Her Heart

Chapter 30

Carter's POV

"Sweetheart, not the time," Olivia tells Sofia, her voice calm but firm.

"You look as beautiful as ever," Roman tells Olivia.

Sofia throws her seat back and lunges at Roman, but Olivia grabs her hand just in time.

"S'il te plaît, ne le fais pas. Je suis enceinte," she says, her voice a soft plea.

"What language is that?" Riley asks me.

"French. She told her not to do anything because she's pregnant," I whisper back.

"She's what?" Riley asks, clearly surprised.

I roll my eyes. "Do I need to spell it out for you?"

"Feisty," is all she says, a hint of a smile playing on her lips despite the tension in the room.

"We should get going though, Sofia's not good at keeping her emotions in when it comes to Liv." I whisper to Riley.

It seems like Aunt Kai realizes the same thing because she gets up, "We're gonna get going."

Everybody gets up to leave and Roman has a sinister smile, "Running away so soon? I thought we were just getting started."

Mama turns to face him, her eyes cold. "We're not running. We're leaving because we've had enough of your games. Consider this your last warning."

He laughs, the sound echoing through the room. "You think you can intimidate me? This isn't over."

Aunt Kai steps closer, her presence commanding. "No, it's not. But next time, we won't be using words."

Roman walks closer to Sofia, "Where did all that confidence go huh? You have a slut for a girlfriend anyway. She's beautiful that's all she is."

Sofia's eyes blaze with fury, but Olivia tightens her grip on her hand, whispering something in her ear. Sofia takes a deep breath, visibly calming herself.

"You're not worth it," Sofia says through gritted teeth. "But mark my words, Roman. You'll regret ever laying eyes on my family."

"Aww are you upset because you know she doesn't love you. How do you even know when you're on your trips she doesn't have someone else in your bed. I've certainly had the pleasure of having her."

I don't really know this man. I've heard of him but nothing much. But the way he's speaking about my sister makes my blood boil.

Mama this time steps forward, her eyes narrowing. "Roman, you're digging your own grave."

"You're pathetic, Roman. Trying to drive a wedge between us won't work. You're nothing but a desperate man grasping at straws." Olivia tells him.

He laughs again, "That's not what you said when I had you under me."

Sofia has definitely had enough she gets out of Olivia's hold and is inches away from grabbing him but this time Riley steps in front of her.

"You touch him in his house and we all die." Is all she says to Sofia.

Olivia pulls Sofia back, her gaze steady and unwavering. "Let it go, Sof."

Aunt Kai takes a deep breath, looking around at all of us. "Let's go. We've wasted enough time here."

As we all start to move towards the door Riley's uncle speaks again.

"And where do you think you're going Riley? I didn't give you permission to leave."

Riley turns back and looks at him, "I don't need your permission."

He smirks, "Stay and you can have everything you've ever wanted. I'll pass down the titles to you after I die. You'll be free I won't ever come after you again."