Flicker of Hope

Chapter 12

Evianna's POV

Weird.

That was how the Kastellanos were acting after the Romanos went home. We decided that I would move in with them at the end of the week.

"Okay, what's wrong?," I asked, looking at them with narrowed eyes.

All of them tried to avoid eye contact with me which made me more confused until I heard a sigh from Alastair, "we are scared."

At this point, my mind is confused. Scared of what? Did they get a threat? DId the Germans find out?

Seeing my confused face, Ares explained, "Now that you know the Romanos are your biological family, we are scared that you will forget about us and leave us," his eyes held helplessness, the same with the rest of my brothers.

My parents, the ones who gave me all the love I could get, looked so broken, thinking that I would ever replace them.

"You guys may not be my blood but you are still my parents and brothers. Nothing can change that. You took me in and made me into the person that I am today. You were my saving grace. You cared for me and you showed me that I deserved love. How a child deserves love from her family. Μαμά, you taught me how to cook and how to always stand up for what I think is right. Μπαμπάς, you taught me how to never give up and never let anyone disrespect me. All of you taught me that family means first, family isn't defined by blood. You took Ryan, Gio, Anna and I into your family and treated us equally. For that, I love you all so fucking much, it doesn't matter if you're not blood, you are my family. I owe you everything," I said with tears falling out of my eyes.

I looked to see everyone in tears. I turned towards my siblings. "You guys were there for me when I needed a brother. You love me like a sister and you were there for me at the darkest time of my life. You stayed. Not many people did but you guys did. When I had nightmares, Adonis would be there for me, cuddling me to sleep, giving me a sense of security. When my anger got out of control, Ares would help me take it out in the gym. Alastair is the one I would go to if I need advice. Gio is my gossip buddy and the person that would cheer me up. Ryan is my overprotective brother and platonic soulmate that has understood me throughout all these years. Anna is my girl that will always have my back and my ride or die. Never question my love for you because you are my siblings, my saviours and no one can replace that." I finished wiping the tears that had fallen with my sleeves.

I was engulfed in hugs and was given so many comforting words. The one that shocked me was "You are my γοητεία, and you will always be my little αδελφή, you gave this family more hope." Adonis said with a voice filled with vulnerability that I have never heard of before.

(charm, sister)

"Besides, who would be my source of entertainment without you goons," I said to them, trying to lift up the surroundings. Chuckles were heard around the room and a very loud, dramatic gasp were heard. Gio.

"I'll let you know that I am more than any shows you can find on tv," he said with sass.

"Sure Gio," Ryan rolled his eyes.

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As you know, our family moved from Greece to England a couple of years ago.

The family decided to move the mafia to England as there are more opportunities to expand the business and be closer to their alliance which is the Spanish Mafia. In that way, if anything were to happen, they can work together in defeating the enemy. The Greek Mafia is powerful as it is at the second rank but having the Spanish Mafia which is the first in rank as our allies and best friends makes us impossible to be taken down.

No one knows who the current Don of the Spanish Mafia is except for their inner circle. Why you ask? It's because the Spanish and Greek are somewhat related to each other. Μπαμπάς's brother, our uncle Peter married the Ex Don of the Spanish Mafia's sister, aunt Claudia. Hence, why we have a close relationship with the mafia but not everyone is disclosed with this information as it could cause harm to the family.

It's been a year since we had contact with them since the don had to move to Spain due to business. No one knows exactly how long he will be there. Some think that there is another reason why he moved but others just believe in what they were fed with.

I wonder when we can meet them again.

My thoughts were interrupted from a knock at my door. "Come in".

"Hey, are you good?," Ares said while sitting at the corner of my bed.

'Yea, why wouldn't I be?" I asked

"Oh I don't know, maybe you figured out that your family is alive after years of thinking they were dead," he deadpanned.

I scowled at him and hit him on his head "ouch, what was that for?," he rubbed his head.

"For being a dumbass," I said, chuckling at his hurt face.

"But for real, how are you coping?" he asked seriously.

I sigh "As well as I can be. How else am I supposed to react? Years of thinking I was left alone to figure out that I was actually kidnapped by those monsters and seperated from my family. It'll take time to digest but in a way I'm happier."

"I get that. If you need anything you can come to me. Plus, who else am I going to shoot those idiots at the warehouse with?" he joked.

I giggled, "of course that's the first thing you would do. Don't worry I'll be there to shoot them with you." I winked.

Shaking his head with a smile, he stood up. "Oh before I forget, he gave me a letter for you. He said that he is trying everything he can to come back but there's still some things he needs to finish off." he said while handing me a piece of paper.

I took it from him and just looked at the paper. "I miss him," I whispered.

Ares gave me a hug and kissed my temple "I know you do sis. Just be patient. Everything will come together in the end. You know there's always a reason for why he did it."

I nodded my head with my eyes closed. "Goodnight sis"

"Goodnight Ares"

Opening the letter and reading the contents make my heart miss him more. Why did he have to leave like that. But I guess in the line of work we do, it was the only way he could do it.

Clutching the letter in my hands and looking at the ring, I whispered "You will always have my heart. Nothing can change that amore. Te amo."

Mi amor,

    I miss you. I know it's been a while and I'm really sorry. I hope you understand that everything I do is to make sure you're safe. I cannot live with the fact that you may be in danger. That was part of the reason why I had to leave. Believe me it was so painful to leave you that morning but I had to. I will see you soon amor and when I do, I hope you're still wearing the ring. That is the only way I will know that I still have you. That I still have my Rose with me. Until then, te amo, mi amor.

-G