Mafia's Assassin

Chapter 13

Mary and I sit eating the shortbreads we'd freshly made while drinking tea in the conservatory, basking in the warmth of the sun. Its been two whole days since I'd seen Nico, but I know how quick it is to lose an empire when left unchecked, especially recently.

"Mary we definitely need some more 'us' time" Crunching on my biscuits

"Mm indeed !" Sipping her tea, reclining more in her chair when a throat clears. Mary instantly jumps to her feet nearly spilling her tea as she straightens her uniform

"Mary, do you mind giving us the room" rolling my eyes I give him the once over

"Yes sir" going to stride from the room

"No need Mary, we won't be long!" Stretching my neck side to side. Hearing the door close I look to the spot Mary once stood and sigh

"Must you really go against me at every word Amore" Leaning on the windowsill before me

"When you still insist on me following your every word, yes" glaring at him

"Antonio informed me of a .."

"Antonio can bite me" Folding my arms across my chest to Nicos smirk

"Emilie did you really have to Threaten him ?" His fingers tapping on the window ledge

"Do you really have to send him as your regular lap dog ?" Arching a brow "You want me, come get me yourself" my eyes glancing to the distant scenery then back to Nico as he pushes up from his ledge.

My heart hammers as I watch each painfully slow step towards me

"Trust me Amore if I want you .." grabbing my hand firmly and pulling me till my body crashes into his "nothing will keep you from me.." his finger tracing the edge of my face, my lips part to his touch as my eyes flick between his.

Nicos lips come close to mine and I find myself being pulled forward, my breath holding as we inch towards eachother

"Come with me" holting and frowning slightly he starts to laugh, his hand encasing mine and pulling me towards the door.

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Saddled up we gallop across open fields, my hair blowing free from my shoulders with the warm breeze kissing at my skin. For the first time I feel ... happy, unafraid, free to live in this moment however short it may be.

"Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a smile ?" Looking to Nico I roll my eyes but I'm unable to keep a smile from my features

"Race you" my eyes glint with mischief

"And if I win ?" I don't bother to give him an answer. I tighten my stirrups and tap the side of my mare with the inner of my foot as we increase speed.

Glancing to the left I see Nico gaining, head low as a smile tints his features, but I'm not about to give up now. Lowing my frame to, we gallop until we reach the top of a hill, over looking settled views for miles. My laughter stops as my chest heaves at the surroundings. Nicos horse slows next to mine and our eyes connect through the panting, our chests rising and falling together.

Climbing from his horse he helps me from mine. His hands placed at both sides of my waist slowly sliding me down his chest as my palms rest on his shoulders. His smile is broad and carefree, his teeth showing themselves to me as my eyes take them in for what feels like the first time. His long hair falling forward, slightly loose from the ride as he takes my hand leading me to a bench seated at the view point beneath a willow tree.

"Sit Amore" walking behind the trunk of a tree, Nico brings a picnic basket placing it upon the table "Antonio" I nod to him, releasing my hair from my face