Mafia Prisoner: Book 1

Ch. 80 - Decisions

Vivian POV

He walked into the dining room in a black suit that was half a mess. Sleeves rolled up, top buttons undone, and hair ruffled. His muscles were throbbing, probably from all the tension in his body and it made my eyes walk over every inch of his skin.

I don't know how and I don't know when, but something inside me just snapped into place about Niko. Maybe it was his vow, or how he looked at me like a mystical creature too far above him to even touch, or maybe it was his devotion to give me anything I ask of. All I knew was that somehow a brick wall came crashing down and now everything inside me flooded with emotions. Mostly, I just wanted to curl into his arms and hear his rough voice tell me it was all ok.

I hadn't decided what it all meant though. I still wasn't sure if I could live this life or abide by their rules. I saw it all as barbaric and unfair. A few families with all this power. Niko killed Joseph, who was my half-brother, in his basement. He attacked Jonathan at a club, and my parents were ran off the road. If I wanted to stay, would Niko even want me too? Would I mean something real to him? What if it didn't work out? Would I be stuck here for life? It was all too much to digest in a few short days.

"Can we talk?" I shyly asked Niko.

"Yes!" He eagerly answered, making me giggle. He was like a bear cub with those innocent eyes, and when he smiled, really smiled, it seemed unnatural yet so sexy on him.

I slowly stood, excusing myself from the table and Niko followed. Once we reached the open living room with walls of books that I often came to read in I noticed someone was behind Niko.

"It's ok Paul. I want to speak to Niko alone. We won't be long." I giggled as he gave me a hard stare. Paul still wasn't sure if this new Niko was for real or just temporary. He warned me to be careful almost hourly, but I didn't care. I was comfortable around Niko and he made me feel safe. I needed this comfort right now.

"I won't be far. So much as a small squeal and I will come running." He turned to Niko giving him a look of death by his hands if I was harmed.

"She is safe l, Paul." Niko simply replied, waiting for him to retreat.

"He can be a bit overprotective." I said with a smile, gaining the great Capo's attention to mine.

"I like how he watches over you. He has always had your best interest at heart, even when I failed you." His voice was even, but I heard the regret in it. He was drowning in sorrow and I knew he felt we lost our child because he failed me.

He moved to sit on the couch, slouching his shoulders with elbows on his knees. I had such hatred for Niko before, but now I felt my heart breaking watching him so defeated.

"Have you decided where you and Amy will go?" He asked not looking my way.

"I think my aunt's. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Would we be safe?" I stepped closer to him, looking down at my beast of a man. I could see his muscles tense talking about me leaving again.

"I will remove any threat. You have my word I'll do everything I can to keep you safe. My men are already there with your aunt and I can send some more. They won't bother you, only look over your safety."

I knelt down next to his legs. "I'm afraid my life will be like my parents'. That they will find me, maybe not today or tomorrow, but one day. I don't want to live in fear, Niko." I wanted to say I felt safe here, but I couldn't find the words.

He turned to look at me and I could see the tears building in his eyes. "No one will hurt you or your family again, Viv."

We caught each other's eyes, taking a moment to try and read the storm of emotions between us. "Would I see you again?" I looked down feeling stupid asking that question.