Demon

chapter 98

"you've been acting different since I came back with Callum. Is everything okay" Clara asked.

They both had got home quite late and so they went straight to Damon's room and did their nightly routines before getting into bed.

Now it was just them and Damon seemed even more quiet.

"Sorry yes everything is fine. Just been busy. How was your afternoon with Callum" he said pulling her closer to him.

"You're hiding something" she stated but didn't bother to remove herself from his arms.

"I need to go on a trip" he said.

He needed anwsers first. He had to protect her.

"Okay. How long will you be gone" she asked.

"I shouldn't be too long. You're welcome to stay here, my place or go back to your apartment" he told her. They hadn't actually discussed her moving out because they had gotten into a routine.

"I think I'll go home. It will just be awkward if I'm staying at yours alone or here alone. What would your family think?"

Damon smiled "my family love you don't worry about them. Anyway the choice is yours"

"I'll go home, what about work though you're the one training me so am I going back to my previous position " she asked.

Damon hadn't thought of that yet. He didn't know what to say really. He didn't want to demote her. But he hadn't officially promoted her. He liked working close to her so he kept up with the training even though she was a fast learner and knew how to do most stuff.  The selfish part of him wanted to make her his PA so he could see her but he didn't want her to feel stressed about the role or feel inferior.

"Well my company can survive without me. I don't want to domote you , I suppose you could work in a different sector?" He replied.

"Ok" she rather not but she agreed regardless.

"You could always shadow my dad he has a few business meetings " he suggested.

"No it's ok" she quickly said.

"He honestly wouldn't mind but whatevers best for you, love" he told her.

Clara wasn't going to bother the family more than she already had.

"Did the tech team manage to get the CCTV sorted" she asked.

"Not yet" he kissed her gently.
"I'm sure they will within the next few days" Damon replied not bothering to mention how he threatened them.She probably already knew that.

"If you find yourself in any trouble call me brother or dad. And let me know, I'll come straight home" he told her.

She had received their numbers a while ago but never used them.

Eventually the two fell asleep, Damon shortly after Clara, both cuddled up in each others arms.

The next morning Damon explained to his dad where he was going and how Clara was moving back to her own place.

He made his brother promise to look out for her.

"I can do it" Dante overheard the conversation between Damon and Mason. He was eager to start in the Mafia and wanted a job. He figured protecting Clara would show them he was ready to join now .

"You have school" Damon stated.

"And she'll be at work whilst I'm at school. It works out perfectly" Dante replied.

"You're too young you know the deal, finish school first" Damon replied. It was his dad's rule and he continued it.

"But I finish soon. It's only a few months. I can do this"

Damon sighed "I know you can but the reality is she won't actually need looking out for but just in case and Callum is better equipped and it's safer for him if something goes wrong" Damon knew his attempt was lousy but he had to try and hope Dante would be convinced.

"Fine" Dante replied. He was getting fed up of being treated like a kid. He left the room angry and annoyed. He understood why he wasn't allowed to join but he was sick of hearing he wasn't as good.  He knew if he ran the Mafia he'd lift the  age rule and base it on the person's skill.

At breakfast, Alesandro focused primarily on Clara asking if she dislikes any food. Since she hadn't been home in a while, he said he'd make sure she had a few meals that she could store in the freezer and eat whenever.

When he got to his other kids , he reminded them to behave in school and asked them if they needed anything for the day that he hadn't already given them. And any after school plans.

Matteo and Emilia had given up on Sophia and Dante because Sophia had stated quite clearly she didn't want any relationship any time soon. And they weren't entirely sure Dante would be any good for her.

Matteo and Emilia had spoken about it. Yes it was obvious Dante and Sophia liked each other but they didn't want Sophia to be insulted by Dante every day.

"Right off to school kids" Alesandro eventually told them after checking the time. They had finished breakfast long ago and we're just talking.

Dante rolled his eyes, it had only just recently started effecting him. He wanted to prove himself and not be labelled as a kid.

Alesandro of course called all his children kids just to tease them so it never made such an impact on Dante.

When the siblings  arrived at school later that morning. Dante was in a foul mood. He wanted to leave but was forced to go.

And his foul mood effected his behaviour because he had already argued with someone before entering school. Despite his mood he and Matteo joined Emilia at her locker, both protective of her and not wanting to leave until she was at least with Antonio who she met every morning at her and locker.

This time it wasn't Antonio , it was Sophia.

"Morning Emilia, Antonio is running late, and the others have gone for coffee. Let's go join them" Sophia said ignoring her two brother.

"You need new friends " Dante stated looking at Sophia who's expression fell for a split second.

Dante's mood was so foul that he couldn't help himself. He got close to Sophia and whispered "Someone who isn't a complete bitch and shouldn't even be allowed to attend such a good school. We both know you're only here on scholarship. You don't even deserve friends"

Matteo and Emilia didn't hear. They presumed it was something nice because Dante never failed to loudly insult Sophia who had also kept up her neutral expression. She didn't want to cry in front of everyone.

Emilia was constantly telling Dante to leave Sophia alone but she had slowly stopped since they always bickered. Sophia loved the chance to insult Dante.

Dante walked away with a smile when he saw the words had effected Sophia she was just trying to hide it. You could only see how hurt she was if you looked for it.