Allure of Darkness!

17. Why Me?

Author's POV

"Don't worry, your little secret will be safe with me."
Mikhail smirked evilly when he heard Leonardo.
He knows that he is trying to break the bond between Damon and him but he won't let that happen. The secret will be buried deep inside his heart because he can't afford to lose Damon, the only man in the family who is not a complete animal and now he knows why.
Leonardo frowned when Mikhail didn't react to the secret.
"Now burn in hell because I have ended your rule."

Rafael had already broken the tables and chairs and had dumped it in one place. Marona's eyes widened in horror when she saw Rafael pouring alcohol on the wood and lighting the huge fire.

"No!"
Leonardo cried in horror when Rafael dragged him by grabbing his ankle and threw him in the fire just like it happened with his mother.

Marona closed her eyes with horrified tears when she saw horror in front of her. If the beginning is like this then she can't imagine how the rest of her life will be in this craziness.

She flinched when Mikhail approached her again. He could see that she is numb with all the drama and brutality.
"Scared, Amore?"
He gently caressed her cheek and she just stared at him alert.
The way he has shown his brutality, it has shaken her to the core.
Marona couldn't understand if she should say or no, so she stayed silent.

Mikhail wrapped his arm around her waist and kept her with him as he looked at the crowd.
"The rule of Leonardo is over... We will greet Rafael Delgado as our new King by the end of this week... Enjoy your freedom and new reign."
He declared and everyone cheered with joy and happiness.

Marona was lost in her own thoughts and Mikhail was busy admiring her. Her pretty eyes were looking around lost and confused and cute lips were set into thin lines.
He could feel her stiffening under his touch and smirked realising that she is aware of his presence, she is just trying to act ignorant.

Everyone was greeting and congratulating them. Marona was just forcing a smile while Mikhail was genuinely smiling.

Rafael smiled and hugged him while congratulating.
"You got what you always wanted..."

Mikhail smirked while looking at Marona who was looking away from the brothers to avoid awkward conversation.
"Yeah!"

"Congrats, big brother!"
Damon cheered in his usual jolly tone. Mikhail smiled back and hugged him. His heart felt a pang while thinking that he is hiding the big secret from everyone but it's important. If he disclosed now then his family will fall apart and Mikhail can't afford it after so much hard work.
For him, Damon is his brother and he will always be.

"Now your turn!"
Mikhail teased him.

Damon scowled while dismissing it.
"There is no one who can bind me in one place... I am a free spirit, don't jinx it."

"Will see!"
Mikhail smirked.
"Sooner or later, you will find the place to bind yourself..."

Damon raised his eyes amused.
"Whatever, I am going to have some fun... You have yours."
He waved bye and the group of ladies approached him when he walked away from the aisle.

"Only Damon or you are going to plan something for Rafael too?"
Mariana chuckled after greeting them.

Mikhail sighed.
"Rafael? I am not sure... He is complicated, who's gonna handle his craziness?"

"True!"
She shook her head.
"And I don't think Rafael's eyes are that easy to fix on someone... The girl should be out of this world, I swear?"

Mikhail chuckled and sensed Marona visibly freezing in his hold. He glanced at her and again looked at Mariana not before realising that Marona's body is filled with goosebumps. She was reacting to every single move of his.
"Let him become the King first, his queen can wait!"