I held my hands out to my kitten who was jumping and rolling around on the marble floor.

But to my horror, she turned away from me and ran straight into Elias' open palms. I couldn't help the feeling of betrayal as he stood up to his full height smirking at my kitten as he stroked his strong finger under her jaw. 

"You told me to take a picture. Besides, you look hot right now" he smiled before looking down at my cat who had seemingly fallen in love with him.

Even though I was now thriving on power, I couldn't help but look away as my cheeks turned hot at his words. 

Even after all this time, he still made my heart race. 

Though I was still angry at him, I couldn't get the images of the abuse he suffered out of my mind. After all he endured, he was still here fighting for me. He was the reason I had overcome the torture I suffered at the hands of Giovanni.

Elias looked down at my kitten and smiled. He always had such an innocent smile.

Feeling completely lost with my emotions, I pushed myself up from the chair and walked over to Elias who was lost in his own world.

I could feel myself on the verge of tears as I saw the hidden sadness behind his smile. He used to be open with his feelings, but I knew he was hiding everything from me. He was doing all of this for me and never wanted to worry me.

Standing before him, I rested my hand on his wrist hoping he'd look down at me, but he didn't.

He kept his eyes fixed on Elladore who was close to falling asleep in his huge palm.

"Elias" I breathed out quietly concerned by how broken he looked.

"Elias, please look at me. Tell me what's wrong".