Desolate

Chapter 10

Hades' POV

Holy mother of shit. There's no way that little Mirabella is the same woman who held that American bastard down and slit his throat. I know my pants got a little tighter when I saw it happen. I guess that could be seen as weird to some people, but I'm a mafia don, I get off by killing people. So obviously seeing a beautiful woman slit someone's throat is hot. God, what the actual fuck is wrong with me? I know her father did not appreciate me voicing my thoughts about her killing that man, but damn it was hot. Now that same woman is in her room having a girls night with my baby girl. There's no way I can resist my feelings for her.
"Boy, I think we should have a talk." My role model, my second father, the man who gave me the world when my father wouldn't, came strolling into my bedroom with his gun.
I gulped, "I suppose so."
"You know I love you like a son, Hades. I know how you feel about Mirabella and I think she may feel the same way. I will not keep you two from seeing one another, if that is what makes my daughter happy. I do need you to know that although she can hold her own in a fight, she is still emotionally unstable. Her mother might still be alive and it could fuck up her progress. So I must ask you to ease into a relationship with her, let her tell you what happened as she feels comfortable. Court her properly, let her know that this will be a serious relationship, not some fucked up thing that I had with her mother. I do not wish to see my child as a pawn for a arranged marriage, I do not care about that fucking contract, our alliance will only cease if you hurt her. Now, I will leave you with this message, hurt her and I will put a bullet between your eyes. I do not care about your mafia or our alliance, more than my own flesh and blood." Gabriel was practically fuming when he was done. Not that I don't understand, because I have my own daughter and I would do the same.
"I understand. I would never hurt her intentionally. Not when she's a literal gift to my child and I respect the shit out of all of you guys. You might not be my biological family, but you're my chosen family. I love you guys very much and I wouldn't even pursue Mirabella if she didn't want to be pursued. I also did not come home hoping to pursue her, its like my whole world stopped when I saw her talking to Ana when I came in with their presents. While we were putting together her things in her room, she told me our names matched and I just wanted to grab her and take her home with me. I do not know why I would think that, but I did. As much as I am attracted to your daughter, I would never do anything that would harm my relationship with you guys here. You've all been my saving graces since I was a kid. I'd give you guys everything, but I do wish to pursue your daughter, if that is something she also wishes." I rambled, Gabe chuckled and nodded his head.
"I'll help with whatever you need to woo my daughter." I nodded my head back to him.
I had a plan to get her to go on a first date with me, I just had to make sure she wants something with me.

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Mirabella's POV

I wore my pretty girl out. We played dress up and I braided her hair so she would have wavy hair in the morning. We played Barbies and I honestly had so much fun. I didn't know about any of these toys. To finish the night off, we ate some popcorn with candies and watched a Barbie movie. I honestly couldn't have had a better night. I really liked feeling like I was younger and playing with toys. I didn't realize how much I missed from my childhood. It makes me wish I would've been here with my dad and brothers, all of my life. I know that I cannot change the past, but I have a serious hatred for my mother. She better hope she isn't alive because I have no sympathy for her, she can go fuck herself. I'll kill her with my own bare hands because she is the reason I missed growing up with a loving family.
I couldn't sit by myself and think these thoughts. I have been doing therapy through face time and it's been so helpful. I've gotten better at keeping myself calm and collected through the sessions. I know how to think through the bad thoughts, but I don't let myself wallow in sadness anymore. I got out of bed and tucked Ana in and kissed her cheek. I went down to the media room and found my family and Hades watching a movie. I looked around at the seats and saw the only seat available was next to Hades, I asked him for permission with my eyes and rolled them and pulled me down into the seat. That was kinda mean, so I grabbed his hair and pulled it because I didn't do anything wrong and he should know I'm not one to fuck with anymore. He groaned, but I'll be honest it sounded more like a moan. All of my brothers turned their eyes to us and started laughing at my hand pulling his hair.
"Mira, that isn't nice. What did Hades do to you?" Lorenzo smirked at Hades.
"I asked him politely with my eyes, so I didn't ruin the movie, if I could sit here in this seat and his response was to roll his eyes and pull me into the chair. I don't know about you guys, but I think that was mean so I pulled his hair." I stated smugly.
Hades scoffed, "why would you think you had to ask me if you could sit by me when this is your house?"
I scoffed right back at him, "well, mister, I didn't know if you would feel comfortable sitting beside me. We really don't know each other that much. So, avoid rolling your eyes at me and I'll avoid pulling your hair."
Hades leaned into my personal bubble, "Well, Persephone, I'd never turn down an invitation to have you sit by me. That's why I rolled my eyes because you could bat those pretty little eyelashes at me and I'd do everything you'd like."
I was blushing and I looked at my brothers who were fake gagging and my dad was glaring at Hades. "Uh, okay. Well, uh, Ana is sleeping in my bed and I wanted to come see what everyone was doing, but I think I'll, uh, go back to my room."
Hades grabbed my hand and pulled me into him, "she'll be alright, you just sit and watch the movie with us. You deserve a break. I know she probably wore you out. She's loving having you around."
Lorenzo turned the movie back on and I found out it was a scary movie. Look I can kill someone no problem, I can watch bloody movies, but I do not fuck with ghost movies. I don't know what possesses people to watch this, but I knew Hades isn't going to let me leave.
We were sitting in the room and the movie was playing creepy music and then the cabinets in the movie slammed open and I jumped a foot off the couch and landed in Hades lap and I shoved my face into his chest. Everyone was laughing at me, but Hades just slightly chuckled and wrapped his arm around me. He started to play with my hair and pressed a kiss to my forehead. I was in awe, who knew a mafia don would be this sweet. To hold his best friends' little sister and calm her down because she was scared of the movie.
I kept my head in Hades' chest and he kept playing with my hair. I was in heaven, other than my brothers and my father, no one had every treated me with so much respect. I could feel my crush on him grow, the longer he held me. I was starting to nod off when I heard him lean down and whisper in my ear, "I don't mind if you fall asleep, маленький. Just close your eyes. I'll keep you safe, always." He kissed my cheek and I smiled into his chest. Maybe he feels the attraction between us too. It didn't take me long to slip into a deep sleep on Hades.

