Billy Grade
"He can't fuck you like I can"
June
Mariana's POV"Really, if there's anything I can do-"
"Everything's taken care of" Alfie dismissed
"We have men to feed the dogs, the horses, don't worry, everything's in hand" I said"Well, might I take you to dinner then before you go?" She asked
"Aila" I sighed
"Please" she asked, her innocent face pleading"Fine" I mumbled, continuing to pack
"Good, tonight?" She asked
"Sure" I nodded
"Does that invitation extend to me?" Alfie asked"No" we both said at the same time.
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"Get up" I ordered, walking into the garrison
"What?" Finn grumbled, sitting up
"Arthur. Get up" I shouted, grabbing an abandoned drink and throwing it on him
He woke up with a start, eyes wild"Go home. Wash" I said in disgust
"What time is it?" Arthur asked
"Finn, go get your sister" I said
"Ada's here?" He asked"She's at the betting den, go" I said
"Why don't you-"
He stopped when I looked at himBefore he nodded, getting up, before he kicked a man's foot
"Billy. Wake up" he shouted on his way out
"What?" The man said, sitting up slowly, holding his head.Arthur slumped back down, passing out
"Arthur" I snapped.
"Don't shout" the man said, eyes adjusting to the room
"Who are you?" I asked, crossing my arms as I stood over himHe squinted, looking up
Before he offered his hand
"Billy Grade" he greeted
The footballer Arthur was talking about?
"You rig the bets" I saidHe looked clearer, pulling himself up to a chair
"You must me Mariana" he said
"You drink with Shelbys" I stated
I didn't realise he was that close to them all"No I... I drink with Finn" he said
"Finn is a Shelby" I said calmly
"Yeah" he chuckled
"I guess he is" he grumbled, cradling his head"Fuck sake" Ada said, walking in
"Arthur, wake up" she shouted
"You coming?" Finn asked
"Yea-"
"He'll be along in a moment" I said, keeping my eyes on BillyFinn hesitated, before he walked outside
"I just need a minute" Arthur slurred, as Ada began to drag him out, his arm slung over her shoulder
"Next time" I said lowly, leaning down to Billy
"He stays off the opium, alright?" I said
He stared for a moment, before he nodded
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Queen • 3 (COMPLETED)
FanfictionMariana finds out the husband she grieved for is alive after all these years. Now she must adjust to a new life with the return of Alfie Solomons, without Thomas Shelby and with the new threat of Michael Gray hanging over all of their heads. Alfie...