Nova Grey's life is full of ups and downs. The up's always included her best friend Rowan and sometimes his older brother, they often spent their time doing illegal racing. But the downs... They were the worst and consisted of her abusive mother and...
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As I watched Nia and Enzo from the doorway of the living room, things just felt right. Like a void has been filled.
Nia has soon forgotten about her teething pains whilst in his arms. I'm not sure quite how long I've stood watching them but strangely enough, I can see her being his world. I can see her growing up and having the best uncle. The family I never got. It's all I've ever dreamed of for her.
Even if things don't work out with my newfound family I know she always has him. And it feels so good to finally have someone I know I can depend on to keep her safe, hell even give their life as though she was their own. I know with Enzo she has that.
I can see the love in his eyes as he stares down at her, the joy. But I can also see the sorrow as well, the time he's missed, the time Rowan never got either.
"I had my suspicions you knew Enzo." Comes Vincent's voice.
I jump slightly, not hearing his approach and raise a brow.
"I just wasn't expecting the unspoken trust between you two." He says a hint of how shocked he is in his voice.
I turn to him wondering why it's taken him so long to have a conversation with me that wasn't mafia related.
"After knowing each other for years and being each other's shadow it becomes natural," I say nonchalantly.
He nods his head agreeing with me, "Will there ever be a chance for any of us to be that close to you?" He ponders.
I think it over for a second. I mean I'm no time traveller, but I'm not very convinced.
"I almost had a kid once," he pauses, emotion thick in his voice, " it uh, didn't pan out well um. Miscarriage."
His brows are huddled together and a frown is etched on his face. His eyes swirl with the u settling emotion of longing. Longing for what could have been, longing for what he almost had. Longing for a chance to prove himself.
"Trust takes time to build." I start.
He cuts me off, " I always tried looking for you, you know?" His eyes build with tears, not falling.
I don't know what to say, so many things running through my head. I mean I'd be willing but it's going to take time. I don't want to risk anything.
"Losing you, when mom took you, is the biggest dent this family ever had. It tore us apart, we all shrivelled up and re-sprouted into something unrecognisable."
I hear voices walking our way and Vin walks away before I can reply.
I'll give you a chance.
"Nova, hun?" My dad calls me from his standing position in front of the sofa.
I furrow my brows, why is everyone in here?
"We have a few details we need to brush up on before the English get here tomorrow."