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I woke up in my bed, snuggling Ana. I was slightly disappointed that I didn't wake up on Hades' chest. I think it was the most comfortable I've ever been. I definitely am down bad for him. Especially when he called me Persephone. No one calls me that, but I mentioned it to him when I said our names matched. He seemed uncomfortable at the time, but maybe he likes it. I have no idea, I've never been attracted to anyone. I've watched movies and I've never felt an attraction to anyone other than Hades. I don't know what he'd even like in a woman. Oh well, he probably thinks I'm too young for him anyway.
I decided to let Ana sleep some more and I decided to hop into the shower while she was sleeping. I took my boot off and got in the shower. I took a quick shower and went through the door to my walk-in closet to avoid disturbing my little lady. I threw on a white lacy push up bra and a matching thong. The underwear made me feel adorable. I decided to wear the sundress that Ana got me. It was soft and it actually had a sleeve. I threw on my lilac converse. When I walked into the room, Ana was stirring and Hades was walking into my room.
"Good morning, sleeping beauty, you ready to head home? Daddy's got a couple things he has to do in his office and he needs his little helper." He scooped Ana up from bed.
"Okay, daddy. Mira, I see you later." She put her hands in my direction.
I took her from Hades for a second. "I'll see you later. Look at my new sundress, this beautiful lady got it for me and it's my favorite dress now. You be good for your daddy, okay?" Ana nodded and I kissed her on the cheek.
Hades was looking at me in adoration. I don't know why, I don't know why anyone wouldn't love this girl, she's the best. "Alright, we've gotta get over to my house, but you're welcome to come over this evening to dinner to spend time with Ana if you want."
"Okay, I'll be there, do I need to bring anything over?" Hades shook his head. "I'll text you when I'm finished with my work for dad and we can go from there."
Hades nodded and dropped a kiss to my forehead, "thank you for being so good to my girl. You don't know how much I appreciate it, Persephone. I'll see you later this evening." I blushed and he smirked. "See you guys."
When he walked out of my room, I flopped on my bed. I'm fucked. I've got the hots for Hades and I'm already in love with his daughter.
Marcello walked in after Hades left, "how does it feel to be down bad, Mirabella. Because it is about time someone other than me is in some sort of predicament."
"Oh shut it, Cello. I know you're down bad for Nat." Cello pushed me off the bed and scoffed.
"You don't know what you're talking about, Mir."
I rolled my eyes at him, "uh huh, sure. I'll just pretend you weren't blushing like a school girl around her."
And that is how Cello and I ended up scrapping in my bedroom floor with my entire family as an audience. Lorenzo pulled me off of him and laughed when Cello was being dragged away by Angelo. We smiled at each other and went about our day, like nothing ever happened.